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This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1603 S St NW
1603 S St NW

With 370+ open houses across DC this weekend, there’s no shortage of places to warm up between errands. Mid-November is the sweet spot before the holiday rush takes over everyone’s calendars, so it’s a great time to tour a few homes, from a Dupont Circle compound with its own carriage house to a Hawthorne Tudor to a Navy Yard condo with an assumable VA loan. Here’s a look at what the RLAH @properties team is hosting this weekend. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — David Bediz
    “Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”

  • 1300 4th St SE #205 — $620,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Significant PRICE DROP. Rare opportunity to acquire an assumable VA Loan. Welcome to elevated city living at The Bower, one of DC’s most sought-after boutique residences in the heart of Navy Yard. This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 1300 4th St SE #205 blends modern design, upscale finishes, and an unbeatable location into one exceptional offering.”

  • 4523 Nebraska Ave NW — $1,299,900 — Wakefield
    Open Sat. 12-3PM & Sun. 1-4PM — Lina McAuliffe
    “Incredible value just moments from Tenleytown Metro, schools, library, shopping, Whole Foods, and more! Freshly painted and move-in ready, this welcoming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers bright, comfortable spaces with an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. Generous living and dining areas provide plenty of room to gather while still feeling relaxed and inviting.”

  • 1245 4th St SW #E-607 — $299,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Thomas Gordon
    “Set in Southwest DC, this two-bedroom, one-bath residence at Tiber Island offers a spacious layout, abundant natural light, a private balcony, and garage parking just moments from the waterfront. Oversized windows and sliding glass doors brighten the main living space, where a generous living and dining area provides plenty of room for everyday living.”

  • 6912 Greenvale St NW — $1,150,000 — Hawthorne
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Sherri Earman
    “Realistic sellers! Price change on 10/28! What a pleasure to tour this captivating and charming Tudor in the heart of the prestigious Hawthorne–Chevy Chase community, set on a quiet, tree-lined street on a private, beautifully manicured lot. This TRUE 3 bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers approx. 3,117 finished sq ft (3,611 total) — the kind of space that lets a growing family spread out and settle in.”

  • 2000 16th St NW #403 — $525,000 — U Street
    Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Melanie Friedson
    “Welcome to the Balfour, a historic Beaux-Arts building, featured in James Goode’s book “Best Addresses.” Spacious CORNER home combines timeless architectural details of the 1900’s with 21st century’s most desired comforts. Tiled entry gallery leads to living/dining room with BAY WINDOW, high ceilings, & custom window treatments.”

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Event

Hear the DC Concert Orchestra in its season opener, “American Discoveries,” a collection of symphonic perspectives on American identity animated by folk music and anthems. The concert is 90 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

On the program:
Jessie Montgomery: Banner
Aaron Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Amy Beach: Symphony in E Minor (“Gaelic”), Op. 32


DC Government

On Monday we posted about the “Crisis of the Throne bathrooms”.

Yesterday City Administrator Kevin Donahue waded into and weighed in on the crisis:

“Although we found funding to keep the Thrones pilot program running until Sept 30, the Council plans to pay for the public toilets program next year by **terminating** 60 DC Department of Public Works employees who are working on keeping our streets and sidewalks clean.”

STAY TUNED.


Crime


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a suspect in the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect has been increased thanks to contributions from our partners at the FBI Washington Field Office and U.S. Marshals Service.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:03 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of 14th Street, Southeast. Officers located a 3-year-old girl suffering a gunshot wound to the upper body. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the girl to an area hospital, where she received treatment for critical injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at least one suspect began discharging a firearm in the block, striking a parked vehicle where the girl was seated alongside family members.

On Monday, July 7, 2025, the victim succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as 3-year-old Honesty Cheadle, of Southeast, DC. (more…)


NoMa (Near Northeast)

From a press release:

“Animal Outlook, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to exposing cruelty in animal agriculture and promoting transparency for consumers, has achieved a significant victory in its lawsuit against Harvey’s Market. The case, filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court, challenged Harvey’s Market’s alleged deceptive advertising practices related to foie gras. As part of the settlement reached on June 26, 2025, the nearly 100-year-old butcher has agreed to permanently cease the sale of foie gras. (more…)


driving dangerously

Thanks to E. for sending yesterday: “Around 3:40pm this afternoon a car was speeding down 16th St. when it hit another parked car and flipped over. It shut down all of 16th between Kalorama Rd. NW and Crescent Pl. NW. The driver of the car is okay, and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.”

Thanks to A. for sending below: (more…)