Given how expensive rent must be on U Street, NW I was quite surprised to see a Dollar Plus Store open up at the prime location of 1514 U St, NW.
U Street
This rental is located at 1901 16th Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Completely renovated, lovely, sunny, quiet studio large enough for one person, with a murphy bed, TV, Desk and Chair. Ideal to study, or someone on an assignment and wants to move in without bringing any furniture
Mins from metro, on a major bus line, walking distance to Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan,
Starbucks, Subway sandwich, a convenience store just accross the street, U st cafes, jazz clubs,
Secure building, street parking, laundry room accross the hall in the same floor,
OPEN HOUSE ON 5/1 SATURDAY 12 – 4
AVAILABLE FOR RENT on JUNE 1st”
This sounds like it may be a bit small and from the photo possibly a first floor or basement unit but the location is pretty terrific. Does $1245 sound reasonable for this studio?
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Thanks to the readers who wrote in about the new sign going up (across the street from the 9:30 Club). The owner still expects to open in late May/early June.
I thought all these communications towers were taken down at the corner of 14th and Florida Ave, NW (behind the new View 14 apartment building). Some towers were definitely taken down. Did they leave one up? Did one just recently go up? I hope there’s a significant discount if your window looks out on it but on the other hand I guess your cell phone reception will be fantastic…
This storefront near the Black Cat has been vacant forever. Apparently it used to be a furniture/restoration store back in the day. Thanks to a few readers for sending word on some movement. When I stopped by there were no workers there but I did see a permit in the window which says the proposed use will be retail or wholesale. Any guesses/speculation?
Photo by PoPville flickr user rosiedawn
From emails:
14&U Farmers Market
“The market is back this Saturday 9-1 And if you come really early, you can even get some of Garner’s early Strawberries: Sweet Charlies. The early summer weather jumped started their strawberry season ahead by weeks.
Just a sample of what the farmers are bringing:
There will be lots of green and purple asparagus,kale, yellow and red swiss chard, watercress, arugula, lettuces, salad mixes, spring onions, spinach, tender young collards, beets, radishes, lots of herbs — and even nettles to make French nettle soup (wear your gloves cutting them up). Green Garlic for pesto. Apple Cider, rhubarb, Asian pears, sunchokes, Goldrush, Fuji, Pink Lady and Braeburn Aples, Red Raspberry and Apple jam
Saturdays 9-1
14&U Farmers’ Market
NW corner of 14th and U on the Reeves Center Sidewalk.
We welcome WIC, Senior Get Fresh Checks, EBT/SNAP. Dogs and kids are both very welcome at the market.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong
“Hours: 9 am to 1 pm each Saturday
Location: Lamont Park in Mount Pleasant
Dates: May 1, 2010 – November 20, 2010
Farmers and bakers sell fresh local fruit and vegetables, flowers, herbs, eggs, meat, dairy products, fresh bread, sweets, and other baked goods.”
After the market from 2-7pm music:
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This home is located at 2207 13th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Sunny end TH w/ over 2,500 (tax records) restored square ft on 2-levels plus full, finished basement with guest suite & top end bath. Huge up-market kitchen w/ Subzero, Viking, 1/2 bath, big DR, LR w/ fireplace, deck, terrace/parking. Deck, 2 bedrooms + den, 2 incredible marble baths on 2nd floor. Walk to Metro, grocery, Busboys & Poets.”
You can find more info and photos here.
I was psyched to see this house for sale because I walk past it all the time. The inside does not disappoint. What do you think of the house itself? Any chance they’ll be able to get $849,000 for it?
A few weeks ago there was concern that the U and 14th Streets, NW area had reached its cap of 25% for eating and drinking establishments. On twitter @dcra reports, “Zoning Commission approves raising cap for Arts Overlay to 30 percent immediately – agrees to consider further increase at June”. While we heard that the cap could’ve increased to 50% an initial increase to 30% should at least allow a few more new places to set up. Presumably the percentage will increase a bit more in June.
Photo from flickr user shil
Back in October ’08 we first heard plans of Waffle House coming to DC by Washington Redskin Fred Smoot. This morning on the DC Sports Bog he repeats the claim:
“”The thing about it is, D.C. loves me as much as much as I love D.C.,” Smoot said. “I’m always gonna be a part of D.C. I’m actually in the process of starting a couple businesses up here. I’m bringing Waffle House to D.C. — I think they’ve been yearning for it for a long time. My first location is right off 14th and U, so I’m gonna always be back and forth here, and D.C. know I love them.”
Thanks to a reader for sending the word. Do you consider this good news or bad news? Since we first heard about it a couple of years ago, what are the odds that it’ll actually happen?
This rental is located at 1515 U Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Huge open space in living area. Sun drenched apartment boasts an entire wall of windows, sleeping loft, harwood floors, fabulous bathroom! Top floor unit in vibrant U Street Corridor. Steps to restaurants, shops, night life. So close to the U Street/Cardozo green & yellow line metro. Open showing, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., email [email protected] for any questions or to let us know you are planning to attend the showing. No pets.”
Well this is one of my favorite parts of the city but holy cow have prices gone up. I wanted to show this one because it is an interesting loft space. But the kitchen and other photos don’t really impress too much. Now as I said, obviously the location is terrific but does $2,195 a month sound reasonable for a apartment like this?