Truxton Circle

Two Stabbed in Columbia Heights, Two Shot in Truxton Circle Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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@IAFF36 tweeted around 10pm:

“Stabbing – 14th St & Parkwood Pl NW – multiple people stabbed, add’l ALS & transport units req #dcfd #ColumbiaHeightsDC”

Then followed up with:

“Update – 14th St & Parkwood Pl NW – 1 stabbed, treated & transp to trauma center, life threatening; 2nd pt stabbed & fled scene”

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Around 10:30pm @IAFF36 tweeted:

“Shooting – 100blk Bates St NW – male shot, treating & transporting to trauma center #dcfd #TruxtonCircleDC”

@DCAlerts tweeted that there were 2 victims:

“Police Alert- Shooting_2214HRS_100 BLK OF BATES ST, NW_2 MALE VICTIM CONSCIOUS AND BREATHING.”

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

226 Bates Street Northwest

This rental is located at 226 Bates Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“Terrific “pied a terre” flat, walk up, 2nd level renov contemp unit w/ traditional details, hdwd floors, galley kit, rear enclosed porch, large BR, bath, W/D. Approx 840 sf. NO CATS, Dogs case by case. Convenient to Georgetown Law School, Howard Un, Dwntwn, Cap Hill. Showings in afternoon for weekend; during week by advance appt due to friendly dog, preferably early evenings.”

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,575/Mo.

Garden State Outdoor Bar No Longer Coming to NJ and Q St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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1539 New Jersey Avenue, NW

Dear PoPville,

Last summer I read a few stories about Garden State, an outdoor bar (a la Standard) aiming to open on New Jersey Ave near Q St NW. This would be such an amazing addition to the neighborhood. Have you heard any news on whether the proprietor is still planning/aiming to move forward? I would go! Frequently!!

I’m sorry to say that an outdoor beer garden is not coming to New Jersey and Q St, NW in Truxton Circle. I stopped by over the weekend and the space has become 2nd Time Around selling clothes, furniture, and other household items. Soon they will be offering consignment sales as well. Also in the future they plan on having regular flea market rentals for the outdoor space.

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Historic Preservation Review Board Recommends that the Chapman Stables, Former Brass Knob Warehouse, Not Be Razed and be Listed as a Historic Site

By Prince Of Petworth

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57 N Street, NW

Thanks to @JRogers202 for tweeting us the update:

“post on Chapman Stables in #TruxtonCircle – it is now in the DC Inventory of Historic Sites – no razing”

From the Historic Preservation Review Board:

After careful consideration, the Historic Preservation Office recommends that the Board revise the boundaries of the proposed landmark application to include only the garage and stable building at 37-57 N Street, NW on Square 617 Lot 215, and that the Board designate the building a Historic Landmark to be entered into the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites. Staff recommends that the Board forward the nomination to the National Register with the identified revised boundaries. Staff further recommends that the property name be Chapman Coal Company Stable and Garage to more fully reflect the history of the property.

Read the full report here.

Multiple People Shot in Truxton Circle Late Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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@IAFF35 first tweeted:

“1200 North Capitol St NW multiple shooting treating 8 patients.”

@DCPoliceDept then tweeted:

“1D-Shooting multiple victims all conscious & breathing, 1200 North Capitol Street NW, LOF Blue BMW, 2D, older model, tag unk.//2237.”

This morning Washington Post reports:

Police are investigating an overnight shooting on a busy D.C. street corner that left as many as 11 people wounded, one of them seriously, authorities said.

Assistant Police Chief Peter Newsham said gunmen in two dark-colored cars opened fire just after 2 a.m. on a crowd of people outside Tyler House, an eight-story, subsidized residential building on the south side of New York Avenue at North Capitol Street.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

30 Bates Street Northwest

This rental is located at 30 Bates Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“A deluxe 2 bedroom 2 full and a sitting area on upper level with W/D upstairs too for super convenience. Beautiful Hard wood floors throughout this 2 Level home. Wood Burning fireplace and powder room on main level. Also off street parking for 1 car. Move In ASAP…$1000 Deposit Special. Pets Welcome.”

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $2,350/Mo.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 312 R Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“Sun-drenched semi detached town home for rent in the historic Shaw community. 3 nice size bedrooms with reach in closets, 2.5 baths, CAC, stackable washer/dryer, small deck for entertaining, enjoy cozying up in front of the gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen with white appliances, granite counter tops. Plenty of street parking. Easy commute to Shaw metro & local restaurants.”

This 3 BD/2 Full, 1 Half BA is going for $3,500/Mo.

Raze Application Permit Posted at Brass Knob Warehouse

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

Remember the former Brass Knob warehouse on N street NW in Truxton Circle? It still has signs advertising the space for lease, but I noticed in the window an application for a raze permit (attached). I found more details on the Office of Planning’s website, on the 3rd page here. That application was dated January 8, 2013. What’s interesting is that in OP’s Historic Preservation office, there’s an application for the same property, for a Historic Landmark Designation, dated January 11, 2013. Apparently the warehouse is Chapman Stables, built in 1890. I’m wondering what’s going to happen now. The owner must think the property is more valuable as an empty lot…

We last spoke about the former Brass Knob Warehouse back in April when I heard it sold for $4 million.


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Two Gay Men Attacked on 3rd and Q NW, Sunday around 5:50pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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Dear PoPville,

I’m writing to inform you that a friend and I were attacked last night, Sunday, January 13, 2013 at approximately 5:50 p.m. by a young adult male on a bike. We were walking to Beau Thai. As soon as we crossed third street on to Q, we heard the young male and his friends who were all hanging out at the church nearby yelling “fags.” We ignored them and kept walking on the sidewalk down Q st. Then, one of the kids – a young black male (mini afro, mid-dark brown complexion, a tight smooth face, and a black jacket) – rode his bike passed us and repeated “fags” again.

Then, he put his bike on the sidewalk and turned it around so he was facing us. He rode his bike at full speed into us. Then, he got off his bike, and hit my friend from behind. I tried to deescalate things by saying everything is ok, and we should all stay calm. The young male then walked towards me and hit me in the left jaw. His friends, a block away at the church, yelled at him to return to them. Then all left in a hurry. The police were called on, and came quickly to respond and take our statements. The Gay and Lesbian Liason Unit also arrived on the scene, and we are working to catch the young man.

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