Petworth News

House for rent

[from Sarah B.]

Beautiful furnished Petworth house for rent, Academic Year 2008-09

 

3 bedrooms, a study, two baths in sunny 1920s bungalow in lovely historic Petworth, 10-minute walk to Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro stop on the green line. Garage, backyard full of flowers, cool front porch. Central AC, hardwood floors, woodwork. Dishwasher, microwave, washer-dryer, all dishes, linens, appliances, piano, TV/DVD/VCR, DSL, wireless. Fully furnished.   

 

Close to Catholic University, Howard University, Washington Hospital Center, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Rock Creek Cemetery, Walter Reed Hospital. Easy Metro or bus ride downtown and throughout the District, and easy to commute across town by car. Great area for biking; easy ride to Rock Creek Park. Would consider renting our car if interested.

 

Available for academic year 2008-2009 while owners are in Italy. Rent $2,400/month plus utilities (negotiable). Available September 1st. 10-month minimum lease required, 12-month maximum. Security deposit ($2400) and first month’s rent required, plus references.

 

For more information: Sarah: 202-577-6596, or email

Condo for sale

[from Iman H.]

I am relocating to Atlanta and am selling my condo. It is bittersweet as I have loved living in my condo and in the Petworth area! The condo is a spacious 2/1 with a great floor planning. This is no boring cookie cutter! It has exposed brick, a private balcony, assigned parking spot, jacuzzi tube, stainless steel appliances, and too many more fabulous features to list! The sales price is 279,900 and 12 month condo fees are offered as well!  Please see this link for more details.

Lawn care

[from Jason C.]

I'm looking for someone local (could be a company, or just a couple of people) to cut my grass once a week. Anyone have any recommendations?

Room for rent

[from Allison S.]

Looking for a female tenant to share a sunny, three bedroom, one bathroom rowhouse in the Park View neighborhood (between Columbia Heights and Petworth), four blocks from the Georgia Ave/Petworth metro station, with owner. House has a yard with a garden, hardwood floors throughout, washer/dryer, DSL, plenty of on-street parking. Room is furnished, but can be rented unfurnished as well. Friendly dogs are welcome. 

Month-to-month lease, available immediately. $700 including utilities.

Parking spot

[from Cheryl G.]

Parking available in Petworth, $65/mo.

The space is a very nice and convenient concrete space located just two blocks north of the Petworth metro on New Hampshire. Available now. Park daily, weekly, monthly - whatever you'd like to do! If you're interested, drop me an email anytime!

Movers and storers

[from Doug Belling]

I'm wondering if other Petworth folks have recommendations or comments on moving companies and portable storage container services to assist with moves/renovations.

Any companies people have used and would recommend?

Apt for rent

[from Nina H.]

Large modern 1BR English basement apartment with den/second bedroom on quiet street in Petworth. Separate front and rear entrances, private secure parking, new appliances, central AC, wall to wall carpeting, lots of closet space, and washer/dryer. Walking distance to green line Georgia Ave-Petworth metro and on the 62/70/71 bus routes.

$1200/month includes all utilities, including cable & wireless internet. Some furniture conveys with apartment (if interested). Available March 2008. Dog lovers welcome.

ABC library

[from Bill M.]

ABC Public Charter School at 209 Upshur St NW, in Petworth, is seeking library shelving and new to gently used books that would be appropriate for children of middle school age (6-8th grade). Please contact Arie Baker, the school's director of operations and development, at 202-882-6301 or by email.

Bikes found

[from Robin Scott]

Two (probably stolen) nice bikes have been dumped in my back yard. Describe them and they're yours. Be happy - this is much more than the police would do.

Call me at 202-722-0674.

Yard sale

[from James Rayford for Betty Wilkens]

I'm having group yard sale this Saturday. It will be at my house from 9am-3pm. An ad listed on Craig's List contains the following:

Yard Sale! Saturday, October 20. 9:00am–3:00pm

Group yard sale. Cookware/small appliances/dishes/serving pieces. Household items. Books. Sewing machine and accessories. Rowing machine. Furniture-bookcases, chairs. Games. Luggage. Clothing/accessories and more...

411 Hamilton Street NW, DC, Petworth area. Cross street - Kansas Avenue; 3 blocks south of Missouri Ave; 4 blocks west of North Capitol St.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/gms/449221027.html

Come on by if you can. Spread the word, too. Hope to see you.

