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Nest DC Located Above Looking Glass Lounge

May 10, 2013
Nest DC, located at 3634 Georgia Ave., NW.

Nest DC, located at 3634 Georgia Ave., NW.

It was brought to my attention a few days ago that new signage for Nest DC had been installed near Looking Glass Lounge. This was news to me. In calling them, I learned that they are located on the third floor of 3634 Georgia (just above Looking Glass)  and have been there for about two months.

According to their Website, Nest DC describes itself as a boutique property management company. After clicking on many of the links, it appears that they work with both property owners and those looking to rent a place. They have identified several neighborhoods that I would presume are where they are especially focused (although Park View is not listed among them), and even offer a design service to help owner better market their rentals.

All things considered, I’m happy to have this business in the neighborhood. It’s nice to have one less vacant commercial space on Georgia Avenue.

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3622 Georgia Avenue Also Under Renovation

April 10, 2013
3622 Georgia Avenue

3622 Georgia Avenue

Not all the development on Georgia Avenue is from large developers. 3622 Georgia is an example of a smaller scale project. According to DCRA, a building permit application was submitted on March 5, 2012 to renovate the long vacant shell of a building. It is still wending its way through the review process, but I was able to glean some details from the Zoning Review.

According the zoning review, the intent is still to have ground floor retail. Zoning is still waiting to see elevation drawings for the rear one-story addition to the two-story structure. As you can see below, there is nothing left to this building except the facade. The building was gutted years ago and has been in its current state for a while. It’s nice to see it ramping up to support another business — especially on this block of Georgia, which already has a number of thriving businesses.

Rear of 3622 Georgia.

Rear of 3622 Georgia.

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Planned DC USA Petco Moving Through BZA Process

January 9, 2013
According to presentation materials, petco is planning to occupy a space near the intersection of Irving Street and Hiatt Place, NW

Petco is planning to occupy a space near the intersection of Irving Street and Hiatt Place, NW

There have been rumblings about a Petco moving into the DC USA shopping center since the end of November 2012. In order for them to move forward, Petco will be presenting at tonight’s ANC 1A meeting and seek the ANC’s support for the necessary zoning vaiances required for them to occupy the space.

According to the Board of Zoning Adjustment’s Website, the following variances have been requested:

Application of Petco Animal Supplies Store Inc., pursuant to 11 DCMR §§ 3104.1 and 3103.2, for a variance from the requirement that a pet grooming establishment not abut a residence district under subsection 736.4, a variance from the requirement that a pet shop not abut a residence district under subsection 737.3, and special exceptions under sections 736 and 737, to allow a pet grooming establishment and a pet shop in an existing retail shopping center in the C-3-A District at premises 3100 14th Street, N.W. (Square 2674, Lot 721).

Petco’s BZA hearing date has been scheduled for January 22, 2013.

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Holiday Gift Idea — Knit Hats and Mittens at Tibet Shop

December 19, 2012
Tibet Shop, located at 3213 Georgia Avenue.

Tibet Shop, located at 3213 Georgia Avenue.

I noticed over the weekend that Tibet Shop on Georgia Avenue at Lamont has knit hats and mittens. I know that it’s hard to think about bundling up since we haven’t really had a lot of cold weather yet this season, but I thought they were attractive and could make nice gifts.

In case you can’t tell, I’m seriously behind on my holiday gift shopping. I like to shop local when I can, so does anyone have any other area shops I should check out for interesting gift ideas — preferably in the greater Park View/Columbia Heights/Petworth area. All suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.

Knit hats and mittens in an assortment of colors.

Knit hats and mittens in an assortment of colors.

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Pop-uppery EatsPlace Falling Short of Kickstarter Goal

November 27, 2012

Readers may recall that at the end of October, a prospective pop-uppery called EatsPlace hoping to open across the street from Lion’s Fine Wines and DC Reynolds started a Kickstarter campaign to raise $25,000 toward the project. In looking at the Kickstarter page last night, the community support was far less than expected. With less than 27 hours to go, only $8,866 had been pledged.

