U Street

Signage Up for Service Bar coming to U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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926 U Street, NW

Back in June we learned:

“…Together they aim to bring a service-driven, neighborhood retreat with cocktails that will just happen to be, of the highest quality.

The bar’s concept yields from the service industry’s well-known “service bar” where the goal is to make a large number, and variety of cocktails, quickly and well. SBDC aims to define what is to be a casual, neighborhood cocktail bar with high quality cocktails, and a price range that says “see you back here tomorrow.” Featured highlights include an all-day happy hour menu with $7 Cocktails, $7 Pop & Ponies, buy-one-get-one shots and a “snug room”, modeled after the small, private drinking rooms of the 18th century Scottish and British pub culture. The SBDC Snug Room will have an intimate capacity of five to six guests, with a special window to the bartender, and offer a shareable cocktail menu exclusive to the Snug Room…”

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“DDOT did a beautiful job redoing the intersection of Florida/15th/W Sts”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

So DDOT did a beautiful job redoing the intersection of Florida/15th/W Sts. There is better traffic flow and a really nice protected (2-way!) stretch of the bike lane, and it looks great. But is anyone ever going to use these bike racks that are isolated on the traffic island? They’re not next to businesses, houses, or the park. Not clear why anyone would park a bike there except to get it stolen…”

Ed. Note: I’ll also echo kudos for the protected bike lane. And I don’t see why folks wouldn’t use the bike racks – it’s not far from Meridian Hill, houses on 15th and businesses on 14th and U. As to whether or not bikes will get stolen there, that I don’t know.

“Sign is up for Ice Cream Jubilee on 14th and T! Getting excited!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1407 T Street, NW

Thanks to Caryn Jean for sending. We learned Ice Cream Jubilee would be taking over the BakeHouse space back in late August.

[“Bakehouse will continue to operate a wholesale bakery out of the shared space while Ice Cream Jubilee operates the front of house as a full-service ice cream shop.”]

They still have to go through the “DC Permit / Licensing process” so stay tuned for an exact opening date.

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“RIP Alphonse on U Street. You were one of my favs — yet so few got to know you.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1212 U Street, NW

Alphonse opened with great anticipation after a major renovation back in August 2014. This was the spot from one of the owners of Russia House and Biergarten Haus. Thanks to all who sent @PoPville tweets. Were there any other fans?

Thanks to Mike Levine for sending:

“RIP Alphonse on U Street. You were one of my favs — yet so few got to know you.”

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Tim Fegan also notes that Nonna’s Kitchen closed upstairs as well:

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Sold in Six Days – 2001 12th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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Suzanne Des Marais is an associate broker with Bediz Group, LLC at Keller Williams Capital Properties . 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 and/or Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 2001 12th St NW #113
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Parking: Garage parking Ownership: Condo
Monthly Condo Fee: $383.00 Square Footage per Listing: 1183
Original List Price: $599,900.
List Price at Contract: $599,900.
List Date: 06/23/2016
Days on Market: 6
Settled Sales Price: $630,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settled Price per Square Foot (adjusted for parking & exterior square footage): $615.
Settlement Date: 09/01/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The listings can be seen here: here.

Although hard to fathom in the present, The Lincoln Condominium, just off U Street, was a pioneer and trail blazer in its early days. Newly built and delivered in 2000, the 156 unit block-sized building was a huge (literally and figuratively) addition to an area that, at the time, was still populated by abandoned properties and limited commercial activity. EYA’s Harrison Square townhomes were built around the same time. Pre-Whole Foods, 2 bedroom units sold new in The Lincoln for around $150,000. (more…)

Today’s Rental is “less than a block from the heart of U Street”

By Prince Of Petworth

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This rental is located at 2001 12th Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Spacious 2BR 2BA less than a block from the heart of U Street and metro with a walk score of 98! Hardwood floors, convenient roommate style floor plan, garage parking included. All in a friendly building with a roof top deck and grill, gym, large community room, courtyard, and front desk attendant. Cats ok Case by Case with $100 Pet Fee.”

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You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.

Franklin Hall
 coming to the old Manhattan Laundry building on Florida Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

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1346 Florida Avenue, NW

The liquor license placard for Franklin Hall says:

“New Tavern. Serving a fine selection of draft beers, wine and craft cocktails. The food will be selections of sausages, giant pretzels and fries. Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment, dancing, and cover charge. Total Occupancy Load is 232. Summer Garden with 40 seats.”

This is from the Tin Shop group, you can see their other projects here. Updates as they get closer to opening.

Buddha B Yoga Closed on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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12th and U Street, NW

A reader reports earlier this week:

“I think Buddha B Yoga on 12th and U Street closed. They no longer have a working phone and all their classes online are missing.”

On their facebook they wrote that Sunday was their last day:

“Thank you to all of the YOGIS and Buddha B TEACHERS who have practiced love and compassion — Last day of classes at Buddha B Yoga tomorrow 8/21/2016 OM SHANTI”

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