In addition to the 800 block of Upshur you’ll soon be able to pick up a Zipcar behind the Park Place Building at Georgia and New Hampshire.
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The mural on Champlain near the Marie Reed Center seems to be in danger of disintegrating. I thought I’d capture it for posterity.
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“Dear PoP,
My boyfriend’s bike was stolen out of our “secure” underground parking garage some time this week at 14th and Kenyon.
He put up a Craigslist post:
Someone stole my 2005 Specialized Allez Elite road bike from the (supposedly secure) garage of my apartment building. It has a very distinctive gray to black fade powdercoat on in it. I’ve posted a picture of the frame. If you see or hear ANYTHING about this bike, please get in touch with me as soon as possible. I don’t have a lot of money, but I can afford up to a $100 reward for the safe return of my bike.
Please call 304-280-6548 to call if anyone spots it.”
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Wow, there is a crazy real estate piece in this week’s Northwest Current (click on No. 10 to download a PDF copy). They write:
“The residential portion of the building at 475 H St. is offered for $2,495,000. The commercial property is listed for $1,295,000; together, the two are available for $3,750,000. For details, contact Jonathan Taylor of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty at 202-276-3344 or jtaylor@ttrsir.com.”
Do you think this is just to become the landlord? I’m guessing that the coffee shop has signed a multi-year lease? Anyone know?
We took a look at Chinatown Coffee Co. this summer.
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This rental is located at 4040 8th Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Efficiency Apartment, water and heat included”. Does $644 sound reasonable?
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Photo by PoPville flickr user fromcaliw/love
From an email:
“The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) is seeking members of the Columbia Heights community to submit proposals for 17 streetscape mosaic medallions along 14th Street NW between Park Road and Irving Street. The medallions are expected to be installed by the end of summer 2010. The goal of this project is to integrate public space with private and public development and to capture the unique qualities of Columbia Heights. For more information please see attached call to artist or go to http://dcarts.dc.gov/dcarts/cwp/view,a,3,q,527999,dcartsNav,|31591|.asp.
Deadline: MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010 at 6:30pm Design Assistant Workshops: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH from 6:30pm-8pm and SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH from 12:00noon-1:
Honorarium: $500″
More info here as well CALL FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ARTISTS FINAL
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Well we’ve known that the Subway was coming since November but thanks to a reader for sending in the recently installed Coming Soon sign. So far we’ve got lots of coming soon signs in this retail space as well a cricket store. But I’ll be sure to update as these spots transition from coming soon to projected opening dates to they’re now open!
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Last two Cap Hill rowhouses for this week. Above I dug the shutters and below I found the front door placing unusual.
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We learned back in Dec. that the Cereal Bowl was going to occupy the old starbucks space at 3420 Connecticut Ave, NW. Well, I spoke with someone from their corporate headquarters who said they were hoping to open up March 27th. More info on Cereal Bowl here.
And right next door to this a tanning salon is coming in the old consignment shop space.
And a bit further north the new Walgreens looks nearly completed.
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Thanks to a reader for the heads up. When I took the above photo I actually ran into the new owner. The property was just purchased by Lock 7 Development. They will be building a 4 unit condo on this property located on 10th Street, NW just north of V. Here’s a rendering:
View larger image here – 10th Street Rendering
I’ll be sure to update with photos as the building develops. The owner expects it to be completed in roughly 6 months.
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This rental is located at 3221 Conn Ave, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Open House Today 03/11/2010 Apply Today and Receive special Move in Gift!! Don’t Miss out beautiful apartment right off Connecticut Avenue Great Location near the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park !! Metro accessible 2 min walk to Cleveland Park Metro Station. Enjoy the nice hardwood floors throughout, spacious kitchen and lots of closet space this apartment has to offer!!
Enjoy all of the nice restaurants Connecticut avenue has to offer!!!”
I’m thinking this sounds like a pretty good deal. What do you think about $1500 for a 1 bed in this location?
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We learned back in July that 903 U Street, NW a former art gallery was going to turn into Dickson Wine Bar. I’m happy to report that they are having a soft opening tonight and hope to open to the public over the weekend or early next week. I took a peek inside and the place def. looks ready to roll. I was able to snap one photo of the third floor:
Sweet, yeah?
The space will take up all three floors. The bar will be on the second floor with seating on all three floors. As you can tell the space isn’t huge though it looks super cool. I’d say it could probably fit about 10-20 people per floor with maybe a bit more on the second floor. In addition to wine, while they won’t have a full restaurant, you’ll be able to get cheese and charcuterie as well as some other small plates.
I’ll be sure to announce the official opening date as soon as it becomes available.
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“Dear PoP,
Looking glass dropped their entrees. Their excuse: we are transitioning away from being a restaurant. Hmm. I’m disappointed.”
Did many folks go to Looking Glass Lounge, on Georgia Ave at Princeton Streets, NW, for the entrees? Personally I’ve always been a big fan of the grilled cheese and tomato. Will you miss the entrees?
Ed. Note: Looking Glass Lounge is a PoP advertiser.
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Obviously the building above still has a ways to go before it is finished but I thought is was wild how large the expansion is. You can see the size of the original building in blue. Hard to predict at the moment but do you think this large an expansion/Pop up and out is gonna work? It is located on 11th Street, NW just south of Florida Ave.
And a couple blocks further south on 11th you’ll find this building that we’ve been tracking. Honestly, I keep changing my mind on this one, sometimes I dig it sometimes not so much. It is interesting to note how this section of 11th some surrounding streets have attracted so many modern designs.
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This apartment is located at 215 C Street, SE:
The Craigslist ad says:
“We invite you to discover 215 C Street Apartment Homes, a hidden gem in the heart of Washington DC’s Capitol Hill. We are conveniently located two blocks from the South Capitol Metro and one block from Pennsylvania Avenue with its shopping, dining,and entertainment. Easy walking distance to The House and Senate Office Buildings,The Library of Congress, The Supreme Court, and The Capitol and just TWO blocks from Capitol South Metro station.”
Since I did a bunch of walking around the Hill I thought I’d check a rental option. I was intrigued by this one because of the 2 months free rent plus a $1000 visa gift card. I hadn’t seen a perk like that before. So does $1420 sound reasonable for an efficiency at this location (plus perks)?
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Just a block from the Metro at 3634 Georgia Ave. 
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