2319 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Well breath deeply either way…
Prior to Glover Tobacco this space was home to Glover Books & Music, Tennis Zone and most recently a bank ATM.
And now I’m going to wonder the streets trying to remember Glover Books & Music. I may shake a fist or two at the sky. But I’ll be alright. The birds will cheer me up.
“Toss the packages over! There’s Nothing Breakable! Thanks!” (more…)
2100 P Street, NW
A new construction permit says that “alteration will incorporate a separate existing vacant restaurant tenant space into the hotel ground floor…remove the kitchen…” (more…)
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2 residential adjacent lots
Each building is a 3-level 2,700 sq. ft. residence
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Convenient location behind Eastern Market, near Library of Congress, Barracks Row and Capitol
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/7.5BA contemporary-classical showpiece in Observatory Circle, directly across from the Vice President’s residence, complete with a pool, elevator, and separate guest house—all for $9.5M.
“A beautifully maintained row house in Columbia Heights that pairs original DC charm with true move-in-ready condition. This exceptional home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths total, including a fully separate basement rental unit with its own entrance — ideal for rental income, an au pair suite, or multigenerational living.”
“With more than 3,400 square feet across four finished levels, this expansive Brightwood rowhouse offers a scale and flexibility rarely found in the neighborhood. The fully finished lower level is a true second unit with its own kitchen, bath, private walkout entrance, and Certificate of Occupancy.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “classic rowhome” on Capitol Hill offering “three levels of living space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own” and “a great opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and add their own finishes while preserving the character of a traditional DC rowhome.”
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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The first annual Consortium art show
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4914 Wisconsin Ave, NW
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Not holding my breath here but appreciate the effort.
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, today introduced a bill to require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit recommendations to Congress on how to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes, as well as cost estimates for each recommendation.
“D.C. residents are increasingly contacting me about the negative impact train noise and vibrations are having on their health, quality of life, and even the structural integrity of their homes,” Norton said. “Although trains provide an essential mode of transportation, Congress should examine whether there are viable, cost-effective ways to mitigate the harms caused by long-term train noise and vibrations.”
Train noise and vibrations negatively affect residents of the District of Columbia and communities across the country. In making its recommendations, the bill would require GAO to consider train speed and frequency, hours of operations, modifications to tracks and trains, track maintenance, mitigation measures between tracks and homes, and distance between tracks and homes, among other factors. The bill would require GAO to submit its recommendations to Congress not later than one year after enactment.
Norton’s introductory statement follows. (more…)
Thanks to Aaron for sending the latest Tesla drama: “On a Tesla on 19th Street, north of Dupont, over the weekend.”
I hope one day look back on this period and
Thanks to Aaron for sending: “Across the street from the US institute of Peace, RIP.”
Their website says:
“The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is a new national monument to be built at the National Mall in Washington D.C. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred on July 14, 2022.
Although we have been constructing the different elements of the memorial off-site for several years, construction on-site has begun. We are projecting the Dedication Ceremony to be in 2026. (more…)