Adams Morgan News – November 2023

From John T. Murray

Champlain St. Resident & 

Coldwell Banker's Top-Selling Agent in Adams Morgan (2019-2022)


Greetings! Below are some recent neighborhood highlights for November, 2023. Feel free to share and follow me on Twitter @AdamsMorganNews. As a Realtor®, 18-year Adams Morgan resident and neighborhood enthusiast, please keep me in mind should you know of anyone looking to sell or buy a home in D.C.  


Milestones:

(100) The Knowlton Condominiums - 2227 20th St. - Residents of the 35-unit condominium building celebrated its 100 year anniversary in early November.

(50) Jubilee Housing - Celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 14th. 

(20) Tattoo Paradise - 2444 18th St. - The tattoo shop is celebrating 20 years with a mini tattoo convention from Nov 17-19th with approx. sixty tattoo artists, live music at Bukom Cafe and more.

https://bit.ly/TattooParadise20

(13) The Blaguard - 2003 18th St. - The popular neighborhood bar celebrated its 13th anniversary in early November.


(Photos) - Highlights from the well-attended First Annual Kalorama Halloween Dog Parade.

https://bit.ly/KaloramaHalloweenDogParade


Restaurant/Bar News: 

Now Open! - Ceibo - 2106 18th St. - Two Uruguayan brothers have opened a two-level restaurant/bar offering grilled meats, seafood, sweet potato-infused cocktails and more at the former Ababa Ethiopian space.

Profile and Photos: https://bit.ly/CeiboProfile 

Check out the menu: https://bit.ly/CeiboMenu 

Now Open! - Mixxed - 2427 18th St. - Serving smashed burgers, avocado toast, wings, smoothies and specialty drinks in the former Seasons & Sessions space. Check out the menu:

https://bit.ly/MixxedMenu 

New Happy Hour Menu! - Hilo Poke & Sushi - 2439 18th St. - The sushi shop is offering $5 appetizers, sushi and beer, Sunday through Friday, 3-6 pm, dine-in only. Check out the menu:

https://bit.ly/HiloHappyHour 

New Breakfast Menu! - Perry’s - 1811 Columbia Rd. - The restaurant began offering traditional Japanese breakfast service on October 21, served every other Saturday from 1030 am - 2 pm. Delivered on a single tray, each pre-fixe meal is $42. Check out the menu:

https://bit.ly/PerrysBreakfastAdMo 

Closing - Roofers Union - 2446 18th St. - After ten years in Adams Morgan, the multi-level restaurant/bar (including the new Agave Room) will close on November 19th. 

https://bit.ly/RoofersUnionClosing 

Closing - Casa Kantuta - 2309 18th St. - The Bolivian pop-up bar announced that it will close on December 1st as a result of the space’s owners changing hands. Profile:

https://bit.ly/KantutaClosing 


Business News:

Now Open! - Venture X - 1763 Columbia Rd. - Offers contemporary, design-forward, turnkey coworking office space on the remodeled ground floor of the historic Imperial building. Private offices, podcast rooms, meeting rooms, dedicated desks, event space. Tours now available. Opened November 1st. 

https://venturex.com/locations/washington-dc/ 

Coming Soon! - Foxtrot - 1827 Adams Mill Rd. - The boutique, corner-store chain aims to open the week of December 14th. The store offers chef-prepared meals, snacks, every essentials, local beers and fine wine.

www.foxtrotco.com 

(Video) WUSA9 features Urban Dwell of Adams Morgan (1837 Columbia Rd) as holiday shoppers are encouraged to support local businesses and “shop small.” 

https://bit.ly/UrbanDwellHoliday 


Construction/Development/Real Estate:

(Photos) - 2400 Ontario Rd. - Progress continues at Ontario Place, the new Jubilee Housing project that will feature 52 units of affordable housing plus a rooftop aquaponics farm that will produce fresh produce.

https://bit.ly/2400Demolition 


New Listings in Adams Morgan - contact me if interested in a tour:

2021 Allen Pl. - $1,885,000. 2 bed/3 bath/3000+ sq ft townhouse with 2-car garage parking, front porch, backyard, English basement.

https://bit.ly/2021Allen  

1829 Kalorama Rd. #2 - $1,200,000. 3 bed/3 bath/1450+ sq ft condo, fully renovated in 2019. Last sold in January 2020 for $1,051,000.

