Shaw

Good Deal or Not? Interesting Location Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2327 Sherman Ave. NW:


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The flier says:

“Awesome Condo Alternative!! Beautiful renovation of this 2Br 2.5Ba semi-detached TH. Features include hardwood flrs, crown mouldings, tray ceiling, separate living & dinning areas, Gourmet kitchen w/ granite, ss appls. ,jacuzzi tubs, skylights and much more. Park your car in the rear w/ rolldown garage. You are only steps to Metro, BusBoys & Poets, Yes Organic Mkt and all the buzz of U st.”

More info and a virtual tour found here.

I’m interested to hear what you think of the location for this home. It’s a very interesting spot on Sherman Ave. It feels pretty isolated but is actually quite close to Florida Ave. and the U Street spots. I wonder what you think about the walk from the metro? And of course what do you think of the home and renovations? Does $449,500 sound reasonable?

Long View Gallery Moving To 1234 Ninth Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

A few weeks ago I wrote about the For Lease sign in the current location of Long View Gallery at 1302 9th Street, NW. They will be moving to a spot that sorely needs a renovation:

Thanks to Renewshaw for letting me use the photos and renderings from architect, Will Couch. Renewshaw broke the news first. I’ll be touring the space as constructions proceeds. Here’s what the inside will look like:

It’s great to see this section of 9th Street, NW get some love. After the jump you can find the full press release. (more…)

Judging New Row Houses

By Prince Of Petworth

I really enjoy watching the progress of homes that are being built from the ground up. This one is located at 2121 11th Street, NW and seems very promising. It looks like it’s going to have a nice third floor balcony:

Can you tell at this point if you like the style. I’ll be sure to update as it progresses.

Judging Restaurants – Yellow House

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve often wondered about this restaurant located on the 600 block of T Street, NW near the Howard Theater and Florida Ave. I couldn’t find anything about it on the web. I’m guessing it’s either super incredible or terrible. Anyone ever check this spot out?

This Week’s Horses Ass Award – Howard Theatre

By Prince Of Petworth

We last looked at the Howard Theater, located at T St, NW near Florida Ave, almost a year ago. Sadly it seems there has been very little progress. I’m not sure if this deserves a “Horses Ass Award” but it pains me to see zero external movement on this great structure. I wonder how much blame is due to the economy?

Judging Buildings – Reservoir near Howard U

By Prince Of Petworth

This building by the reservoir (near Howard University) really struck my eye this past weekend. I assume it is some pumping station, right? Why is there the tower type structure – is that for function or style?

After the jump more photos and a re-PoP of one of the greatest road signs ever. (more…)

Going and Just Thought I’d Mention This

By Prince Of Petworth

The really cool Neat Neighborhood Find, ShowOff Apparel has closed at 2608 Georgia Ave, NW. This is quite sad as those guys were super talented. This is how cool the inside looked back in July.

In happier news, while not new, I know folks mentioned the Philadelphia Water Ice Factory on H Street, NE. People seemed to really like their cheesesteaks.

Just thought I’d mention that there is also a location at 2620 Georgia Ave, NW.

Property at 13th and W Streets, NW Sold But Not Becoming A Bodega

By Prince Of Petworth

A couple of weeks ago I noticed that the property that has been forever boarded up at 13th and W was finally under contract. Well, now it has sold and there’s lots of work going on inside. I asked the workers if it was going to become a bodega or some other retail. Nope, it’s going to become a single family home. I’m just glad it’s not going to be a boarded up eyesore any longer.

1314 9th Street, NW – Displaying its History and Looking Good

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending the word on this cool space. I was lucky enough to run into owner, Lisa Fricano, who told me she was “holding out for something special” on the retail space. She’d love to see it turn into a bookstore or an art space. And what’s super cool is that she is a big fan of the history of the building. She told me it was once a disco in the 70s called “The Jerk”. Too cool. Building on her love of history she has placed historic pictures and items in the front window.

I also love the copper:

You can pick up a postcard of the spot that has a picture from 1931 on the front and a poem about the building on the back:

A hardworking gal in her prime
Times a comeback for 2009,
Her vacant-eyed slumber
Didn’t soften her lumber,
And her penny is now worth a dime.

Much lamented by those who had seen her,
While around her Shaw’s main streets got cleaner,
She drew on reserve,
To renew and preserve,
Her unconventional, centered demeanor.

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Dear PoP – Row Houses Finally Getting Rehabbed

By Prince Of Petworth

“Hey PoP,

Just a little info that really got me excited…you know the row homes next to the Floridian and 9:30 club, at that crazy intersection of 9th, Florida, and Vermont? Well, if you’ve never noticed them, they have been an eyesore for many years apparently. They are owned by Howard University and were all boarded up and abandoned. This was truly a sad thing since the neighbors all around have really been trying to beautify the area by doing things like planting flowers and trees all along the median on Vermont. Well, a few days ago, I noticed they have FINALLY begun to renovate them! They’ve installed new windows and have changed the old faded red paint to a crisp cream color….with a contrasting trim no less! Looks great. I don’t know what they are doing with the houses yet – maybe admin buildings or even homes – but at least they’ve finally done something to spruce up our neighborhood.”

Very cool!

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