Mount Pleasant

About that “hostile architecture” in Lamont Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to Mary for sending the update on the bench divider over the weekend. Unclear if it was a rogue removal or an official removal. Commenters to the original post say: “There is an ANC meeting tomorrow night at the Mount pleasant library at 730 pm to decide what to do about these.”

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UPDATE from DPR:

“The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) would like to thank the community for bringing this to our attention. The installation of the middle dividers was not authorized by the District government. Therefore, at DPR’s request, the Department of General Services (DGS) removed the dividers earlier this week.”

“Anyone have an idea who is responsible for this and how we can speak out against it?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Noticed today that there’s some new hostile architecture in Lamont Park: wooden dividers installed on all the benches so folks can’t lie down. I’ve lived on the block facing this park for 7 years and have never found people resting on the benches to be a problem. Anyone have an idea who is responsible for this and how we can speak out against it?”

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3258 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

UPDATE from DPR:

“The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) would like to thank the community for bringing this to our attention. The installation of the middle dividers was not authorized by the District government. Therefore, at DPR’s request, the Department of General Services (DGS) removed the dividers earlier this week.”

Today’s Rental is “BREATH-TAKING”

By Prince Of Petworth

16th st nw at Lamont st nw

This rental is located at 16th and Lamont Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2199 / 1br – 940ft2 – Majestics IMMENSE and BREATH-TAKING 1BEDROOM!No Move in Fee!

Contact info:
Mia Smith-Pittmon | Majestic Apartments |
Beautiful & Bold, 1 Bedroom -1 Bath Apartment – Washington
3200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
$2,199/mo
KEY FEATURES
Year Built: 1937
Sq Footage: 940 sqft.
Bedrooms: 1 Bed
Bathrooms: 1 Bath
Parking: None
Lease Duration: 1 Year (See Details Below)
Deposit: $0
Pets Policy: No Pets Allowed
Laundry: Shared
Property Type: Apartment

DESCRIPTION
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Majestic apartments in Mt. Pleasant is more than just a place to live. It is a place to connect with friends and neighbors. Close your eyes and imagine enjoying a cup of coffee while starring out of your beautiful bay window. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle that delivers the good life. Majestic Apartments has a new address, make it yours. you. You are surrounded by sophisticated design, a perfect compliment to the magnificent setting. Our charming property has a laundry room on site, an amazing rooftop deck that shows the wonderful views of the District of Columbia, a speedy on-site maintenance and concierge team! Certain utilities are also included in the price of rent!. Check out the apartments at The Majestic today!

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RENTAL FEATURES (more…)

“Does anyone have any estimates of how much it costs to convert a pre-existing apartment building into condos?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

My friends and I live in an amazing three story rowhouse divided into apartments in our favorite part of DC. The excellent landlady unfortunately has to sell the house due to some health issues and we’re thinking to pool our money (and TOPA rights) to buy the house.

It makes a lot more sense to buy the home as a group then divide it into condos, so we’re not all stuck to living together for all time. Does anyone out there have any estimates of how much it costs to convert a pre-existing apartment building into condos?

Open to any other ideas on how to do this as well.”

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