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Dear PoP – What’s Going on at 7th and S St, NW by the Shaw Metro?

By Prince Of Petworth

This came up this morning when talked about the nearby Howard Theater restoration project. The metro construction is indeed the old Broadcast Center One project that will now become home to the United Negro College Fund. Washington Business Journal wrote:

UNCF is expected to purchase 50,000 square feet of office space at Seventh and S streets NW, in the $143 million development once called Broadcast Center One. The college financial aid provider is committed to building a 5,000-square-foot assistance center on the ground floor.

Work on the development is expected to start in August, with a grand opening in 2012.

Additionally the project, “will feature 168,000 square feet of office space, 133 apartment units and 15,000 square feet of retail space.” according to the Business Journal.

Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses.

Howard Theater Update

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Do you have any updates on the Howard Theater renovations (7th & T Streets, NW) and more specifically the vacant storefronts and empty lot next to the Howard Metro stop? The storefronts and lot are all connected to the the Theater from the side and back and we *hope* that there is some movement finally happening.”

I don’t have a huge update but I was very excited to see that Michael Marshall Architecture was involved with the project. These are the folks who did the super cool new house at 2815 Woodland Drive, NW.

Anyone know what’s going to happen to the retail spaces next to the theater?

I will be saddened when/if this mural goes away… Close ups after the jump. (more…)

Movement at the Corner of 11th and O St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I live in Shaw and saw that the bodega on 11th and O was shuttered with its outdoor signs taken down. I met the owner who said he’s going to be renovating the building and is looking for some commercial tenants. I guess he had preliminarily spoken with the Saint Ex / Bar Pillar folks, but he’s apparently open to suggestions.”

I feel like this building has been boarded up for ages. So glad to hear it’ll be getting some love soon. What do you guys think would work here – a nicer bodega/corner store or do you think the retail is big enough for a restaurant/bar like the nearby Veranda at 11th and P St, NW?

Who do you think would be the ideal commercial tenant here?

UPDATE: St. Ex has informed me that they have zero interest in this property. Looking forward to seeing who ends up there.

The 5pm Post – Brazilian Christmas Party Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

We’re throwing a Brazilian Christmas party on Saturday, December 18 called For All a Good Night. There’s going to be a live Brazilian band playing Forró and Pagode music, as well as dance lessons from a well known Samba teacher and dancer, Sonia Pessoa.

Forró (pronounced foh-haw) is a Brazilian couples dance that anyone can learn.

The event is at Level X Bar & Lounge, upstairs of Axum Ethiopian Restaurant (1934 9th St NW) and lasts from 8pm to 2:30am.”

Good Deal or Not? “A Winner!” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 507 Q St, NW:


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The flier says:

“A WINNER! STYLISH TOWNHOUSE WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES. OUTSTANDING FINISHES–ALL NEW! 10-FT CEILINGS & STUNNING OPEN FLOOR PLAN FOR MODERN LIVING! COMPLETELY & REDONE–NEW HARDWOODS, BRAND NEW TOP-LINE STAINLESS & SILESTONE OPEN KITCHEN W/ BREAKFAST BAR. BIG SUN-FILLED WINDOWS. STYLISH BATHS! GREAT OUTDOOR SPACE ON BOTH LEVELS. MOVE IN AND START LIVING!”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

What do you think of the renovation itself? Do you think $599,000 for this 3 bed/2.5 bath sounds realistic?

Horse’s Ass Award Nominee – South West Corner of 9th and Q St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Every time I walk past this corner I naively think there may be some progress. Sadly, the only progress I’ve recently noticed is a proper boarding up of the windows. This one is not far from another nominee the Carter G Woodson house which also has seen little progress. Though fortunately there are reports that the big one across the street (north east corner) that used to be painted with the murals including “Bienvenu a Shaw Le Slum Historique” has been purchased. I’ll be sure to update with photos as renovations take place.

Hopefully that will encourage someone to buy/restore this one as well.

DC Public Library Presents, “Howard Theatre: We Were There” Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From and email:

“Were you at the Howard Theatre? Did you perform there? Were you in the audience? Waiting by the stage door? Skipping school to come to a matinée? Come to the DC Music Salon at the Watha T. Daniel Shaw Neighborhood Library on Wednesday December 8th and bring your photos, posters and memories. Dr. Bernard Demczuk, Howard Theatre Community Committee chairperson, and Blair Ruble, author of “Washington’s U. Street: A Biography” will lead an informal discussion. There will also be a screening of the documentary, “Howard Theatre: A Century In Song” and James Brown and the Famous Flames performance from the 1964 T.A.M.I. Show. The Watha T. Daniel Shaw Neighborhood Library is located at 1630 7th St NW near the Shaw/Howard University Metro Station. The event will begin at 7 p.m.”

Good Deal or Not? “Redone Townhouse With Loft” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1813 6th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“REDONE TOWNHOUSE WITH LOFT, A MUST SEE! 3 BR. , 2.5 B, WALK OUT BASEMENT; LOFT (HAS 1/2 BA), BA & BR IN BASMENT W/ SEPERATE SITTING/LR & 8+FT. CEILING, WAHSER/DRYER HOOKUP, 1 BLOCK TO HOWARD/SHAW METRO, BLOCKS FROM NEW CONVENTION CENTER AND NEW YORK AV. , IDEALLY LOCATED/LEDTROIT PARK/U ST/. SHADOWNTOWN. GREAT VALUE, TENANT OCCUPIED BUT EASY TO SHOW. TAX RECORD SQ. FT. NOT CORRECT.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $450,000 – sound about right?

Good Deal or Not? “light filled open floor plan” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1425 11th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Logan Circle area, light filled open floor plan, upper floor, end unit, new construction 06, 2 story condo with parking. Gourmet kitchen, granite/ss, beautiful hardwood floors on main level, fireplace, custom lighting, spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, custom window treatments/shutters, access to community roof deck, 2 blocks to metro and steps to downtown.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Do I need glasses or are those photos a bit blurry? Very strange. From what you can see – do you like the layout? This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $524,900 with a $451.25 homeowners fee. Sound realistic? If not what do you think it’ll go for?

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