When I walked by the old EFN Lounge space at 1318 9th St, NW last weekend I heard some serious work going on inside. There are also a number of permits on the door, one of which says the proposed new use will continue to be a restaurant. Anyone hear any rumors/scuttlebutt of what/who’s going in?
Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
And nearby at 1414 9th St, NW in the old Vegetate space, Cafe Eagle and Lounge has applied for a liquor license.
Thanks to all who sent links to updates. I’m not even gonna pretend to understand what’s going on here. TBD writes:
The Office of the U.S. Attorney for D.C. has just released a statement on the medical examiner’s findings — no move to re-file charges at this time, but they “intend to carefully study these conclusions as part of our legal analysis of this tragic incident.”
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that the manner of death was a homicide, and the cause described like this: Excited Delirium Associated With Arrhythmogenic Cardiac Anomalies, Alcohol Intoxication and Physical Exertion With Restraint.
DC 9 reopened this past Friday.
You can see some background on the incident here.
Anyone want to speculate what’s going to happen?
“Dear PoP,
On the 600 block of Florida Avenue there is a dyanamic community arts organization called CapoeiraDC (www.capoeiradc.com). CapoeiraDC is a community-run nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira in the nation’s capital through classes, community outreach and access, and youth development. Capoeira is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music that evolved from the vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture.
We are the largest and longest standing capoeira contemporânea academy in the DC metro area. In addition to to offering seven adult Capoeira classes and two youth capoeira classes to nearly 100 students, we are committed to making Afro-Brazilian arts accessible to the community by offering free Capoeira and Samba workshops several times a year and teaching free Capoeira classes at afterschool and summer programs at the “Capoeira Spot” and in the Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Petworth, and Anacostia neighborhoods.”
Sounds great. I’m sure lots of folks have walked by this space dozens of times. Very cool to learn more about it. You can find more info here.
This came up this morning when talked about the nearby Howard Theater restoration project. The metro construction is indeed the old Broadcast Center One project that will now become home to the United Negro College Fund. Washington Business Journal wrote:
UNCF is expected to purchase 50,000 square feet of office space at Seventh and S streets NW, in the $143 million development once called Broadcast Center One. The college financial aid provider is committed to building a 5,000-square-foot assistance center on the ground floor.
Work on the development is expected to start in August, with a grand opening in 2012.
Additionally the project, “will feature 168,000 square feet of office space, 133 apartment units and 15,000 square feet of retail space.” according to the Business Journal.
Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses.
“Dear PoP,
Do you have any updates on the Howard Theater renovations (7th & T Streets, NW) and more specifically the vacant storefronts and empty lot next to the Howard Metro stop? The storefronts and lot are all connected to the the Theater from the side and back and we *hope* that there is some movement finally happening.”
I don’t have a huge update but I was very excited to see that Michael Marshall Architecture was involved with the project. These are the folks who did the super cool new house at 2815 Woodland Drive, NW.
Anyone know what’s going to happen to the retail spaces next to the theater?
I will be saddened when/if this mural goes away… Close ups after the jump. (more…)
“Dear PoP,
I live in Shaw and saw that the bodega on 11th and O was shuttered with its outdoor signs taken down. I met the owner who said he’s going to be renovating the building and is looking for some commercial tenants. I guess he had preliminarily spoken with the Saint Ex / Bar Pillar folks, but he’s apparently open to suggestions.”
I feel like this building has been boarded up for ages. So glad to hear it’ll be getting some love soon. What do you guys think would work here – a nicer bodega/corner store or do you think the retail is big enough for a restaurant/bar like the nearby Veranda at 11th and P St, NW?
Who do you think would be the ideal commercial tenant here?
UPDATE: St. Ex has informed me that they have zero interest in this property. Looking forward to seeing who ends up there.
“Dear PoP,
We’re throwing a Brazilian Christmas party on Saturday, December 18 called For All a Good Night. There’s going to be a live Brazilian band playing Forró and Pagode music, as well as dance lessons from a well known Samba teacher and dancer, Sonia Pessoa.
Forró (pronounced foh-haw) is a Brazilian couples dance that anyone can learn.
The event is at Level X Bar & Lounge, upstairs of Axum Ethiopian Restaurant (1934 9th St NW) and lasts from 8pm to 2:30am.”
Photos courtesy of Capital City Real Estate
Wow, this is pretty wild. This summer it was just an empty lot. How do you think it turned out?
For those curious about the inside – you can see a mouse on house tour here.
This home is located at 507 Q St, NW:
The flier says:
“A WINNER! STYLISH TOWNHOUSE WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES. OUTSTANDING FINISHES–ALL NEW! 10-FT CEILINGS & STUNNING OPEN FLOOR PLAN FOR MODERN LIVING! COMPLETELY & REDONE–NEW HARDWOODS, BRAND NEW TOP-LINE STAINLESS & SILESTONE OPEN KITCHEN W/ BREAKFAST BAR. BIG SUN-FILLED WINDOWS. STYLISH BATHS! GREAT OUTDOOR SPACE ON BOTH LEVELS. MOVE IN AND START LIVING!”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
What do you think of the renovation itself? Do you think $599,000 for this 3 bed/2.5 bath sounds realistic?
Every time I walk past this corner I naively think there may be some progress. Sadly, the only progress I’ve recently noticed is a proper boarding up of the windows. This one is not far from another nominee the Carter G Woodson house which also has seen little progress. Though fortunately there are reports that the big one across the street (north east corner) that used to be painted with the murals including “Bienvenu a Shaw Le Slum Historique” has been purchased. I’ll be sure to update with photos as renovations take place.
Hopefully that will encourage someone to buy/restore this one as well.