I certainly hope supporters come through in the final hours. EatsPlace would be a great edition to D.C. in general, and especially for the lower Georgia Avenue community which continues to see new development and an increasing population. Pubs/restaurants like DC Reynolds have done really well. I think a non-bar focused food/restaurant option that’s geared toward foodies would add a new dimension to the food seen in the area and also do well.

Help spread the word about this potential home-grown business. Let’s see if we can help it meet its goal in the final hours.

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Tibet Shop — New Retail in Park View

November 26, 2012

New retail in Park View. Tibet Shop at 3213 Georgia Avenue.

As I noted last week, Park View’s section of Georgia Avenue now has a new retail option — the Tibet Shop located at 3213 Georgia. When I last wrote about it I did not know when it would open but noted its advanced state of readiness.

As it turned out, it was open on November 23rd — in time for small business Saturday. I stopped in and took a look around (photos below). I’m thrilled to see this business in the community and hope the community will support it. I think it’s significant that a new business has opened on this stretch of Georgia that isn’t more of the same, a liquor store, or a convenience store.

Most importantly, new retail like this can only make it easier to attract businesses to the neighborhood’s empty retail spaces, especially in new developments like The Avenue, The Heights, and other new developments in the planning stages.

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NDC’s Heights Project Making Good Progress

November 21, 2012

The Heights on the southwest corner of Georgia and Lamont

It’s been a while since I’ve provided an update on Neighborhood Development Company’s The Heights project. It topped out a while ago and, as you can see from the photos, most of the windows are in.

I also noticed that the building’s appearance will rapidly be changing over the next several of weeks. Workers have begun the installation of the exterior brick veneer.  Below is an image to give an idea of what the brick looks like once installed. I’m not sure what the other facing material will be at this time.

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Adams Morgan Tibet Shop to Open Location on Georgia Avenue

November 20, 2012

*UPDATE 11/21/2012: According to the shop owners, the business now has a sign and will be open for business on Saturday, Nov. 24.*

3213 Georgia Avenue to become second Tibet Shop location.

As a reader stated in August, the former Van & Frank Barber Shop at 3213 Georgia Avenue will become the second location of the Tibet Shop. Shop number one is located at 2407 18th Street, NW, in Adams Morgan.

According to their Web site, Tibet Shop specializes in “high-end Himalayan arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, carpet, ritual items and other hand made products.” I wasn’t able to get in touch with the owner yet to see when they plan to open, but judging from what I was able to see through the windows, it must be soon. The store is already stocked full of Tibetan items. The only thing the shop appeared to lack was signage.

I think its great that we’ll soon have a new shop in the neighborhood that broadens the goods and services currently available on Georgia Avenue.

One of several Buddhas currently peering out of the new Tibet Shop windows.

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Van & Frank Barber Shop Closed

September 20, 2012

The former Van & Frank Barber Shop at 3213 Georgia Avenue

The former Van & Frank Barber Shop at 3213 Georgia Avenue recently closed … or at least that is how it appears. The building on the southeast corner of Keefer Place and Georgia is empty and it has been freshly painted.

I’ve heard absolutely nothing about this property so I can only guess about future tenants. But, as 3211 Georgia next door is undergoing a major renovation it looks like new life on this block is eminent. Mothership being located just a block to the north should also help bring additional foot traffic once it opens.

I’ve often thought that this property, along with the one across the street to the north, would be ideal for a Room 11 type of business. Very few properties along Georgia Avenue have space for outdoor dining, as this property has.

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Harrar Coffee at 2904 Georgia Closer to Opening

August 28, 2012

2904 Georgia Avenue

2904 Georgia Avenue, which is in the process of becoming Harrar Coffee, passed another hurdle on August 22nd. That’s when DCRA issued a permit to them for “Construction/Alteration and Repair” with the scope of work listed as: “Conversion of Retail Convenience store on first floor to a 12-seat & 35 occupancy load Prepared Food Shop/Coffee Shop.”

While Park View proper does not yet have a coffee shop of its own, I’m sure that is only a matter of time. I feel particularly confident in this since “coffee shop” was the most popular choice during the recent survey of the types of businesses that residents in the community would like to see here.

But, until that day, it will be nice to have a coffee shop a few blocks to the south (with Harrar) and the north (at Qualia) as well as during brunch at DC Reynolds.

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