3307 14th Street, NW looking north to the Columbia Heights Plaza
This space was formerly home to Carvel and Cinnabon and the Uptowner Cafe.
Think SportClips haircuts will do well here?
Columbia Heights
Well this is a promising photographic teaser. Any Dahi Puri, Misal Pav, Keema Pav, Vada Pav and/or Kati Roll fans?
“Stay tuned for details on our official grand opening, coming up winter 2018!” (more…)
Photo from last year by Stan Engebretson
From an email:
“Following in the footsteps of last year’s inaugural Opera Outside event, Washington Concert Opera (WCO) will stage another performance this year again at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park in partnership with Washington Parks & People. The performance is free to the public and will take place at 11:00 am on October 27th, 2018 near the Joan of Arc statue on the top field. Attendees are encouraged to come early to reserve a good spot and bring a picnic blanket. Children and dogs are welcome. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live on Meridian Place NW and there’s this neighborhood cat that’s sort of local legend. His name is Hoagie and everyone on the street knows him. He’s really the one thing that ties the entire community there together. Well, I just found out Hoagie’s gone missing.”
Keep your eyes peeled
11th and Columbia Road, NW photo by Stephen Ball
Matt reported:
“Heads up, definitely a shooting [shots fired] in Columbia Heights last night around 9 pm. I heard 4-5 gunshots pop off then minutes later sirens and a helicopter overhead. On Columbia between 14th and a 11th.”
Stephen reported:
“5 shots at 11th and Columbia NW. No one/nothing hit.”
Anjali also reported: “I heard the 5 shots also right outside my place.”
via National Park Service
Thanks to Rick for sharing this incredibly exciting news from the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service has scheduled an informational meeting on October 17, 2018 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Library (3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010) to present details about upcoming restoration work at Meridian Hill Park. Meridian Hill Park, a National Historic Landmark located at 15th St. & Euclid St., NW, Washington, DC, initially opened to the public in 1936. The newest phase of rehabilitation and restoration work, expected to start in fall 2019, will focus primarily on the park’s Lower Plaza–including (more…)
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Reader looking for a roommate:
$1150 / 150ft2 – Spacious room in newly renovated, airy Columbia Heights apartment
14th Street and Columbia Road NW
1-year lease
November 1st move-in, but flexible to find the right fit.
$1150 + electric, wifi, and cleaning service ~$125
Spacious sunlit room with three windows and a great view. The room can EASILY fit a king or queen size bed in addition to dressers.
Within walking and biking distance of: (more…)
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 5th, 2018, at approximately 5:45 PM, Fifth District Officers received a call for the sound of gunshots near 15th and D Streets, NE. Officers responded to the location and located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical assistance was requested, and the victim was subsequently transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Two (2) individuals have been detained in reference to this shooting, and two (2) firearms have been recovered.
Anyone with information regarding this event is encouraged to call (202) 727-9099, or send a text to 50411.”
From MPD around 3am:
“The Third District Detective’s Office is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW. Third District patrol units responded to the area to investigate the sound of gunshots. Officers found two victims, both suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)
This rental is located at 13th and Harvard Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1499 / 350ft2 – Boutique Studio at The Red Elephant – Nov 1
“Studio at The Red Elephant
Are you a giant anonymous person? Are you devoid of character? If you’re not, why would you live in a giant anonymous building devoid of character? (more…)
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 Bright MLS, which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Featured Property: 1011 Irving St NW
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Parking: Carport Ownership: Fee Simple Basement Yes, fully finished
Original List Price: $849,000. List Price at Contract: $849,000.
List Date: 9/4/2018
Days on Market: 8
Settled Sales Price: $863,888.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 10/1/2018
Transaction type: Standard
Original GDoN post can be seen: here.
The original listing can be seen here: here.
Commenters to the original GDoN post were polarized on this listing. (more…)