U Street

It’s Time To Play Good Deal or Not?

By Prince Of Petworth

I think the courtyard of the Union Row condos looks awesome. The condos are located on 14th St. between V and W and this is a pretty sweet location that should be factored in for “good deal or not”. Apparently there are two types of condos – The Flats and The Warehouses. The Flats prices range from studios in the high $200s, one bedrooms from mid $400s and two bedrooms, the upper $400s and two bedrooms/dens from the upper $500s.

The Warehouse has single level units from the high $300s, 1.5 level units from the upper $400s and 2.5 levels from the low $700s. If anyone can find interior pictures be sure to post the link in the comments. But this is a new building so I’m sure it looks nice. Now have at it, good deal or not?

Mayor to Announce Development Plan for Lincoln Theater

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Mayor Adrian M. Fenty on Thursday, April 24, 2008, will announce a new development plan that will generate operating support for the Lincoln Theatre and provide new amenities for the U Street neighborhood. The Mayor will also provide an update on several other projects along the corridor.”

Anyone know what they are referring to regarding the “other projects along the corridor”? Has anyone been to the Lincoln Theater?

What’s The Word on Jin?

By Prince Of Petworth

I frequently walk by Jin at 2017 14th Street just north of U street. So what’s the story is it a restaurant or a club or both? Is it any good?

Cool City Sign

By Prince Of Petworth

But what is that sculpture over the sign? Does that represent a crown? And incidentally, will you be sad when eventually all the pawnbrokers fade from 14th Street? I think they add some nice flavor and character. And I always know where to go when I want to pick up a butterfly knife or a violin for that matter…

U Street To Get A Boutique Hotel?

By Prince Of Petworth

This is potentially super cool news. Thanks to a reader for sending me this link from DCMUD about possibly development on U Street across the street from the Ellington Apartments. DCMUD reports:

“Though in its very early stages and likely to evolve, the vision is to replace the current strip mall across the street from the Ellington Apartments, replacing it with a single building that would house underground parking, retail on the ground floor, a boutique hotel on floors 3-8, and possibly capped by two floors of residential to max out the density.”

So do you think this is a good idea for that spot on U street?

Vastu’s A Furniture Store, Yeah?

By Prince Of Petworth

No cell phones? I can’t decide if that is the coolest thing I’ve seen or if it is slightly insane. It’s not like it’s a movie theatre but I generally despise people’s phone conversations. So, ok, I’ve decided this is a pretty cool policy. What do you think?

Neat Neighborhood Find: Millennium Decorative Arts

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m going to be honest with you all. This is my favorite store on U Street. Milliennium located at 1528 U Street is the greatest of the used furniture stores in town for a reasonable price. I got a wicked cool coffee table here a couple of years ago. So now I’m happy to share it with you. It is very unassuming and you’ve probably walked by it dozens of times. It is a basement store so that is easy to do. But the stuff they have, for the price they offer, is tops. I had the chance to talk with one of the owners, Glynn Romero, who told me that the store has been open since 1992. Glynn and his partner have owned the shop for about two and a half years. If you need anything super cool for your home I highly recommend you check it out. Prices range from $5 to $1000 depending upon what you’re looking for. I think I paid like $200 for the sickest coffee table you’ll ever see. Lots of cool photos of their wares after the jump.
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The Floridian – Playing One Big Joke on the City?

By Prince Of Petworth

I know I’ve blogged about the new condo building the Floridian, located near V and Sherman by the 9:30 Club, but I’ve never seen this section in its full glory before. Seriously, what the hell is this? I’m feeling 70s nostalgia here, yeah? Alright, for real, thumbs up or thumbs down? Maybe I’m being too harsh, if every building looked the same we’d have a pretty boring city. But I’m a little hesitant about this one.

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