Woodley Park

Dear PoP – CVS Moving in Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

So with sherrys and the rug place moving I thought I’d ask the people in CVS if they’re actually moving into the spot. They confirmed. Said either in December or January.”

Sherry’s was located at 2315 Calvert Street NW and is moving to 2627 Connecticut Ave, NW.

Jamshid’s Antique and New Oriental Rugs was located at 2313 Calvert St, NW. Interesting to see that the closing sign out front now says, “forced out”.

The CVS is currently located at 2616 Connecticut Ave, NW. It’ll be interesting to see who eventually fills that space.

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn – “Striking architectural gem” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2130 Cathedral Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Striking architectural gem by Errol Adels offers glorious views of Rock Creek & light-filled, soaring spaces. Stylish & sophisticated residence – a collector & entertainer’s dream, ideal for art, books, music & parties. Fabulous master suite opens to private 30′ terrace; two car parking. Drive around road closed sign.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Long time PoP readers will know that this house has been feature a few times (as house of the day) and back in June ’09 was also a Weekly Wed. house porn post. It’s one of my favorite modern houses in DC. In June ’09 it was going for $2,395,000. For those in the market this 2 bed/3 bath is now on the market for $1,895,000. Only another $1,595,000 drop and it’s mine!!!

But for newer readers who haven’t seen this house yet – what do you think – inside and out?

Wellness Center Opens up at 2629 Connecticut Ave, NW in Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

The wellness center that we spoke about in early March has opened up. I know I can google this but I’m curious if people have had accupressure done? How does it differ from accupuncture? It doesn’t actually pierce the skin?

And on a sidenote – I don’t know if it’s just me but I thought the contrast of a wellness center with the featured art from the gallery above was pretty interesting.

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Connecticut at Cathedral Ave, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Check out these beautiful studio APT wall to wall hardwood floor, high ceilings fans plenty of sun light, lots of closet space walking distance to the National Zoo & Adams Morgan. If you are looking for convenience, this is it! These units are available in for immediate move in. The rent is $1350/month plus ELECTRIC.

Security Deposit $500
Application Fee $40
Cat fee $300 one time only
Parking $170/month”

$1350/month plus electric sound right for a studio at this location?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 34th Street NW at Cathedral Avenue NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“AVAILABLE NOW for an 11-month lease term.

English basement in a renovated rowhouse in one of DC’s best and most convenient neighborhoods.

Home Features (and the pictures don’t do it justice):
– Separate, secure entrance (not shared with the main house)
– Full bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and combined living/dining area
– Kitchen has full-size refrigerator and range (no dishwasher) and a nice pantry
– Washer and dryer!
– Lots of closet space
– Built-in cabinets and book shelves in living room, in case you don’t have much furniture
– High ceilings and good light
– Approximately 625 square feet
– Utilities included
– Easy street parking”

$1295 sound right for this English basement 1 bedroom?

Save the Petting Zoo & Pizza Playground at the National Zoo!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Would you be willing to do a post on an impending change at the National Zoo that local parents are trying to stop? We desperately need help getting the word out. Here’s the issue:

The Zoo currently has a petting farm with cows, donkeys, pigs, etc. that kids can visit and touch (my 2.5 yr old son loves it so much that he knows most of the animals by name). The Zoo also as a “pizza” playground that is one of the best outdoor spaces in the city for little kids/toddlers to play. The Smithsonian (which runs the Zoo) is saying that it’s going to close both the farm and the playground and shift the funds to other “priorities” even though the press is saying that the overall budget for the Smithsonian is going to actually INCREASE this year by $100mm.

Local parents have started to organize to resist these changes, but we’re just getting started and are a little bit at sea. But we do have a facebook group started.

More importantly, we’re trying to organize a “protest” at the farm for Saturday. The idea is to just show our support by having as many families come as possible between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on the 26th.”

Good luck!

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2901 Connecticut Ave, NW (at cathedral):


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Check out this beautiful one bedroom APT wall to wall carpeting high ceiling fans plenty of sun light, lots of closet space. walking distance to the National Zoo & Adams Morgan. If you are looking for convenience, this is it! Unit is available for immediate move in . $1,550-$1600/month plus ELECTRIC.”

$1600 sound reasonable for a 1 bedroom here?

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