Shaw

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 1242 10th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Sellers very ready to move. Glorious Victorian is the best of the neighborhood. Beautifully cared for and updated over the years. Magnificent space and detail abound-wood trim, plaster mouldings, high ceilings, unique windows. Secluded brick patio leads to 2 secured parking spaces. Legal rental unit.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

For those who like original details – enjoy! What’s your favorite part? It’s yours for $1,199,000.

Horse’s Ass Award: 10th and V Street, NW (Reader Recommendation)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I live near the boarded up church on 10th & V Streets and noticed what seems to be a recently crumbled outer wall on the top floor at the back. You can see it in the top of this iPhone snapshot taken from the alley. This must be a horses ass contender.”

I absolutely agree with you, this property has been vacant way too long. And the extra crime here is that the potential is astronomical. This is such a beautiful building. I’d love to hear from the owner of this one.

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 419 Warner St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“• Large Bedroom & Bonus Den/Office/2nd Bedroom
• Approx 900 Sqft
• Hardwood Floors Through Out
• Recessed Lighting
• Modern Kitchen & Appliances
• In Unit Washer Dryer
• Central A/C & Heating
• Fenced in back yard
• Spacious Deck & Patio”

Does $1900 sound reasonable?

12th St, NW Pop up and Potential New Building

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m not sure if this project at 1909 12th St, NW is still happening because their web site is no longer active. But if it does, here’s the rendering:

And the pop up we’ve been monitoring nearby at 1923 12th St, NW is progressing nicely:

Good Deal or Not? “1978 construction” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 923 T St, NW:


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The flier says:

“C. 1978 construction bright, South facing two unit townehome with expansive front and back yard and two car covered and gated parking. Spacious Three bedroom, two and a half bath owners unit with deck leading to yard and parking. Below a separately metered one bedroom apartment currently vacant. The perfect location 1 block to metro and U street shops and restaurants on quiet tree lined Street”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Well, I’ve never seen circa 1978 construction highlighted in a listing before… Do you dig the look? Does $799,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/3.5 bath?

Judging Buildings – Pop Up and Out in Progress

By Prince Of Petworth

The pop up at 2212 11th St, NW seems to be progressing nicely.
I think we looked at this a few months ago, but I’m afraid I can’t find those photos.
At this point are you feeling positive or negative about the renovation?

Horse’s Ass Award – Carter G. Woodson House

By Prince Of Petworth

Well it’s been a year and a half since I said the Carter G. Woodson House deserves better. The home is located at 1538 Ninth Street, NW and its Web site says:

“On February 27, 2006, the building was officially dedicated as the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, the 389th unit of the National Park System. The National Park Service will be restoring the building and developing a visitor center for the historic site.”

Well this is new:

Dear PoP – Boarding House Going Up in Shaw?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoP,

I recently heard that what I thought was a welcomed new residential building is intended to be a boarding house once the renovation is complete. This is the large gutted red-brick building across from the playground near the corner of P and 6 St: 605 P. St.

Here is a link to the petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/605p/587602937/taf. There was a hearing last night with the local council member at the JFK community center at the corner of P and 7th at 7PM.

This could be a huge set back for the Shaw neighborhood and those nearby.”

Wow, they set up a whole Web site about this property.

City Paper’s Housing Complex reports:

“DCRA director Linda Argo—who said that there appeared to be much “confusion” over the process. She dispatched chief building inspector Dan Masoero to last night’s meeting of the Convention Center Community Association, where over the course of a 30-minute sparring session, he firmly told neighbors that the developer was fully within his rights and inspectors had found no problems on the site.”

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