We first had our eye on this project back in June. I happened to walk by it last weekend and was planning to show the shots but I’m happy to also have the listing info (thanks to a reader for sending).
You can find the listing info here and photos of the inside here. It’s yours for $1,285,000.
After the jump you can see what it looked like in June. (more…)
This home is located at 1706 5th St, NW:
The flier says:
“SHAMROCK IN SHAW . .. . This is a rare find – three level home with Hdwds thruout. Gracious main with LR, DR, and kitchen with island. Room sizes are large – upper level media room with outdoor patio. Fenced rear and front. Conv to Rhode Island and metro.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
I’m super curious what you guys think about this one. It was originally on the market for $497,300 but is now going for $449,900. Does that sound reasonable for this 3 bed/2.5 bath rowhouse? And forgive my ignorance but what exactly makes this a shamrock?
Image courtesy of Michael Hurst
From a press release:
“extraORDINARY is a group art show that steps away from the H st/ 14th st aesthetic and slips from the Color School strangle hold. What it is is a group of talented visual artists who found a gallery that believes in their vision as much as they do. On November 13th at Cre8 Gallery (1314 9th St, NW), the 1st of many shows created, and curated by this new collective will open the doors at 7:00pm.”
This rental is located at 1836 11th St, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Conveniently located in U street corridor & downtown DC.Modern design second floor apt. Enjoy U Street nightlife , restaurants, & shopping. Unit includes one off street Parking and Shared Patio, Luxury features:
Two Bedrooms – Two Full Ceramic Tiled Baths
Gas vented Fireplace/ Marble Mantel
Granite counter tops – frosted backslash.
Crown molding through out- Hardwood floors.
Stainless Kitchen Aide Appliances.
Custom cabinets.
Security / intercom systems and lots of Storage.
One year lease available 1 December.”
Do you think this is the whole house? Does $2825 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/2 bath?
I just noticed the new awning 1113 V Street, NW. This is the space that used to be Gori Cafe and had a phenomenal happy hour. I spoke to a neighbor who said that there will be new owners at the V Street Cafe and that the inside is getting renovated. I’ll be sure to post when they re-open which is expected in 2-3 weeks.
There’s a big new project coming to the former parking lot at the corner of Vermont Ave and T St, NW. You can find a lot of info on their Web site here. We’ll have some judging building posts as the construction progresses.
“Dear PoP,
As part of the process to get active participation in the 14th Street Revitalization Strategy, the Office of Planning has created a survey asking the same questions from the kick-off meeting held at Powell Elementary School on October 20, 2010. For those who were unable to make it to the meeting, this is an opportunity to still be involved. Is it possible to post this message so that more residents can have their concerns voiced? More information about the plan can be found on our website at www.planning.dc.gov.”
And more info here as well.
“Dear PoP,
I live at the corner of 14th and Fairmont in Columbia Heights. I have been having a problem with the stadium lights at Howard (I think these lights are from Howard) University being left on every single night, all night, regardless of whether there is a football game or not. The stadium lights are searing straight into my apartment. (Not to mention are a huge energy waste.) Do you know if any other readers have complained about light pollution from Howard? Has anyone else that lives on Fairmont, Euclid, or Girard Streets been able to read in their living room at midnight with no lamps on? What does one do about light pollution? Should I call the university politely? Please help!”
This is a very interesting question as I’ve been hearing folks mention light pollution lately (I wasn’t too familiar with it). But I passed the stadium recently when there was no game and indeed the lights were on at like 11:30pm (so I doubt a practice was going on). I know some folks will be disturbed with this question arguing “we have bigger fish to fry” but I really do think this is an interesting question.
Number one – why do you think the lights are left on all the time? Safety? Do you think it would be helpful to contact the university? And aside from this specific example – have you noticed other cases of egregious light pollution in other parts of the city?
MPD reports:
“At approximately 1140 pm [Mon.] Officers were in the area of the 900 block of Westminster St, NW when they heard gun shots. Officers located a victim, who was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact MPD at 202 727-9099.”
Very few details have since been released. As of this morning MPD writes:
“At this point we are attempting piece together exactly what happened.”
More info when it becomes available.
A reader sends in the photo and writes that Tues. evening’s vigil held outside of DC9 for Ali Ahmed Muhammed at 9th and U St, NW:
“was peaceful and full of respect for human life.”