I can’t remember if I’ve posted this one before but in the light I saw it last weekend it was looking particularly bizarre. In a good way.

The door is a nice old wood door but I’m posting it because I just don’t see how it is wheelchair accessible with a big step there…

Yesterday someone was pining for a bungalow. I found this one near yesterday’s HoTD in a neighborhood near Glover Park. Enjoy!

Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong

From a WMATA press release:

“Additional fare changes likely this summer

Fares on Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess will increase 10 cents, effective Sunday, February 28, through June 26. In addition, fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities will go up five cents and the cost of passes also will increase to help close a shortfall in Metro’s current operating budget.”

Metrorail regular fare changes
• The base boarding charge will increase from $1.65 to $1.75;
• Maximum fare on the rail system will increase from $4.50 to $4.60; and
• Metrorail fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities will increase from 80 to 85 cents.

Metrorail reduced fare changes
• The charge for the first seven miles of travel during off-peak periods will increase from $1.35 to $1.45;
• The charge for travel between seven and 10 miles during off-peak periods will increase from $1.85 to $1.95; and
• The charge for travel over 10 miles during off-peak periods will increase from $2.35 to $2.45.

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You can find more information about the Constitution Square project here. Note Columbia Heights’ own Tynan Coffee & Tea will be expanding into this area. From an emailed Press Release:

“Three Restaurants, NoMa’s First Full-Service Bank To Join 50,000 SF Harris Teeter in Late 2010

Washington, D.C., February 16, 2010… StonebridgeCarras, developer of Constitution Square in Washington, D.C., today announced the signing of five key retail leases that will greatly expand the 1.6 million square foot project’s amenities and solidify its status as the nexus of the rapidly developing NoMa (north of Massachusetts Avenue) neighborhood. The following retailers will join the 50,000 SF Harris Teeter grocery store scheduled to open later this year:

* TD Bank with NoMa’s first full-service banking facility (5,200 SF)
* Potbelly Sandwich Works restaurant (2,500 SF)
* Tynan Coffee & Tea café (2,100 SF)
* Constitution Café restaurant (6,000 SF)
* Georgetown Valet drycleaner (1,100 SF)

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This is the house we looked at back in September located by Rock Creek Drive and Woodland Drive in the Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood. The architect is Michael Marshall. Here’s what it looked like in September. You digging the progress?

This rental is located at 1375 Fairmont Street, NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

”
New Amsterdam Apartments is in the heart of DC, close to shopping, schools and the Adams Morgan area.

Electronic Controlled accces, On-site parking , on Bus and Metro lines, Modern kitchens,dishwasher/disposal/frost-free refrigerator.

Laundry Faclities on -site,Wall to Wall carpet, Spacious floorplans, and SOOOO MUCH MORE!”

Does $1400 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom?

Photo from PoPville flickr user District Shots

“Dear PoP,

We live in a large rowhouse served by a downstairs heating system (first floor: kitchen, dining and living rooms) and an upstairs heating system (bathrooms and all 5 bedrooms). The upstairs heating system (a heat pump) failed three weeks ago. The downstairs heating system has experienced problems but is running at the moment. Without the upstairs system, the bedrooms are about 55 degrees. I can get mine to 62 if I run my space heater full time. The downstairs is usually a balmy 65 degrees (setting the thermostat higher causes the system to run constantly due to the house’s poor windows and insulation).

The landlord contacted a contractor after the system failed. The contractor has made several visits, each time a different technician. Each technician claims to know what is wrong and how to fix it, usually with a new part. We wait a week for the part to arrive, then another technician comes and installs it. Nothing so far has fixed the system, and each technician finds something else wrong with it. First it was a sensor problem, then a different sensor problem, then a circuitboard, then the thermostat, then the fan motor, then something else. The blizzards didn’t help the matter. The last technician to come indicated the system is somehow clogged by the snow.

We continue to communicate with the landlord. She says she is unable to come to the house to meet the technicians, so one of us roommates has to scramble whenever the contractor calls to say their van is on the way. We all work full time and cannot keep leaving our jobs in the middle of the day. Another contractor visit is scheduled for later this week, but if it fails to get the system running again, we’re approaching a month with 55 degree bedrooms and bathrooms while paying full rent (and the landlord just raised rent 4% in October). We are considering withholding some or all of our rent to protest the conditions and ensure the landlord has a concrete incentive to get the system fixed. Does anyone have experience with doing this? Could it backfire, and if so, in what ways? What does the law say about situations like this, where the house is technically livable but unpleasant? Any other suggestions about how to deal with the problem?”

