As previously noted, I’m a huge fan of the painting but it’s time this property has been called out. It’s been boarded up for as long as I can remember. It’s located on 7th and L St, NW near the Convention Center.

So how exactly does this work, one guy/company buys up all sorts of vacant properties and then just lets them sit until he/they can get top dollar? I’m not trying to be a jerk, I’m genuinely asking if that is what happens? I’m not a communist or anything, I just can’t stand all these vacant boarded up buildings… Do you think the current system is working well? If not what changes (besides tax rates) can/should be implemented?

This is my beloved mulberry tree. Well, half beloved. When she drops berries all over my yard and stairs for two or three weeks, we’re not the best of friends. But now, I’m very worried. What the hell is this? Have you ever seen a huge branch just start to split like this? Do you think it was struck by lightening? What do you think caused this? Do I have to get the whole branch removed?

I thought I stopped sniffing glue a few months ago but I’m not so sure anymore…

Couple of good subtle varieties.

Here’s a great wild one near the Old Soldier’s Home.

This old school row house near the Convention Center has tons of great details.

“Dear PoP,

This happened on Sunday June 20th, the owner is a local D.C. business owner in Shaw/Convention Center area, he was at home Sunday, called for his dog to go outside at about 4 p.m, she did not respond at that point. The house is on Bates Street NW, right off Florida Avenue and North Capitol. She was not wearing her collar but she does have a microchip. He said it is not like his dog to run away and he fears someone may have taken her for dog fighting purposes.

Her name is Chloe Moo Moo Poundcake, she is a pitbull around 2 years old and spayed, she was adopted from the D.C American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. People can contact D.C. police at 202-698-0555 or the EFN Lounge at 202-341-8281. E-mail is bgray@efnlounge.com. There is a $2500 reward for her safe return, no questions asked.”

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Panas is located at 2029 P Street, NW in the old Pizza Paradiso space on the lower level (don’t forget Food Corner Kabob is coming to the upstairs space.) Back to Panas – they are small (around $2 and change) but delicious:

And the space inside looks nice too:

Looks like a nice new (or serious renovation) single family home is nearing completion the 4200 block of 7th St, NW. I’ll be sure to show the after pictures when it’s all finished.

And of particular interest to neighbors who live nearby is the old boarded up apartment building located at the corner of 7th and Varnum Streets, NW. This is the apartment building that was abruptly boarded up back in Oct. ’09. A source tells me that this property has been sold or is very close to selling. I’m not sure if the building will be demoed or renovated, so stay tuned for details/movement on that property in the future.

Photo by PoPville flickr user quigley_brown (Jim Hamann)

From an email:

The next Georgia Avenue Task Force meeting is, Wednesday June 23rd from 7-9pm at the GADGET Center which is at 2801 Georgia Avenue NW.

On the (tentative) agenda is:

- Results of the survey
- Remarks from vacant property owners
- A Presentation from Robert Moore of DCCH
- Updates on Bruce Monroe
- Committee Reports
- Preparation for a Community Review of Task Force Recommendations August 7th

Since we had a full agenda, we will postpone the presentation from the MPD on Georgia Ave. safety issues until July 12.

The survey results will be presented on the “I live here” respondents which can be viewed by going to:

http://sites.google.com/site/pleasantplainsdc/survey

and downloading the excel attachments. Click through the tabs at the bottom of the worksheet to advance through the questions in the “preferences” file. I will not be able to provide handouts for all of this so please view them online if you can. The full survey report will not be available until the first week of July.

From an email:

Dance of Days: A Visual History of Punk in DC to benefit We Are Family

Presented by the Monument Music and Arts Festival, Crooked Beat Records, Smash! Records, Positive Force DC, and Affinity Lab

FEATURING:

- 70 minutes of rare video chronicling DC punk rock history including Fugazi, Bad Brains, Government Issue, Bikini Kill, Minor Threat, Nation of Ulysses and more! All presented with commentary by Dance of Days co-author and local activist Mark Andersen
- Bill of Crooked Beat and Matt of Smash! spinning punk classics
- A couple relevant records curated by Bill and Matt
- Light refreshments (feel free to bring your own, there’s tons of options below in Adams Morgan!)

This event is FREE (although we suggest an $8 donation or whatever you can give to benefit We Are Family DC) and open to the public with a request that you PLEASE RSVP here – space is limited!

We Are Family is an outreach and advocacy network started by seniors and their friends providing, among other services:
• Advocacy with landlords and government agencies
• Free monthly grocery delivery
• Friendly visits in the senior’s home
• Regular telephone reassurance
• Emergency cleaning assistance
• Transportation to stores or appointments
• Referrals to other agencies or services

RSVP Here

This rental is located at 3200 16th Street NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“Large renovated studio apartment renting for $1244.00 featuring newly renovated Kitchen and bath! . Please speak to our staff for details!

We are featuring renovated kitchens and baths in addition to a great location featuring resturants nearby,Columbia Heights Metro Station, Schools, Library and Shopping and much more!!!
Heat and Hot water are free. Residents are responsible for electric.”

Does $1244 sound reasonable for this studio?

“Dear PoP,

I’m looking for beginner Spanish lessons in the DC area. I think I’m leaning toward one-on-one or small group sessions, but am on a budget. I was wondering if any of your readers had recommendations.”

and

“Dear PoP,

I recently moved to the neighborhood and I’m looking for a tennis court with a practice wall.”

I know there are tennis courts at the Raymond Recreation Center located at 915 Spring Rd., NW by the Petworth Metro but I’m not sure if they have a wall. Anyone know if they have a wall as well? Also Banneker also has a number of tennis courts at the 2800 block of Georgia Ave, NW. But I’m also not sure if they have a wall. Anyone know?

Anyone know how to find reasonably priced Spanish tutoring?

I just thought these were a couple of great shots from AWard Tour

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This Carriage House is located at 1735 Fraser Ct, NW:

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The flier says:

“EXTRAORDINARY CARRIAGE HOUSE BUILT IN 1892 AS PART OF THE HISTORIC FRASER MANSION, CURRENTLY THE RESIDENCE OF ARCH DIGEST “TOP 100 DESIGNER. ” 4BR/4.5BA’S, DRAMATIC LIVING ROOM, GOURMET KITCHEN, MIRRORED ENGLISH CONSERVATORY, LIB, 3FP’S & 1,300 BTL WINE CELLAR. PROF LANDSCAPED ROOF GARDEN W/ KOI POND & FOUNTAIN. GAR PKING FOR 2-3 CARS. A MOST UNIQUE & PRIVATE RESIDENCE.”

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

Uh, er, uh, my ability to speak (write) escapes me at the moment. Holy cow, that is a killer carriage house. I’ve featured it before just from the outside but I had no idea the inside and garden were so wild. It’s funny I was going to Re-PoP this carriage house this week because I was going through carriage house withdrawal and in a random search it came up for sale. It’s yours for $3,995,000.