Actually I have no idea, and was hoping somebody knew what was up? This has been a grass plot between the bridge to Dupont Circle and the on ramp to Rock Creek Parkway for as long as I can remember. Do you think a building could be going up here? Has anyone heard anything at all?


This condo is located at 3100 Connecticut Ave, NW:


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The flyer says:

“Wonderfully renovated sunny top-floor 1 Br + den. Newly designed kitchen, stunning glass backsplash, custom maple cabinets, granite & new Bosch SS appl. Marble floored bathroom w/ custom vanity, mosaic backsplash & rainfall shower head. Gleaming Georgia pine wood floors with large foyer. Spacious master bedroom, double-size cedar-lined closets. Pet friendly building. Parking for 18 cars.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

That is a pretty cool backsplash! Though I’m guessing the parking for 18 cars is a typo? Note that a neighbor just went under contract for $364,000 and a studio on a lower floor is going for $199,000.

But for this unit do you think $384,900 is reasonable for this 1 bed+den/1bath?


Bombe Chest is a located at 2629 Connecticut Ave, NW. I had not idea it was a volunteer store.

JSSA stands for Jewish Social Service Agency. Sounds like a great organization:

“Our wide range of counseling, educational and career services, in-home support, hospice and nursing care and social services are provided by our highly skilled and caring staff of mental health and nursing professionals. JSSA provides services and support for more than 25,000 individuals a year, from the very young to the very old.”

Unfortunately the store is closing July 17th and will not be reopening in a new location. If you’d like you can still visit the store – Sat., Tues., Wed., and next Sat.

At the end of May we learned that nearby Sake Club had abruptly closed 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW.



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Since we frequently judge curb cuts I thought this story would be of interest. WTOP’s Mark Segraves reports:

“A homeowner in Northwest D.C. is being ordered to remove his driveway that’s been in front of his house for nearly three years. The reason: the homeowner’s handicapped mother has died.”

The article discusses whether or not DDOT’s letter was rude but I think the more interesting part of the story is that the city can make you remove a driveway (as the driveway was only permitted because of the owner’s handicapped mother in the first place).


This rental is located at 3000 Connecticut Ave, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Cathedral Mansions has an attractive efficiency available for $1,430.00. There are large beautiful windows with much natural sun light coming into the apartment. The hardwood floors are beautiful and it has a great foyer area and living space layout. The kitchen is spacious with tons of cabinet and counter top space.

***All utilities are included except cooking gas!***

Amenities include a 24 hour fitness center, laundry room, resident controlled access, and a fabulous inner landscaped courtyard complete with hibachi grills and picnic tables for outside enjoyment!!!!”

Doues $1430 sound about right for an efficiency in this location?


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