Should they withhold rent? Anyone face a similar situation?

Today will feature some interesting perspective shots. Above is from Hoodsweatsh.

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Above from hohandy (Everywhere I Go Every Smile I See).

Above from a nameless yeast.

This home is located at 3530 Edmunds Street, NW:

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The flier says:

“Deceptively large and sunny 1923 semi-detached home sited on a deep 7,920 square foot lot. Double-sized living room, sky-lit family room and adjoining study, dining room and eat-in kitchen. Elevated rear deck overlooking large south-facing back yard. Master BR/BA + 2 to 3 additional BR’s and full BA on 2nd level. Finished lower level w/ BR and full BA. Large attic with expansion possibilities.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

I think you’ll like the photos from this virtual tour better than some others. What do you think of the house itself? Sweet backyard, yeah? It’s yours for $1,450,000.

And I thought I’d add another one located really nearby at 2701 36th Street, NW. You can find more info and photos from this sweet house here. It’s yours for $1,995,000. Which house do you like better?

You can see some photos of the school here. Darren Jones sent a great update on the Columbia Heights Listserv:

Councilman Jim Graham held a meeting about the Bruce Monroe School property on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The meeting was well attended. Here is some of what we heard from the people from the Deputy Mayor’s Office.

Why hasn’t the school been torn down?

-Demolition was delayed because of asbestos problems.

-The Request for Proposal to build a new school closed on November 16, 2009 with no respondents.

What happens next?

-Demolition of the school should start within the next couple of weeks.

-Demolition will be complete by April 30, 2010.

-The site will be leveled and a new school may not be built for 3-5 years.

-Short-term uses for the property were discussed.

-A basketball court and a tennis court may be built of the front of the property (Georgia Avenue side).

-A parking lot may be built on the Irving Street side of the property. The parking lot will be used by industrial organizations (hospitals, etc.).

What was the community’s reaction?

-The community seemed to like the idea of a temporary tennis court and basketball court. -The community would also like to see a staffed, temporary structure on the property to provide supervision to kids using the site.

-The community was not in favor of a parking lot because of the congestion it would cause on Irving Street, the pollution and hassle it would create in the neighborhood.

When is the next meeting?

-The next meeting is on Monday, March 8. It will start at 7:00 PM. The meeting place will be announced soon and will be held at a location on/or near Georgia Avenue. It will be hosted by Councilman Graham and the Georgia Avenue Community Development Taskforce. Everyone is welcome to participate to try to finalize the short-term plans for the property and to give your ideas and voice your opinions. The Councilman and Deputy Mayor’s Office would also like to hear what you would like to see in a new Bruce Monroe Elementary School.

Darren Jones, President

Pleasant Plains Civic Association

BreadSoda is located at 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. It’s easy to walk by this spot without noticing it as it is located downstairs:

But I happened to notice the sign that said Deli and Billiards and was instantly intrigued. So anyone check out this spot before? How’s the deli? What’s the atmosphere like?

Photo by PoPville flickr user rjs1322

“Dear PoP,

What are some current locations for Lent fish fries? Being from the North, I am very used to almost every church having this, but I know of none down here.”

I feel like I saw one flier last year but can’t remember where it was. Do folks have recommendations?

More from the 2010 WHNPA awards.  The Feature Category awarded 7 photos.  Which of the seven photos is your favorite and why?  Third Place went to Michael Williamson of the Washington Post for the photo titled “Bin Boy”. 

BIN BOY © Michael Williamson / Washington Post

Daverena White’s young son, Milique White, 4, sits in a plastic storage bin as he plays a video game at the apartment in Germantown, Md., Nov. 24, 2009, where the family now lives. His family had been homeless for months but got housing through a special county program.

We first learned that Madhatter was moving to 1321 Conn. Ave, NW from M Street back in October. It opened up last week and I have to say the place looks amazing. First of all it is huge. It takes up two adjoining storefronts:

On the first floor (upon entering) it has a great huge bar:

The opposite side (in the first photo) has a nice distinct dining section. You can see their menus here. Quite a difference from the previous look, yeah? Continues with lots more photos after the jump. (more…)