This rental is located at 1931 15th St NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Close to everything, hardwood floors, washer and dryer, walk-in closet, central air, walk to restaurants, metro, shopping, gym, whole foods, utilities are included, no pets. I will be showing this afternoon (sat june 18th) between 1-1:30 pm. 1931 15th. Application fee $35”
$1500 sound right for this 1 bedroom?
These condos are located at 2238 11th St, NW:
The flier says:
“Beautiful new 3 level condo close to U street fun & Columbia Heights. FHA and VA approved. Seller offering 3% for using preferred lender & title co. Feat: top floor master suite w/ light fille bath replete w/ jacuzzi & sep shower, 2 private roof decks w/ sweeping views, LR plus den & office, tankless water heater, well appointed kit, great light, video entrance system & more!! Parking for sale.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
We last judged this new building back in Sept. ’10. There are now two units on the market. Unit #2 is a 2 bed/2.5 bath going for $669,900 ($264.41 monthly condo fee.) And Unit #1 is also a 2 bed/2.5 bath going for $619,900 ($227.49 monthly condo fee.)
What do you think of the units? The price?
Back in Jan. ’11 we learned that The Codmother would be coming to 1334 U St, NW underneath Touchdown sportsbar. We’ll soon be eating fish and chips on U Street!
What do you think of the logo? I’m going with an emphatic thumbs up.
Taco lovers rejoice!
A recent liquor license application says that El Ray, coming to 919 U St, NW on the lot next to Dodge City, will be:
“New Restaurant, Seasonal neighborhood taco stand with outdoor seating.
Total Outdoor seating Load 150. Live Entertainment, Dancing, DJ, Summer Garden 150 outside.
Sunday: 12 pm- 2am. Monday through Thursday: 4 pm – 2 am, Friday: 4pm- 3am,
Saturday: 12 pm – 3 am.”
Sound good?
This rental is located at 2265 12th Place, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Federal row house on quiet, tree-lined street for rent immediately. Just 2-3 blocks from the U St Cardozo metro station (yellow/green lines), restaurant, bars, Starbuck’s, Ben’s Chili Bowl, dry cleaners, organic grocery store (Yes Market), CVS, and yoga studio. Easy on-street parking.
House features:
-hardwood floors throughout
-washer/dryer
-central air/heat (gas)
-stainless steel appliances (gas cooking)
-exposed brick
-spiral staircase
-master bedroom with loft storage area, vaulted ceilings, & skylight
-rear bedroom with built-in desk and shelves (ideal as home office)
-wood-burning fireplace
-small garden off kitchen (perfect for BBQs)
Utilities (gas, electricity, water/sewer) average about $60/month and are the responsibility of the tenant(s). Looking for 1-year lease. References will be checked, 1 month security deposit required. Preference given to non-smokers without pets.”
$2400 sound right for this 2 bed/1.5 bath?
Back in mid-April we learned that 913 U St, NW (next to Velvet Lounge) would be becoming a restaurant. Last weekend I saw how serious the renovations are:
I’m def. eager to find out how the space turns out and more importantly who will be moving in. Stay tuned.
I can’t believe we haven’t judged Cork yet. Cork is located at 1720 14th Street, NW just south of the U Street Corridor between the Streets R and S. You can see their menu here.
Back when they first opened in early 2008 the place was regularly mobbed. So what’s the word in mid-2011?
There were some doubters back in early May…
“Dear PoP,
Italiano cafe at 12th & V is open- pretty standard menu of pizza, pasta, panini etc. Open until 12 weekdays and 2am weekends – hope they make it in this off the beaten path location, and that their customers are considerate of the neighbors! I got a small pizza, it was pretty good…”
Also they deliver to a 2 mile radius (202-986-4646). You can see their menu here.
On Friday for the FQotD I asked what retail you thought U Street was missing and in the comments a reader mentioned that they had heard that Teaism would be opening up a shop in the Moderno at 12th and U St, NW:
The Moderno located at 1939 12th Street NW (at U Street, NW)
I checked in with the folks at Teaism and they confirmed that they are indeed very interested in the U Street neighborhood. However at this moment no lease has been signed. I’m told, if things go well, we could hear some good news in about 3 months.
Specifically I was told by one of the co-owners:
“We love the neighborhood and we’re working diligently to secure a location.”
I did however, notice that the for lease sign had come down from the Moderno retail space…
Stay tuned for more info when it becomes available.
“Dear PoP,
The Georgetown valet signs are up at 13th and U St, NW (below Boundless Yoga). It is sad to see such a beautiful and prime retail location go to a dry cleaners. The cleaners is huge and spans the entire building along u st. It even has a nice cafe area – but totally lost on a dry cleaner. Sigh. Had such high hopes for this spot.”
It is a great building that we judged back in March ’11. So let’s make this a two part question – for this specific prime location (13th and U St, NW) what do you think U Street would have most benefited by? What do you think U Street is missing in general?
I would love to see a beer garden like H St, NE’s Biergarten. Though I’m pretty excited that some skiball will be coming shortly to U Street, NW.
What would you like to see?