Back in Jan. ’11 we saw that this long troubled property ( horse’s ass award nominee in Sept. ’10) at 12th and S St, NW was in violation of DC regulations. I was happy to see a whole slew of permits posted and construction on going. We’ve been monitoring this property since 2008.
“Dear PoP,
Sad news – check out the Shaw’s Tavern Facebook page. Looks like they’re not making enough money to stay open while they don’t have a liquor license. Hopefully there will be a positive outcome from the hearing and they’ll be able to reopen. Bummed because I’ve been gone on business travel all month and was looking forward to trying to food when I get back next week!”
Shaw’s Tavern Facebook page says:
“Shaw’s Tavern is closing its doors from Saturday 27th of August.
We could not survive without a liquor license. We will re -open when we are allowed to serve alcohol.”
Shaw’s Tavern is located at 520 Florida Ave, NW. They opened without a liquor license on July 29th 2011.
CityPaper’s Young and Hungry wrote last week:
“At a hearing on Aug. 10, a city inspector testified about documents allegedly doctored by a tavern manager, which were used to illegally obtain alcohol from wholesalers for pre-opening festivities.
The board, in recess until Sept. 14, is expected to rule on Shaw’s lingering liquor issues within 90 days.”
Thanks to a reader for sending photos and the word:
“Across the street from Town. It is for rent for commercial use.”
This home is located at 990 Florida Ave, NW:
The flier says:
“TAX SF-INCORRECT. A work of architectural genius exemplifying green urban living & meticulous design. This 4-level residence w/ dramatic vistas and an abundance of natural light features an open state-of-the-art kitchen w/ concrete countertops, sculptural steel stair, glass doors & walls, floating balconies, purposeful well-proportioned rooms, in-floor radiant heat, solar electricity & hot water.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
I’ve featured this home numerous times – always fun to see them for sale. Thanks to a reader for the heads up. What do you think of the inside? This 4 bed/2 bath is going for $1,195,000.
Thanks to all who took photos and sent word of this awesome new mural:
“9th & S NW – a guy playing checkers on the alley side of the Capitol Pool Checkers Club.”
Back in April we briefly spoke about Red Toque when they got a new awning. I’ve since heard from folks that the food is awesome but they never seem to be very busy. And since we’ve been on a kabob roll I thought it was time for a proper judging of Red Toque. They are located at 6th and R St, NW and you can see their menu here. Is the food as good as I hear it is? Any must order items?
It’s been a long journey for Ken’s. Last we heard in July it looked like they were going to become a Chinese Restaurant. Alas the mystery is no longer – thanks to a reader for sending the word:
“Ken’s Carryout is becoming…
Arthur Treacher’s! I don’t really know how this is going to work, since it’s a small space and there probably won’t be much room for seating, but there it is.”
According to wikipedia:
“Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips is a fast food seafood restaurant chain. As of 2008, there were 45 stores in 8 northern states of the United States which serve fish and chips. Its main competitors are Long John Silver’s and Captain D’s. To this day many locations have been cobranded with Nathan’s.”
Any fans?
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Featured Property: 1225 10th St NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Original List Price: $850,000.
List Price at Contract: $850,000.
List Date: 05/16/2011
Days on Market: 12
Settled Sales Price: $815,000.
Settlement Date: 07/28/2011
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original Good Deal or Not post is: here
The listing can be seen: here. Pics can be seen by clicking through the arrows on the main pic after opening the listing link.
In downtown DC, even within a very defined neighborhood boundary, the wide range of styles, conditions, sizes of homes and corresponding lots provides challenges for pricing and appraisal. In this case, we have a very unique property (a carriage house), on a large lot that had once been three lots, with a combination of residential and commercial zoning, located on a historic cool funky alley in a historic district, all in play. Some of the comments in the original Good Deal or Not (GDoN) post (see link above) provide some additional perspective.
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Rendering via Roadside development
Thanks to all for sharing this big development. ANC rep Rachelle Nigro wrote yesterday:
“This afternoon I received information from Giant’s District manger that the Giant will be closing on September 8th. The pharmacy will close on August 22nd and the prescriptions will be transferred to the Safeway on L St. They are working on a shuttle bus schedule to the Giant on 14th and Park Rd.”
For those who haven’t been following these developments – it is part of the City Market at O project. You can learn about CityMarketatO here and here:
“Construction is slated to commence in February 2011 with the preservation and securing of the historic market structure. This will be succeeded in late Summer 2011 with the closing of the Giant Food storeand the razing of the grocery store and excavation of the site. The Giant will reopen in late summer 2013 with the 181-room limited service hotel and 400 units of market rate rental housing opening in early fall 2013. Completing the project, the 84-unit affordable senior housing building and 145-unit condominium will be delivered n fall 2014”
The old Majestic Cleaners at 435 R St, NW is getting completely gutted. I briefly chatted with the owner who said he doesn’t have a new tenant signed yet but he’s thinking the space will become a Martial Arts studio.
