Brookland

15 affordable artist apartments available at Brookland Artspace Lofts

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of artspace

From a press release:

Artspace Projects with Dance Place, Cultural Development Corporation, and DC Department of Housing and Community Development

15 affordable live/work apartments designated for artists, arts administrators, and educators. Available units include studios and one-bedrooms. All units are oversized, with large windows, extra-wide hallways, and garage parking. The building houses a dance studio and has a green roof.

15 units are ready for immediate occupancy.

Brookland Artspace Lofts, 3305 Eighth Street NE, 2 blocks from Brookland-CUA
metro stop on the Red Line

Brookland Artspace Lofts provides affordable rental housing specifically for artists and their families. Located in the Brookland/Edgewood neighborhood, this space enables 39 creative households to secure housing at below-market rates. Affordable live/work housing anchors creative professionals in the city, and unit proximity is intended to inspire collaboration and resource-sharing among artists.

All apartments will be leased to eligible households on a first come, first served basis. Prospective tenants may access www.artspacewashdc.org for additional information. Prospective tenants should contact Stuart Payne, property manager, at 703.200.8325 to arrange to submit an application.

Rents are listed as:

Efficiency – $970
1 bed – $1,011
2 bed – $1,205


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Good Deal or Not? “renovated into a palace” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1001 Otis St, NE:


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The flier says:

“This is a spectacular home that has been renovated into a palace. Originally it was a standard Bungalow but the owner has bumped it out into include a huge master bedroom suite. The main level has been renovated with a new kitchen, renovated rec room, rear patio/barbecue pit and parking for 4 cars.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 4 bed/3 bath is going for $1,500,000. Wow.

Ed. note: I really wanted to post this house at at 646 Keefer Pl NW that was going for $359,500 but I was too late and it’s already under contract.

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Another great Brookland specimen. This one also has some wild lawn decorations (that we once looked at a couple years ago).

Dear PoP – Brookland Development

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I was wondering if you have noticed the demolition of the old CUA dorm buildings taking place on the corner of 7th and Monroe St. NE? Do you or any of your readers happen to know what is going on there?

I’ve heard rumors of a new building going up with mixed office/retail space. This sounds like a great addition to the neighborhood!”

Another reader sent word about the plans from Bozzuto:

The multi-phase Catholic University South Campus redevelopment will be located on five city blocks in Washington, D.C.’s Brookland neighborhood, adjacent to the Brookland Metro station and just three miles north of the U.S. Capitol. The community will ultimately consist of a progressive mix of uses: approximately 720 residential units, 45 townhomes, 83,000 square feet of street-level retail, 15,000 square feet of artist studio space, a 3,000 square-foot community arts center, and 850 parking spaces. Approved plans also include streetscape and hardscape improvements which will greatly improve the South Campus’s walkability, creating a lively, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and significantly improving traffic patterns and pedestrian crossings along Michigan Avenue.

It expects to be completed in 2013.


Rendering from Bozzuto.com

And while we’re speaking about Brookland, Phil Di Ruggiero has released another one of his classic neighborhood videos:

Home Invasion, Shooting/MPD Returns Shooting in Brookland Sun. Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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This is terrifying. I’ve heard from a resident who said it was as scary as it sounds – From MPD:

On February 13, 2011 at approximately 2230 hours Fifth District units were dispatched to the 1000 block of Irving street ne for masked subjects entering a home, burglary in the first degree. Officers arrived almost immediately and confirmed a home invasion, officers surrounded the home when suddenly the suspects began to exit the house from the rear while firing weapons at the officers, the officers while in fear for their lives returned fire striking the suspects. Two of the suspects were transported to area hospitals, another suspect was taken into custody as well. All three suspects will be examined in relation to other crimes in the area.
Commander Lamar D. Greene

Dear PoP – Horrifying Dog Attack in Brookland/Woodridge Alley

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoP,

The issues with these dogs have been going on for months… and no one seems to have the courage to actually take the dogs away. I’m pro-dog, pro-pet, but this is not responsible dog-ownership. It’s amazing that the city has no means to deal with repeat offenders before we have a crisis.

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Shared on several NE listservs
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A female was just attacked by 3 pit bulls in the alley near my house parallel to 22nd St NE between Otis and Perry. Fortunately some brave souls came to help her as I’m pregnant and just hearing her screams gave me contractions so I would not have been any help if I made it outside and would have gone into labor – All I did was call 911.

I’m not sure who it was, but the ambulance came and the emt’s are knocking on doors on 22nd to help the victim. If you know anything – or if it was you and we can help – please let us know.

As for everyone else please be vigilant and be careful. These pit bulls are from the 2200 block of Otis St NE. They have been out terrorizing the neighborhood way too often.

My complaints to the police and animal control have been ignored. We have too many small children at risk.
Please help before someone else gets hurt.”

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 20th Street NE at Newton Street NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This beautiful upstairs furnished apartment is currently for rent in the Brookland/Woodridge area near Catholic University. The apartment has utilities included, a separate entrance, air conditioning, Washer/Dryer and is Metro accessible. Ideal for students. Seeking non-smoking tenants without pets.”

How do you think the separate entrance works?

$825 sound reasonable?

Sat. Night Crime: Shooting Death in Brookland, Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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Very sad news coming out of Brookland. MPD reports:

“Fifth District is working a shooting 3600 block of 12th Street, Newton Market, two gunmen entered the location dressed in dark clothing and attempted to rob the location. One of the suspects discharged a firearm striking the manager in the chest. The victim died as a result of the injury. If anyone has information relative to this shooting please call us immediately at 202 727 9099.

We need your help to close this horrible crime!
Commander Lamar D. Greene”


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MPD writes:

“At approximately 5:45 am this morning members of the MPD responded to the 1500 block of Fuller Street, Northwest, for the sounds of gunshots.

A shooting victim was discovered at a local hospital a short time later.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 2027279099 or 888919CRIME
or text at 50411.

Commander Jacob Kishter”

Judging Additions – Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth

This Brookland addition is totally wild. Never in a million years did I expect to see it on this block because every single house was a brick row house. Having said that, I think it’s awesome. What do you think – thumbs up or down?

Couple more shots after the jump. (more…)

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