Shaw

Good Deal or Not? “Elegant & historic facade” Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1218 11th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“special zoning also allows for commercial office/hm, condo conversion, or single family. Elegant & historic facade, reno 4/5 BR, 3.5 BA+ den. Lrg, grac rms accented by soaring ceilings, hwfs, huge over sized windows w/ flowing natural sunlight, generous, renovated T/S KI, large deck 2 car Gar + poss LL 2BR in-law suite(plumbed for gas and electric meters)”

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

What do you think of the home itself? Looks like they saved some nice historical details in the living room. This 7 bed/3.5 bath is going for $955,000. What do you think it’ll go for?

Feeling Philosophical?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Shaw Library Lecture/Discussion Series

‘The Federalist Papers: by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay: The First 5 essays’

Monday, May 24th
6:00 p.m.
945 Rhode Island Ave, NW

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles/essays advocating
ratification of U.S. Constitution. These writings remain a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution; the philosophy and motivation of this proposed system of government.”

Good News/Bad News Crime Edition: Shooting Near Convention Center (Sun. 1:30am) and ATM Robber Caught

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Around 1:30 am this morning (Sunday) an adult male was shot in the lower leg in the 1300 block of 7th NW. He was treated and released from the hospital.”

Last week we learned of an ATM Robbery Suspect. I’m happy to share this news from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a series of armed robberies of citizens that occurred at ATMs in the First and Second Police Districts. To date, there have been at least 10 similar robberies that may be related. During this investigation detectives identified a suspect in one of the offenses and on May 18, 2010 an arrest warrant was obtained for 44 year old John Fenley Woodland, for the Armed Robbery that occurred on May 5, 2010 in the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW.

At approximately, 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 agents of the United States Secret Service were in the 800 block of 17th Street, NW, when they observed a subject committing an armed robbery of a citizen at an ATM. The agents interrupted the robbery and arrested the assailant, who was identified as John Fenley Woodland. Members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene and immediately recognized the arrested suspect as John Fenley Woodland. Mr. Woodland was charged with two counts of Armed Robbery, as well as an outstanding bench warrant. Detectives are continuing to investigate Woodland’s connection to the other similar offenses.”

Judging New Buildings and Pop Ups

By Prince Of Petworth

Above is the new 4 Unit condo building coming to 10th Street, NW just north of V St. It took shape really quickly. So far would you say thumbs up or down?

And I think this pop up on 4th St, NW near Richardson is looking much better than I originally anticipated. At this point do you think it fits in on the block ok?

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m happy to report that I saw a permit in the window of this classic Shaw building located on the corner of 10th and O Streets, NW. Under proposed use it says “apartment houses”.

Good Deal or Not? “Sun-splashed luxurious renovated condo” Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1201 Q Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Sun-splashed luxurious renovated condo in Historic landmark building in a great location, 11 bright, sun-filled windows on 3 sides( E-N-W) provide serene views of historic Logan. Features include high ceilings, HWFS, modern kitchen with granite and stainless steel, washer dryer, separate dining area off kitchen and two generous sized bedrooms. Custom window treatments & California closets.”

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

Wow, that is how you do a virtual tour. Do you think $422,500 ($285 condo fee) sounds reasonable for this 2 bed/1 bath?

Horse’s Ass Award Nominee – Bldg at 9th and Q Streets, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in early January the murals on this vacant building were painted over. I thought it was a tragedy as they added a lot of color to an otherwise depressing corner. Perhaps tragedy was too strong a word but, to me, it was and is def. disappointing. And the corner continues to be depressing primarily because of this vacant building. I wanted to wait a few months to see if anything would happen. I wrote that it would be great if a business actually moved into the space. Alas, it is mid-May and nothing.

DCist wrote at the time:

“These murals were by no means a celebration of the neighborhood’s history, though a pair on the adjacent wall, one of Robert Gould Shaw and Duke Ellington, and another depicting Carter G. Woodson, were added later by volunteers organized by ANC 2C commissioner Alex Padro.”

Just because some of the murals weren’t a celebration of the neighborhood’s history (even though some were) doesn’t mean that they didn’t have value. But I’ll throw it out to you guys given that the building continues to be vacant- do you like it better now with the murals painted over or with the murals?

Dear PoP – support an outdoor patio at Toque Café

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

A new cafe is trying to open at 6th & R St NW, which would be amazing. It will be a middle eastern cafe called Toque Cafe. They are struggling to get a permit to allow a few outdoor tables, and I wondered if you would put out the word that there is a petition folks can sign to support them getting a permit. I attached an email below with all of the details:

The Convention Center Community Association (CCCA-online.org) supports the application for outdoor seating submitted by the Toque Café located at 1701 6th Street NW, Washington DC 20001. We believe that outdoor seating will not only enhance the restaurant’s business operations but will likely become a popular neighborhood amenity. We also urge you to facilitate the proper and timely approval of permits and licenses for the restaurant to open and begin operations.

Toque Café also needs your and broader community support.”

You can sign the Petition here.

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc

By Prince Of Petworth

In real life, hipchickindc is licensed as a real estate broker in the District of Columbia, and as a real estate salesperson in Maryland. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Properties: 902 T St NW (Two Condo Units)

Original List Prices: $549,500.-$565,000.

List Price at Contract: $549,500.-$565,000.

List Date: 12/11/2009

Days on Market: Average for both listings is 110 days

Settled Sales Price for first settled unit: $535,000.

Settlement Date for first settled unit: 04/30/2010

Seller Subsidy for first settled unit: $0.

Bank Owned?: No New Condo Conversion?: Yes

Type Of Financing: FHA. As part of the new rules for FHA approved condos that began at the beginning of 2010, buildings that contain only two units are now eligible.

Original GDoN (actually, it was a “Judging Buildings” Post is: here.

Listings for the building are: here. Click the individual; listing to see the pics.

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