Grace Deli, 701 H Street, NE
On Thursday we learned of the horrible murder of Hae Soon “June” Lim which occurred in Grace Deli at the corner of 7th and H St, NE. It is very painful to look at but an extremely moving memorial has sprouted at the corner.
CBS reported:
“Lim was just one year away from retirement according to her son.”
Rest in Peace June Lim.
816 H St, NE
HR-57’s brief sojourn has ended at 816 H St, NE. According to a recent liquor license application that space will now be know as Fever Bar and Lounge:
“New Tavern bar/lounge with entertainment that includes occasional live bands, DJ, dancing and cover charge. Food will typically consist of a short southern menu such as chicken wings, greens, mac and cheese, etc. Occupancy load is 99.”
HR-57’s new digs are located at 1007 H St, NE:
It’s actually two storefront combined:
Photo by PoPville flickr user mosley.brian
From a press release:
Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced today that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has selected the team of Dean-Facchina LLC to complete the design and construction of the District’s first modern streetcar line along H Street and Benning Road, NE. The proposed contract was sent to the Council this week for review and approval.
“This is an important step forward to ensure the streetcar line will be in operation late next year,” said Mayor Gray. “With this contract in place, residents will see immediate progress on the final construction needed to get the cars running on H and Benning.”
Dean-Facchina will be responsible for the design and construction of the western and eastern termini of the streetcar line, the overhead catenary power system, and the Car Barn/Training Center at Benning Road and 26th Street, NE.
“Design-build contracts overlap the design and construction phases, which can shave valuable time off the delivery schedule for projects like this,” said DDOT Director Terry Bellamy. “As soon as we issue the Notice to proceed the team will be able to hit the ground running to complete this line.”
Streetcar tracks and platforms were installed on H Street and Benning Road as part of the Great Streets Projects that were completed last year. The District also owns 3 streetcar vehicles and 2 additional vehicles are now under construction at the Oregon Iron Works/United Streetcar facility in Clackamas, Oregon.
Dean-Facchina LLC is a joint venture between M.C. Dean, Inc. and the Facchina Construction Company, Inc., a leading regional design-build heavy civil infrastructure firm. The Dean-Facchina Team was specially formed for this particular design-build project. Both firms have extensive experience working on District transportation project, and the team has named Systra and Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) as the lead designers for this project.
For more information about the DC Streetcar, please visit www.dcstreetcar.com.
So when do you think we’ll see the first streetcar rolling down H Street?
From NBC Washington:
“D.C. homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman who was found dead this morning in a deli near the H Street NE corridor.
At this point, they are considering robbery as a possible motive.”
From MPD:
Shortly before 6:30 AM, members of the First District were on patrol when they were flagged down in the 700 block of H Street NE. Officers entered a business establishment and located an unconscious adult female inside. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services was requested, responded to the scene and determined that death was apparent. Members of the Homicide Branch initiated an investigation and the decedent was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The location where the occurred is 701 H St NE, Grace Deli, which was not open for business at the time. MPD Public Information Office will issued a press release after the victim’s family has been notified and detectives have an opportunity to consult with the Medical Examiner.
Updated press release from MPD:
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the fatal shooting which occurred in the 700 block of H Street, NE.
On Thursday, June 14, 2012, at approximately 6:15 am, a First District officer was flagged down by a citizen who notified him of an unconscious person in the 700 block of H Street, NE. The officer located an adult female, inside a business establishment, suffering from what was later determined to be a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and did not find any signs consistent with life. The victim was pronounced dead by a member of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office.
The decedent has been identified as 64-year-old Hae Soon Lim of Rockville, MD.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
The scaffolding has come down from the new building on 6th St, NE just south of H Street.
Do you like the way it turned out?
1348 H St, NE
Back in Aug. 2011 we found out a new restaurant from the folks behind Carolina Kitchen in Hyattsville were going to bring a new restaurant, Sweet Charleston’s, to 1348 H St, NE. Apparently it didn’t work out as the building is for lease again. It’s a cool looking space so it’ll be interesting to see who ends up with the space.
