Dupont Circle


1200 18th Street, NW photo courtesy The Davis Companies

All the info on the planned 166 units of living space conversion, as well as more on Bistro Français coming to the ground floor, from a press release:

“Boston-based real estate investment, development, and management firm The Davis Companies (Davis) today announced the new name of its office-to-residential conversion development, Dimora Dupont (Dimora). Located in Dupont Circle at 1200 18th Street NW, the property is the latest office-to-residential conversion in the region and will pay homage to its history as the Ring Building through a maintained façade as it is repurposed as top-quality living space.

Derived from the Italian word for home, the name Dimora signifies heritage and intentionality, signaling a deliberate identity transformation. The building’s former office spaces will become a blend of residential, community, and retail spaces to welcome both new residents and existing community members as they engage with the area’s vibrant social scene. In its next chapter, Dimora will build on its history as a fixture in Dupont Circle to bring new energy to the neighborhood as it evolves as a destination for locals and visitors alike. (more…)


Bloomingdale

Yesterday was a terrible day with reported shootings/shots fired in Petworth and near Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park (Ed. Note: An arrest has just been announced for that one, please see below for full release) – sadly there was also another. Readers reported to me last night:

“Shots fired at 2nd and W NW today at 1:53 too. Between Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park.”

and

“Shooting at 2nd & W Street (LeDroit Park / Bloomingdale) at 1:50pm today…sounded like 5 shots.

Also of concern, this is where an elementary school is supposed to open come the first day of school next month (Seaton Elementary).” (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1840 Primrose Rd NW
1840 Primrose Rd NW

A mid-century retreat on the edge of Rock Creek Park—with a rare chance to buy the two lots next door: 1840 Primrose Rd NW

  • One-third acre bordering Rock Creek Park

  • Vaulted ceilings and walls of glass

  • 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, move-in ready

  • Room for a pool or sport court

  • Three contiguous lots available together

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA French-style estate on more than an acre in Wesley Heights, with over 15,000 square feet of living space, a swimming pool, pool house, and sweeping private grounds—all for $19M.

  • “A beautifully updated detached single-family home offering exceptional space, character, and outdoor living in sought-after AU Park. This home features a large fenced backyard, rear patio, private upper-level deck, and detached one-car garage—all just minutes from Tenleytown, Janney & Deal schools, Metro, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences.”

  • “Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. The first floor has a bedroom, full bath, and family room that opens to a private fenced backyard, which is a genuine rarity in the neighborhood.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “newly renovated three bedroom home” that “blends modern comfort with loads of charm—all nestled on a quiet neighborhood with easy access to downtown DC” and offers “a fully-finished lower-level (that) features a bedroom as well as a full bathroom, laundry area, and additional living room space.”


Columbia Heights


3100 14th Street, NW at Irving opened here back in 2010

Ed. Note: Our phone calls to the restaurant went unanswered today. Today’s hours are listed at 6am-9pm.

“Dear PoPville,

Hearing that IHOP in Columbia heights might be closed. Owner of Sabeh across the street said it’s been days since they have been opened and customer have been coming to them instead. Didn’t see any official closed signage.”

My God I gasped when I read this. Truly. I supposed most don’t remember anymore but when we broke word of this IHOP coming to Columbia Heights, it was MASSIVE news. (more…)


Event

The first annual Consortium art show

For one weekend in September, a private mansion in Upper Georgetown becomes the most beautiful room in Washington. Work by women artists, hung salon-style the way Paris did it a century ago: floor to ceiling, frame to frame, every wall alive. Sculpture on the mantels. Paintings up the staircase. Art where art is meant to live, in a home, among people, with a glass in your hand.


Crestwood

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I have questions. Oh yes, I do have questions.

Questions be damned – one need not know no more than “pizza is good”.

Pizza is good! This is FACT. This makes me so happy, I just can’t stop smiling.

Speaking of smiles here are a couple of sweet city ride scenes that brought me smiles on some recent walkabouts: (more…)


metro

Permission to scream, loudly, granted. Let it out. Full throated. Or you can dry your eyes with your sweet 50th anniversary metro merch

As of 8:30am:

“UPDATE: Heads up, Red Line customers. Please expect the following service patterns as we continue to address the water intrusion issue affecting our signaling system at Van Ness. Customers may experience crowding at Dupont Circle if trains have to offload. Please continue to check http://wmata.com and Metro Pulse for real-time information.

UPDATE: Red Line: Trains are operating every 6 minutes between Shady Grove and North Bethesda in both directions. Between Friendship Heights and Dupont trains are operating every 10-12 minutes in both directions, and from Dupont to Glenmont every 6 minutes in both directions. Customers will continue to experience delays in both directions.

Attention Red Line customers. Your commute this morning will be severely impacted due to water intrusion affecting signals outside Van Ness. We apologize for this inconvience as our crews continue to address this matter. Please allow extra time for travel.”

One reader writes: (more…)


History

Thanks to Ben for sending this “Blast from the past. IYKYK

Flashback to 2013: Remember Kozmo.com? Logan Circle Raze Reveals Their Logo

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Rant/Revel


photo by Victoria Pickering

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