1528 U Street, NW

The Press opened up on U Street back in 2013. They have other locations around town including a new spot at the Wharf and a new location in Adams Morgan. Chris reports:

“When I went to pick up my dry cleaning at The Press location on U St. NW last night, there was a sign on the door saying the location was closing as of Dec. 31. Not a ton of notice, as I’d dropped something off just last Friday and there was no such sign!

I just called them (needed to call about a missing sweater anyway) and double-checked, and they’re indeed closing that location on Sunday.”


Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is MRIS (Metropolitan Regional Information Systems), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1314 W St NW #B
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1.5 Parking: Paved Driveway Ownership: Condo
Living space square footage: 706 square feet
Original List Price: $549,000. List Price at Contract: $549,000.
List Date: 11/20/2017 Days on Market: 7
Settled Sales Price: $549,000.
Seller Subsidy: $1000.
Settlement Date: 12/22/2017
Price per Settled Square Foot (adjusted for parking): $733.
Transaction type: Standard
Original GDoN post can be seen: here.
The original listing can be seen here: here.

Repurposed as condos in 2005, this U Street Corridor conversion pre-dated the significant PN Hoffman warehouse and new construction development of Union Row, around the corner on 14th Street, by two years. This block of W Street includes several small scale (2-4 units) condo associations in formerly single family large scale Victorians. (more…)



via google maps

From MPD at 11:45am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting. An adult male victim walked into an area hospital with a non life threatening gunshot wound to the buttocks. The victim has reported that the incident took place near 11th and U Streets NW. Third District units are attempting to locate a crime scene however none has been located yet.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099.”


This rental is located at 1833 New Hampshire Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1625 / 323ft2 – Urban-Chic Unit Available NOW! Stunning Location!

Windermere-Harrowgate: Great Corner Unit Available NOW!

Beautifully renovated Studio now available at the Windermere/Harrowgate, an historic, luxury apartment community in Washington’s most desirable neighborhood! An outstanding value with city convenience this sun filled corner unit offers lots of windows, stylish new granite countertops and solid maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, brand new tile and porcelain bath fixtures, cable/high speed internet access and beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout. All utilities included. Blocks to the Dupont Circle Metro (red line), shopping and dining choices galore and, of course, a world-renowned nightlife! Controlled building access, on-site management office and newly renovated common areas, including a fitness center, storage and bicycle rooms. On-site laundry room. Sorry, no pets! (more…)



2100 Vermont Ave, NW at V Street

Thanks to Wet Dog Tavern for sending the updated photos. Also:

“We currently will be hosting a “Photos with your Pets” on December 16th where people can bring their pets to get photos with Santa. All donations go straight to the Humane Rescue Alliance.”


courtesy Wet Dog Tavern

Photos of the games after the jump. (more…)


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