Wow, this is a much bigger project than I originally thought. You can see what the building originally looked like (13th and Girard St, NW) back in March ’11 here.
It looks like they might be keeping the murals too:
Renovation
Photo via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
“Dear PoPville,
The house at 4 Logan Circle (John Logan House) was documented in 1973 as being in a “dilapidated condition” (you think?) for the Historic American Buildings Survey. (picture from Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Not too long after that, part of the house on this side (13th St), collapsed into the street.”
At the end of last week took a look at this great reno and in addition to the cool history above – I got some details on the plans for the building. According to listing agent Michele Topel from TTR Sotheby’s International Realty:
“There will be four two bedroom condominiums, between about 1500-1700 sq ft with high end finishes, outdoor space and parking. They will initially be offered as rentals at prices around $5000-$5800 per month and we are just waiting for occupancy permits to begin tours of the property, which we hope to have in 30 days.”
I asked Michele when she thought the properties might be sold and she replied 3-5 years. I’m def. looking forward to seeing what the inside looks like but in the meantime you can see the floor plans here:
And more history here:
Photo courtesy of Michele Topel, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
We took a look at this awesome renovation back in April (when it was also raining) but a reader writes in about the railings and I got some better photos. Looks so good now. I’ll repost as a GDoN when the units go for sale.
And here’s the great railing the reader liked:
I’ve never seen a stone renovation in action like this. It’s pretty wild. It looks like they have to individual pick the stones and put them together like a puzzle? Is that right? I assume the second floor will be all stone as well? I hope to remember where exactly I took this photo for a follow up when it’s all completed…
Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick
From an email:
“Historic House Toolbox
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Photo by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo
“Dear PoPville,
Like many rowhomes in the area, I have a basement with a low ceiling. Currently, the ceiling is exposed (i.e. can see the rafters and plumbing and electrical work). I’m looking for ideas on how to finish it off, without compromising height and maintaining some sort of access to the plumbing and electrical. Because of this, drop ceilings and drywall are out. Other suggestions I’ve heard are paint (either white or black), beadboard with access panels, burlap (yes, burlap), or just leaving it alone. Has anyone tried these options? Are you happy with them? Any other suggestions? Digging out the floor is not an option – I’m not looking to convert the basement into a money pit, just a semi-finished space for a rec room. I’m leaning toward painting it white, but am concerned about whether over time this will just serve to highlight dust on the exposed pipes.”
and somewhat related:
Photo by PoPville flickr user JosephLeonardo
“Dear PoPville,
I am in the process of finishing the basement in my Petworth rowhouse, and I haven’t yet installed a ceiling. Like most old D.C. basements, large, old radiator pipes (about 2″ diameter) hang about 8 inches below the joists in several spots. Instead of ultimately leaving the pipes hanging below the ceiling or enclosing them in awkward soffits, I would like to raise them in between the joists if possible. A friend told me that they could be replaced with much smaller copper pipes that could be hidden underneath the drywall ceiling. Anyone have experience doing this? About how much did it cost? Any recommendations for someone who does this type of work?”
Photo by PoPville flickr user C. Michael Poole
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Washington, DC and I was thinking about converting a den into a bedroom. It has a door and 3 windows for egress. I have the space to build a closet 2 feet deep 5 wide and 6 feet tall but does the room have to be a certain square footage or width/length to be considered a bedroom?”
Anyone ever successfully (legally) convert a den into a bedroom? Anyone what are the exact rules/language that defines a bedroom?
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80
“Dear PoPville,
I am looking for a chimney and fireplace specialist and was wondering if anyone in PoPville had an affordable recommendation. I am not looking for anything fancy — my chimney needs work to function properly and safely, but it is out of view so I don’t care what it looks like or need any fancy brickwork. I also probably need some fireplace repairs, so someone that specializes in both would be great.”
“Dear PoPville,
We are having new stairs repoured and need to replace our rod iron railing. Where do you buy new railing? We aren’t thinking any crazy custom design, just something simple & classic like our 100 year old row house.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if any of your readers have any experience with refinishing a cast iron tub? Good companies, what to expect, etc.”