14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Bonkers. Like how the new building is turning out?
Before:
Logan Circle
1409 14th Street, NW
The transformation from Playbill Cafe to Da Hong Pao is complete:
Photo taken on Saturday so not clear if opening is this week or next – but soon!
Peek inside:
RIP:
September 2011
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed from my window (Friday @ 8:24pm) people were posting signs. I couldn’t see what the signs said from my window but I took a picture of them anyway. This morning [Saturday] on my way to the airport I checked out the signs. They are all down the 1300 block of R st NW for “emergency” no parking with a reason “Shinola Detroit block party” starting Saturday at 9:30.
Can individuals really post signs 12 hours in advance for a “party” and subject citizens to ticket and towing charges and fines?”
This rental is located at 1316 12th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Polished Logan 1 Bed/Bat Rental offers modern living w/ wood floors, high ceilings and clean lines, nestled in a turn-of-the-century brownstone with historic facade. Open concept eat-in kitchen features stnlss appls, granite counters and breakfast bar. BR suite w/ walk-in closet. Designer bath w/ glass shower. Central A/C. In-home W/D. Pets ok. Walk to metro and best of Logan / 14th St and Shaw.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,300/Mo.
via google maps
From MPD just before 2am:
“Members of the Third District are currently investigating a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 1300 block of R Street N.W. Units have located shell casings, but at this time, no victims have been located. Traffic in this area may be affected by this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
This rental is located at 1300 N Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Rare Contemporary sunny 2BR+2FB in Logan built in 04 . Featuring SS appliance, and large windows 10ft ceiling, open floor plan and Bamboo floors. Building features E-lounge with internet access, gym and building patio. Just steps away from Metro, Whole Foods, Starbucks, restaurants, bars and the energy of 14th St. Corridor!! Available July 15th, Parking Included”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,350/Mo.
A reader nominates:
“This Fed Ex truck was completely blocking the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Rhode Island Ave and Q St NW right in front of Seaton Elementary School. It was during the evening rush hour on a week day. The driver was nowhere to be seen. This is already a dangerous crossing because cars fly off Rhode Island and onto Q without looking for pedestrians. As you can sort of see from the photo there was plenty of space for the driver to pull up so they wouldn’t be blocking the pedestrian crossing but apparently they just couldn’t be bothered.”
This rental is located at 1431 11th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Brand New 1BR in LOGAN–NO shared walls w/neighbor and NO neighbor above–in boutique 6-unit condo building by acclaimed Robertson Development. Bright and spacious floor plan w/East & West exposure. Wide-plank hickory wood flooring throughout, lighting on dimmers, ELFA closets. Kitchen w/Quartz counters and under cab lighting. Bath w/Carrara marble counters & frameless glass shower doors.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,400/Mo.
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to solicit advice on this situation, which has now occurred three times in three weeks. It seems our place has been listed on craigslist as a vacation rental. Three times now, there is a random ring on our doorbell, and we open the door to find families that are expecting to stay at our address for a week’s vacation. They explain that they have already paid money via wire transfer from their bank accounts. Two of the families were from St. Augustine, FL, and had driven the whole way. They showed us an official looking lease arrangement with our address shown. It’s heartbreaking to have to be the one to tell them they’ve been scammed- not to discount how the families must feel, of course.
I called the police, but they said that I was not being scammed, so I had nothing to report; that the families would have to report the crime. But this is bothersome. We emailed craigslist to report the scam, but who knows if that will work. I’ve become somewhat on edge, fearing that in the middle of the day, on any day, I may have to go break more bad news to people at my door. And what if they become angry? I don’t know what recourse we have. Apparently, this is a common scam. Has anyone else experienced this?”
via google maps
A reader reported around 11:15pm Friday night:
“Multiple, rapid fire and detectives on the scene. Police keep arriving. It’s bad. Ambulance arrived 11.20, helicopter right after. Shots fired 11:07 cops arrives less than three minutes later.”
From MPD:
“We are currently working a shooting in the 1300 block of Riggs Rd NW. Please avoid the area as traffic will be impacted.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”