Thanks, Betty

Moving sale

[from Tammi Coles]

Apartment / Yard Sale
829 Quincy Street NW #301
Saturday, Sept 22nd, 7am-4pm
Pictures at http://aptsale.freehostia.com

Furniture, including a complete queen-size bed set and several solid wood bookcases; kitchen appliances and cookware; Dell computer and peripherals, exercise equipment, books and videos; hundreds of other books, CDs and DVDs; board and card games; and much more.

Landscaping company

[from Stacy Notaras Murphy]

I just wanted to let everyone know about a landscape and lawn maintenance company that we have been using this year. Like every good homeowner, I attempted to secure multiple estimates for the work, but was ignored by many landscapers once I gave my east-of-Georgia-Ave address. Even a landscaper based in Petworth failed to show up at our scheduled time to offer an estimate.

Joe Coner is the owner/president of Home Services of Washington and he has been nothing but courteous and prompt in his work on our yard (we had a large, unruly bush removed, installed sod and planted some new shrubs) and his prices are very reasonable. He also created an estimate that included several pictures and designs for what we could expect. The crew has been wonderful and really seem to enjoy their work.

Mr. Coner's service also provides maintenance at a very sensible price. The company's phone number is 301-839-1724.

Lost dog

[from Patrick Scott]

My neighbor at 115 Varnum has lost his dog, a boxer named Duke. Duke is a great dog, kind of on the skinny side for a boxer, likes to jump and loves to get attention. He got out of the back yard on Monday, May 21st. If you have seen this dog, please contact the owner at 115 Varnum, or you can email me.

House for rent

[from Monique LeNoir]

Spacious 3BR / 2.5BA renovated house for rent. Petworth neighborhood & close proximity to Metro. $2,300 a month, available June 1.

All hardwood floors and modern amenities, including: stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher), granite countertops, high ceilings, recess lighting and large windows. Spacious kitchen and living room. 2 levels, approximately 1,600 square feet. W/D, central heat/AC, fireplace, wired for cable, reardeck, carport in rear (although street parking is readily available). 2 blocks from metro (green line).

Rent does not include utilities which approximate $200/month. Requirements: application, one-year initial term, security deposit and 1st month's rent.

If interested, contact 202-210-2470.

House for sale

I am moving to Alaska for grad school and am selling my house.

Petworth house for sale
$425,000
728 Upshur Street NW
3 BR, 1 BA, brick rowhouse.
Original hardwood floors.
Renovated kitchen, bathroom.
Large fenced backyard, parking.
Updated wiring, plumbing.
5 blocks to Metro, only one block to retail (and, yes, Domku)

Call Adam 202-291-7740

Yard sale 4/28

[from Christopher Higgins]

Yard sale in Petworth!

531 Shepherd Street NW (between 5th and New Hampshire)
Saturday, April 28 from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Couch, TV stands, kitchenware, and much more.

Seeking lawn mower-er

[from Virginia Williams]

I'd like to find someone to mow my lawn 2x a month who's reasonable. Do kids do that anymore? If you've got a good recommendation, I'm all ears. At the moment I'm all nostrils. Allergies! You can email me or call 202-722-7103.

On another note, I have a lawn mower that anyone can have free if they want to come by. I'm not sure, but I think the motor is toast. Nevertheless, it's got a bag and is fairly new so it might be worth fixing.

Yard sale

[from Brenda Jackson]

Saturday, April 21st from 1pm-5pm
(rain or cold - under 50 degrees - date, Saturday April 28th)
3922 5th Street NW

Clothes, African artifacts, jewelry, books, children clothes, baby items, rocking chair, cedar chest, dishes, and much much more.

Front porch repair

[from Mehnaz Safavian]

I'm thinking of having my front porch spruced up. Fixing the cracks in the cement sidewalk, painting, etc. Any recommendations for a small firm or individual who does this kind of work? 

Dog found

[from Robin Scott]

Hey dog owners - a young black lab followed some joggers from Rock Creek Park and entered my back yard on Shepherd Street today (Friday at noon). He's got a blue collar but with no tags or address. I had to call animal control to pick him up because I'm going to work and have two other dogs in my house. If he's yours - go get him. Keep in mind that you'll probably get a lecture.