Brookland

“Captain Cookie is the first of eight new stores opening in the Tastemakers gourmet food hall by early 2018!”

By Prince Of Petworth


10th and Franklin St, NE

From a press release:

“Captain Cookie and the Milk Man, DC’s beloved cookie shop, is unveiling its second brick and mortar location. Captain Cookie – Brookland is now open in the Tastemakers building at 2800 10th St NE in DC! The cookie crew invites the public and the press to join its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, December 20th!

This cookie counter is one of eight stores to be featured in Tastemakers, a new communal kitchen and gourmet food hall with its own bar and a show kitchen for cooking classes. Construction is underway on the remaining stores, which will open on a rolling basis throughout early 2018. (more…)

Smoke Plume Spotted in NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Getting lots of messages:

“Looks like a big fire by Trinity Washington University area. Any word?”

“Something on fire near North Capitol and Michigan.”

Updates when more is known.

Update: Looks like a row house fire:

This Giving Tuesday, Eat Chipotle in Brookland to Support Lee Montessori DCPCS

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Our school, Lee Montessori is trying to build a playground, fill our food bank, and buy library books for our school’s library (since charter schools have to build their own libraries). We are hosting a fundraiser at the Chipotle in Brookland, and anyone who dines there between 4-8PM and either shows them this flyer or mentions the “Lee Montessori fundraiser”, 50% of the proceeds go towards our school.”

What are some other worthy charities you guys have given to today?

Primrose Wine Bar Opens in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


3000 12th Street, NE via Primrose DC

Big Brookland news yesterday:

Primrose is located in the former Silvestre Cafe space at 2th and Hamlin St, NE. Their website says:

“Primrose is a French-inspired wine bar from husband-wife team Sebastian Zutant and Lauren Winter, in partnership with Greg Algie and Nate Beauchamp. Located in Washington, D.C.’s popular Brookland neighborhood, Primrose focuses on small and natural wine producers from France and the United States, with 75 offerings by the bottle and 15 by the glass. Four local beers are available on draft in addition to a selection of specialty cocktails. Food at Primrose will focus on French bistro classics such as coq au vin, steak frites, pork and duck liver pates, and French onion soup as well as charcuterie and cheese plates. Many dishes will be served family-style with freshly baked baguette.”

Check out their menus here.


12th and Hamlin St, NE back in 2010 or so

Person of Interest Sought “suspect entered a vehicle that was left running unattended with a one year old child inside”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in a Kidnapping offense that occurred on November 6, 2017, in the 1800 block of Monroe Street, Northeast.

At approximately 10:10 am, the suspect entered a vehicle that was left running unattended, at the listed location, with a one year old child inside. The suspect fled the scene with the vehicle. (more…)

“Brookland is a remarkably consistent neighborhood for market activity.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. 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 MRIS (Metropolitan Regional Information Systems), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1500 Lawrence St NE
Legal Subdivision: Brookland
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Brookland
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Parking: Offstreet parking Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $549,000. List Price at Contract: $549,000.
List Date: 9/13/2017 Days on Market: 34
Settled Sales Price: $545,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 10/24/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

The subject property is a detached home on a 3742 square foot lot, with several mature trees, in the NE DC neighborhood of Brookland. The $549,000. list price reflected current condition, and that the home had a single full bathroom, no central air conditioning, and an unfinished basement. (more…)

10-12 Shots Fired Reported Last Night Near Brookland’s Finest, Transformer Hit

By Prince Of Petworth


12th and Jackson Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Just wondering if anyone has any details on the incident that took place around 9:30pm at the intersection of 12th and Jackson Streets NE, in Brookland. What sounded like a transformer explosion was followed by a loss of power, and then a heavy police presence. They appeared to be patrolling by car, motorcycle and helicopter. This may have simply been a response to people being on edge, and the combination of any type of explosion with children out trick or treating. I assumed as much, but was later told by people in the area that there had actually been a shooting preceding the power outage. A random shooting at a busy intersection while children were out trick or treating would be a disturbing thing, so I am curious what the truth of the matter is.”

A reader sent me word just before 10pm last night that 10-12 shots were fired with at least one hitting a transformer. On the Brookland listserv there multiple reports of those who lost power. Updates if/when more is known.

Update from MPD:

“After the malfunctioning of a transformer within the 5th District yesterday evening, several calls were placed from citizens stating they heard multiple gun shots within the district. The PSA encompassing Brookland was one of the PSAs receiving such calls. The area was canvassed during the evening and the following day shift for shell casings, property damage and or injuries. Nothing was found to suggest there was a shooting.”

Man Shot in Leg During Robbery at 4:35pm in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Members of the 5th District responded for a call for a shooting in the 1300 block of Girard St NE. Upon arrival, MPD found a 28 y/o male that sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg. The male was transported (conscious & breathing) to an area hospital for treatment. The victim advised that he was robbed by the suspect. The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene eastbound on Girard St NE toward 14th St NE. If you have information regarding this incident, please contact the 5th District Detectives Office.

October 26, 2017 4:35 PM

OFFENSE

Assault w/Dangerous Weapon (Gun) & Robbery”

Indigo’s Brookland Location a No Go but an Indian Restaurant, Masala Story, Coming

By Prince Of Petworth


3301-3305 12th Street, NE at Kearny

Well this is a bummer. Thanks to Rebecca for sending an update from Eater DC on plans for ‘Chapter 2’ from the owners of Indigo:

“Indigo co-founder Dinesh Tandon says he and his wife, chef Nidhi Tandon, have split from other family members still working to open a new Indian restaurant at 3301 12th Street NE.

No word on what the substitute Indian restaurant still on the way will be called or when it might debut.”

From Masala Story’s Facebook:

“Hello Brookland,

Masala Story is just around the corner, so is the opening date.
Stay tuned Washington, We will announce the date very soon. Coming Soon in Washington DC.
3301, 12th Street, NE, Washington DC. Stay tuned for the opening date.”

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