Most Popular Posts - Ever
Following are the most popular UrbanTurf articles ever, from most to least popular.
DC Rental Units, Part II: The Steps to Being a Landlord
Michele Lerner | November 30th 2009
In order to legally rent out that vacant English basement in DC, you need to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy and a Basic Business License. After the... read»
Penn Quarter: Chinatown Falling, CityCenter Rising
Zak Salih | March 17th 2017
Want an idea of what it’s like to live in Penn Quarter today? Consider the noodle.... read»
A First Look at Design Concepts for the Georgetown Canal
Nena Perry-Brown | November 2nd 2017
On Thursday night, James Corner Field Operations presented some design concepts and options for the revitalization of the C and O Canal to the communi... read»
Putting Up Walls to Bring Down the Rent
Shilpi Paul | July 18th 2012
Many young DC renters have found a way to live in the city's most luxurious apartment buildings without going broke. ... read»
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Off the Beaten Turf: Hana Japanese Market
Shilpi Paul | January 20th 2012
In this edition of Off the Beaten Turf, UrbanTurf takes a peek into Hana, the Japanese grocery store/travel agency at 17th and U Streets NW. ... read»
10 Percent Down and No PMI -- BB&T's 80/10/10 Loan
UrbanTurf Sponsor | April 23rd 2013
BB&T’s 80/10/10 loan is one of the best financing options for homeowners who only have 10 percent to put toward a down payment, are looking to b... read»
A Look Inside Brookland's Monroe Street Market
UrbanTurf Staff | October 15th 2013
On Monday, UrbanTurf took a look inside Monroe Street Market, whose first apartment building is currently welcoming move-ins. Check out the photos. ... read»
Living in DC's Smallest House
UrbanTurf Staff | August 26th 2016
This week, UrbanTurf is re-running an article from a few years ago that looks at what it is like to live in one of DC's smallest houses. ... read»
How Does DC Investigate Illegal Rentals?
Lark Turner | May 29th 2014
Neighbors, not independent investigations, usually tip the city off to illegal rentals, DCRA told UrbanTurf this week. ... read»
A Wave of New Activity Coming to Long-Neglected North Capitol Street
Shilpi Paul | October 11th 2013
Right now, the section of North Capitol Street close to Bloomingdale, Truxton Circle and NoMa is not too inviting. But a few imminent openings have Ur... read»
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With today being Earth Day, UrbanTurf decided to do an article that runs down five wa... read »
Today, UrbanTurf is taking a look at the areas around DC that have seen the highest h... read »
Today, UrbanTurf takes a look at what remains in the residential pipeline for Union M... read »
Regular UrbanTurf readers will remember the triangle house in Adams Morgan.... read »
The Potomac is endangered; a new buyer for Hotel Harrington; and the $42 million view... read »
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