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30-Unit Market-Rate Development Planned East of the River
Nena Perry-Brown | October 25th 2016
Oella Design Studio has applied to replace a vacant apartment complex where 25th Street merges into Alabama Avenue with 30 market-rate apartments.... read»
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$20 Million: Former Cafritz Estate Becomes DC's Most Expensive Home
UrbanTurf Staff | October 25th 2016
In July 2009, a massive fire ravaged the home of DC luminary Peggy Cooper Cafritz along Chain Bridge Road NW. A new home was built in its place and co... read»
Airbnb's Legal Woes Continue in Largest U.S. Market
Nena Perry-Brown | October 24th 2016
New York is the most recent locality to pass a law discouraging Airbnb rentals -- and the company has filed a federal suit in response.... read»
This Week's Find: A Labor of Love in LeDroit Park
Nena Perry-Brown | October 24th 2016
This Week's Find is a LeDroit Park semi-detached purchased in 1996 for $85,000 and lovingly restored over the years to its current condition.... read»
29 and Counting: DC's Crane Tally
Nena Perry-Brown | October 24th 2016
When someone in DC wants to illustrate the development boom in the city, they often point to the high number of cranes dotting the skyline. And now we... read»
Historic Preservation Office Recommends Approval of Suntrust Plaza Project in Adams Morgan
Nena Perry-Brown | October 21st 2016
In spite of the ongoing controversy over the proposed design, the Historic Preservation Office has recommended approval of the plans for Adams Morgan'... read»
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