https://bit.ly/1829Kal2 

2301 Champlain St. #101 - $715,000. Modern, industrial-style 2 bed/2 bath condo at Adams Rows with 10 ft. ceilings, large windows, private balcony, assigned parking and additional storage space. Last sold in January 2014 for $570,000.

https://bit.ly/2301Champlain101 

1810 Calvert St. #4 - $515,000. 1 bed/1.5 bath/850+ sq ft condo with large additional loft space, wood-burning fireplace and basement storage space.

https://bit.ly/1810Calvert4 

2100 19th St. #506 - $449,900. Updated 2 bed/1 bath/800+ sq ft co-op unit with renovated kitchen, bathroom (with heated floors), and refinished hardwood floors. The building has a large roof deck and no underlying mortgage. Last sold in October 2018 for $437,500.

https://bit.ly/210019th506 

1954 Columbia Rd. #211 - $399,000. Sunny, corner 1 bed/1 bath/600+ sq ft condo with updated kitchen, new double-paned windows, hardwood floors and large common roof deck.

https://bit.ly/1954Columbia211 

2100 19th St. #404 - $329,000. 1 bed/1 bath/550+ sq ft condo with updated kitchen and bathroom, new windows, large common roof deck and bike storage.

https://bit.ly/210019th404 


Recent Coldwell Banker Realty Transactions:

For Sale - 1684 Euclid St #A - $450,000. Representing seller. 1 bed/1 bath “urban cottage” townhouse condo with updated kitchen and bath, new windows, fireplace, private patio space.

https://bit.ly/1684EuclidA 

Under Contract - 1901 Wyoming Ave #20 - $575,000. Representing seller. Newly renovated 1 bed/1 bath unit at The Altamont cooperative. Updated kitchen and bath, new windows, fireplace, assigned parking and shared rooftop. Due to close November 21st.

https://bit.ly/1901Wyoming20

Sold in 6 Days - 1661 Crescent Pl #303 - $780,000. Represented seller. 2 bed/1.5 bath/1500 sq ft co-op unit with formal dining and living rooms, designated garage parking, no underlying mortgage. Closed November 14th. 

https://bit.ly/1661Crescent303 

Sold - 2328 Champlain St #306 - $725,000. Represented buyer. 2 bed/2 bath condo at The Lofts at Adams Morgan with large oversized terrace, new wood floors, renovated bathroom, garage parking and storage unit. Closed October 31st.

https://bit.ly/2328Champlain306 

Sold - 2010 Kalorama Rd #404 - $400,000. Represented buyer. 1 bed/1 bath condo at Stratford Condominium with 9 ft ceilings, large windows, new appliances, new modern lighting and ceiling fans. Closed October 31st.

https://bit.ly/2010Kal404 


Awards/Recognition:

Axios’ “Best coffee shops to work remotely” - Tryst included.

https://bit.ly/BestRemoteCoffee 

EaterDC’s “Restaurants with Heated Patios to Keep Diners Warm” - The Imperial included.

https://bit.ly/16HeatedPatios 

EaterDC’s “The hottest new restaurants - November” - Ceibo included.

https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-new-restaurants-heatmap-dc 

Forbes’ “Ten places in DC that celebrate women’s empowerment” - Lapis included.

https://bit.ly/WEmpowered 

SecretDC’s “12 best gluten-free restaurants and bakeries” - Rise Bakery included.

https://bit.ly/GFreeDC 


Events:

Adams Morgan Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, 8:30 am - 1pm. Rain or shine, Unity Park.

The Silva Gallery - “Seed Scattering - Solo Exhibition by Nicole Salimbene” - 1630 Columbia Rd. - Free. Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm and Sundays, 12-5 pm. Running through Feb 4, 2024. More details on the exhibition:

https://bit.ly/NicoleSalimbeneExhibit 

Free Comedy Shows! - Hotbed - 2477 18th St. - The comedy club and bar hosts free stand-up shows throughout the week: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sun at 8 pm and Fri/Sat at 11:30 pm. Reserve tickets on their web site:

www.hotbedcomedydc.com 


Enjoy your Thanksgiving!


John T. Murray

Realtor - Licensed in DC and VA

Coldwell Banker Realty

1617 14th St., NW

Washington, DC 20009

c: 202-329-6363/o: 202-387-6180

Twitter - @AdamsMorganNews

Zillow Reviews - https://www.zillow.com/profile/John-T-Murray/ 



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