3819 Georgia Ave, NW
Looks like they’re hoping to sell beer and wine too:
Petworth
From an email:
“What: Petworth Jazz Project: Soul Fusion x Baroque
Contemporary meets traditional in this unique musical pairing of the Art Munks from The Sanctuaries and The Washington Bach Consort. Enjoy an evening of incredible local music under the stars — for free!
The Art Munks are a multidisciplinary team of artists that fuse spoken word poetry and the visual arts with music that draws from hip hop, soul, folks, and classical Indian carnatic influences. The Washington Bach Consort, celebrating their 40th anniversary, is one of the nation’s premiere baroque orchestras. Be there when they team up together for the first time in partnership with Petworth Jazz Project for this unique and unforgettable night where sounds and souls collide.
Where: 8th & Taylor Street, NW
When: Sat, Aug. 26, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Tickets: None needed, free, open to the public
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/event
Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.
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Featured Property: 4412 3rd St NW
Legal Subdivision: Petworth
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Petworth
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Parking: Driveway/Off Street Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $757,000. List Price at Contract: $739,000.
List Date: 6/22/2017 Days on Market: 28
Settled Sales Price: $739,000.
Seller Subsidy: $2950.
Settlement Date: 8/21/2017
Transaction type: Standard
Original GDoN post can be seen: here.
The original listing can be seen here: here.
This classic Petworth porch front semi-detached rowhome not far from Grant Circle, originally built in 1929, was most recently renovated in 2013. At that time, the presentation of the property looked like this (click through link to see pics). In 2013, the newly renovated property sold for $619,000. with a $9285. subsidy, and went under contract within five days of listing. (more…)
1125 Spring Road, NW
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced Victory Housing with Brinshore Development as the developer selected to redevelop the historic Hebrew Home at 1125 Spring Road, NW in Ward 4. The project will produce 187 residential units, with 80 percent of the units created as affordable housing for seniors and families. (more…)
Ed. Note: I have not personally seen these rentals and therefore cannot vouch for them, I just pull interesting ones I find on Craigslist. Good luck with your search!
This rental is located 1 block from Petworth Metro. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1550 / 1br – 1 Bedroom English Basement Apt 1 block from Petworth Metro
If this ad is still posted the apartment is still available.
$1550 per month.
A large, unfurnished, one-bedroom basement apartment in the heart of Columbia Heights/Petworth, available for immediate occupancy. The apartment is located near the nightlife and necessities, and is blocks from the metro. It is also close to bus lines, bike shares, and Zip Cars. It is in very good condition, has ample storage, a kitchen with full-sized appliances, and an in-unit washer/dryer.
The photos show furniture. This apartment will be UNFURNISHED.
INTERIOR: One bedroom apartment and living room with a complete kitchen with granite countertops, full bathroom, and two closets. Approximately 700 sq-ft total. Central heat and A/C. There are 7-foot ceilings with plenty of natural light. (more…)
Photo by Kristin
From MPD:
“Shortly before 11 PM on August 19, 2017, the Metropolitan Police Department ShotSpotter system detected possible gunshots in the 3600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Responding units located at adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. A crime scene was located in the 900 block of Quincy Street, NW.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411.”
Photo by Frank
Frank (and many others) reported:
“We heard 5 shots around 10:50pm. Many police + ambulance + fire truck on scene now. Police are running across the field with flashlights.”
Powell Elementary School at the southeast corner of 14th and Upshur St, NW
From MPD:
“On today’s date at 2:45 pm – Fourth District units responded to the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW, in reference to the Sound of Gunshots.
Upon arrival on the scene – units located evidence, thus the scene is being processed.
There are street closures at the following locations: 14th Street – between Shepherd and Upshur Streets, NW, north and southbound.”
“I’m curious how a restaurant like this can become so “cold” when most places around it are packed?”
3716 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
How come some restaurants become “hot” and other seemed doomed to fail? Specifically, my partner and I went to Sala Thai (aka “Pantry”) in Petworth tonight. The decor has been considerably improved, and the food was tasty. And, other than us, there wasn’t a soul in the place. Now, I won’t get into a debate about the best Thai food in the city, but our meal was at least as good as other places that are generally packed (eg. Beau Thai). So maybe this is partly a plea for neighbors to visit Sala Thai so we don’t lose the one restaurant on that block. But more generally, I’m curious how a restaurant like this can become so “cold” when most places around it are packed…?”
14th and Quincy Street, NW
Thanks to Pat for first sending word. I confirmed with the owners who say:
“We fought it as long as we could but the neighborhood has changed so much around us in the last 10 years we sort of had to.”
Speaking of which the Derby is turning Ten October 16th so prepare for a big party to celebrate. And this Saturday is the Red Derby’s Pulp Fiction Prom:
“It’s that time of the year again, friends! Join us for our annual Prom!
This years theme is Pulp Fiction! Noir, old Hollywood and Jack Rabbit Slims! Don your finest duds, dress your favorite Tarantino character or Hollywood icon!
Downstairs will be Jack Rabbit Slims, the infamous host to twist offs and $5 shakes. We’ll be slinging Big Kahuna Burgers, Royal with Cheese and Bad Motherfucker Punch!
Bring your sweetie, buds or your right hand man! It’s Prom, baby!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
I got this flyer via email and I’m just gonna post it as is:
“ATTENTION!!
HUGE RATS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED WITHIN OUR PETWORTH NEIGHBORHOOD. UNFORTUNATELY, OUR FERAL CAT POPULATION HAS ALSO BEEN QUICKLY AND MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARING!
AS NEW EATERIES, RESTAURANTS AND GROCERY MARKETS OPEN, THIS RAT INFESTATION PROBLEM IS RAPIDLY BECOMING A VERY SERIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN. OUR PREVIOUS FERAL CAT POPULATION KEPT THESE VERY DANGEROUS AND FILTHY RODENTS AT BAY.
CATS ARE THE NATURAL PREDATOR OF RATS AND MICE (more…)