Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about the tragedy that is 2100 Vermont Ave NW. The attached letter is on the front door as of yesterday so it seems like the blight is not going anywhere for at least 5 months. But what is weird is that they have started some external painting recently. What is the deal? Do you have any insight to this?
1833 14th St, NW
We first heard about Bar Pilar’s expansion plans at 1833 14th St, NW back in Dec. 2010. While they already reopened the first floor last month, the second floor expansion was finally revealed this weekend. And I’m happy to report it looks awesome.
I was told that the second floor will primarily be used for dining and the menu will be served late night until around 1am.
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MPD tweets around 4:15pm Sunday afternoon:
“3D is working a Stabbing at 14th and “T” NW. LOF a H/M with Tattoos and a White T-shirt. Traffic is blocked in all directions.”
They later write:
“MPD reports a road closure at 14th and 15th T ST NW, due to the shooting investigation.”
DCalerts seems to confirm a stabbing:
“Police Alert-Stabbing/1600 hrs/ 14th & T St. N.W/lof a h/m DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
More info as it becomes available.
Update: A reader sends the photo above and writes:
“Stabbing at 1431 T NW around 3:30pm today.”
Reader also reports the whole street remains closed to traffic and:
“Ambulance took someone away.”
Update from MPD:
“Officers were on patrol when they discovered an individual stabbed. The victim was transported to a local hospital.
Officers canvassed the area and located the suspect, who was placed under arrest.”
725 Florida Ave NW, March 2012
A reader sends word:
“On my way to work today I saw a number of people doing some work on the outside of the old Tropicana Jamaican Eatery. Any word on what they’re planning to put there?”
I stopped by for a photo yesterday and the folks on the scene said they were just painting and cleaning it up a bit. They didn’t know who was coming but I’ll def. follow up as soon as more info is available. The Tropicana Jamaican Eatery closed in late Jan. 2012 at 725 Florida Ave, NW just east of U Street.
Do you guys like the new colors?
Jan. 2012
Photo courtesy of El Centro
El Centro DF is located at 1819 14th Street NW. We judged them here. They are launching four new sangrias starting April 2nd:
“Sangrias will be offered by the glass ($6) , half carafe ($14) (for 2) or full carafe ($26) (for 4) from April 2- Labor Day throughout the restaurant.”
Here they are:
ROSA
rose / veev / lemon / lime / strawberry / mint
TINTA ROJA
red wine / brandy / grand marnier / apples / oranges /
orange juice
MELOCOTON BLANCO
white wine / triple sec / peach schnapps /
peaches / orange juice / cinnamon sticks
ESPECIAS PINA
red wine / pyrat XO reserve spiced rum / triple sec /
pineapple juice / lemon juice / lemons / oranges / strawberries /
ginger ale / cinnamon sticks
DC Scoop opened at 1514 U Street, NW in early January. Anyone check them out yet? How are the crepes?
It’s great to see this former horse’s ass award nominee get fixed up at 1832 14th St, NW just south of T Street. I peeked in the window yesterday and the first floor which will be home to a rug/carpet store looks nearly ready:
Back in mid-Jan. 2012 we learned the second floor will be home to a pizza spot by Edan Macquaid. Def. still looking forward to that.
March 2012
January 2012
I hear that an art gallery and studio is coming to 1015 U St, NW home to the former Eaton’s Barber Shop. It’s been vacant for a bit so I really hope this is accurate. Plus it would be great to have a new art gallery!
1015 U Street is located right next door to the Lovely Frozen Yogurt spot which looks very close to opening.
This rental is located at 1711 U Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Wonderful End unit 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA unit with 1 parking space in rear. Living room w/fireplace, renovated kitchen w/washer/dryer, 1/2 bath on carpeted 1st floor. Large master bedroom w/ wood floor and carpeted 2nd BR – both with FB. Unit just totally painted and new carpet to be installed on Friday.”
This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,100/Mo.
Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. 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 Property: 2237 12th St NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Original List Price: $624,900.
List Price at Contract: $584,900.
List Date: 10/02/2011
Days on Market: 108
Settled Sales Price: $577,000.
Settlement Date: 02/29/2012
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, open the listing link and scroll through the arrows on the main pic.
The last time 2237 12th St NW was listed prior to Express Homebuyers’ purchase for this recent renovation was back in 1998. At that time, the property was shown as having two full bathrooms (in the 2012 listing there are 1.5 baths) and described as “remodeled”, with new appliances, new central air conditioning and heat, and wall to wall carpet. In 1998 it spent 28 days on the market before being purchased for $90,000. less a $2700. seller subsidy.
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