If you walk by take a peek in the window – not something you see everyday:
This rental is located at 1305 Linden Court NE (1300 block alley, between H & G Streets NE, behind Atlas Performing Arts Center):
The listing says:
Beautiful “Alley-House” for Business Space, Residence , or Live/Work Studio
• Small exceptional Row House (Zoned for Residential and/or Commercial-Business use)
• Located rear of historic Atlas Performing Arts Center and near landmark H Street Playhouse Theater
• Available ImmediatelyModern renovation for your Entrepreneurial, Artistic, or just Stylish Living convenience and comfort. Includes two open work areas (if used as commercial), or open living/dining combo and bedroom (if used as residence). Fully loaded in-line kitchen includes modern appliances (dishwasher, disposal, range, microwave, refrigerator), and lots of cabinet space. Washer/dryer also included. Full European bath with vanity and shower. Genuine hardwood and ceramic tile floors. Storage space. Accent trim. Custom window blinds. Lots of natural light and skylight. You control efficient heat pump (a/c and heat) unit.
This is a rare opportunity to occupy a great space with character in a terrific location. Situated in desired Capitol Hill North/H Street/Atlas District. Especially great if you work or play near H Street NE.
Enjoy all the benefits of a private cozy space in a town home setting.
More good stuff:
• In the heart of the “Atlas/Arts & Entertainment District”
• Lots of public transportation. Convenient links to Metro (Union Station)
• Walk to shopping, restaurants, theaters, and nightlife entertainment
Private front & rear entrances
Small private garden/patio space in rearHere’s what our current/departing residents said about us:
“We had the good fortune to find a house just a block away that we could get and gives us a bit more room for growing. Alas, it’s bittersweet as our move to a new place will have us leaving the best landlord either of us have ever had. We have no issues being references that prospective tenants could contact, and will do whatever possible to help you in showing the house to the next tenants in line. Thanks for having us for the past two years.”$1625 per month – Minimum 1-Year Lease Term if used as residential.
$1625 per month – NNN Lease if used as commercial (tenant pays rent, utilities, real estate tax, hazard insurance, and 3% annual escalation).
This rental is located at 1337 Maryland Avenue, NE:
The listing says:
“The Marylander: unit #1 available for rent, offering 1-Level LUXURY Living w/ priv parking, gleaming HW flrs, sunligt beams thru the oversized windows, gourmet kit, granite top BR vanities are a few features offered. Come see 4-yourself.”
You can see a virtual tour here (warning – music plays but you can mute it.)
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,200/Mo.
From popularise:
The concept will be based around an inviting market place environment spearheaded by collaboration between the creators of DURKL and Toki Underground; combining both fashion and food, while at the same time giving local vendors an opportunity to market and sell their products.
We believe that H Street is ready for something new and different. A space that will operate both day and night, during the week and on weekends, providing an offering as diverse as the neighborhood itself. We think of it like a new age Eastern Market. We are excited about the potential possibilities for this project, and look forward to further developing the concept with the input and support of our future customers.
and
Maketto is a collaborative creative enterprise conceived to bring a curated fashion and culinary boutique to the Atlas District. Inspired by international markets and worldwide street culture, Maketto will offer several unique retail experiences ranging from fine dining to more casual gourmet snacks and cocktails bar side, to various food stalls that will feature delicacies inspired by Asian night markets including Chinese donuts, Shanghai steamed dumplings, barbeque pork buns, and even on-site roasted, first-class coffee. Patrons may create their own culinary itineraries while indulging in limited edition fashions from DURKL and a handful of other curated brands as well as special release sneakers.
Two Local Visionaries, One New Retail Collaboration
In May of 2012, two great local operators, Erik Bruner-Yang of Toki Underground and Will Sharp of DURKL, signed a lease for Maketto, a groundbreaking joint venture that will forever change the DC retail experience. The new collaborative destination will offer one-of-a-kind shopping and dining come early 2013.
From a press release:
“Commissioned by local restaurant Smith Commons Dining Room & Public House (1245 H Street, NE), the artist is covering a 35′ x 30′ space on the building side wall with an image originally painted on canvas, entitled ‘Dusk.’ The mural is a realistic depiction of a hybrid rooster / man in a cape pulled open to reveal a pastoral landscape in the vein of 19th century Romanticist painters, with the business name blended in at the roof edge.”
“This is the second work by GAIA for the restaurant. The first image, a single hand (a recurring theme in his work) posed in a manner reminiscent of classic paintings of spiritual figures, was added to the 2nd level of the building in early 2011.
On Sunday, June 10, from 5-7pm, Contemporary Wing will host an artist talk and reception with GAIA, who will share the story of his work, his inspirations and thoughts on street art, and examples of his international installation and artworks. More detail will be available through the gallery’s website (ContemporaryWing.com).”
