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D.C.’s first mural of JFK graces Pepco substation

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 5, 2016, 3:19p

On Pepco’s substation beside the Friendship Heights Metro station, residents and tourists alike can discover Washington, D.C.’s newest mural, created by Matthew Riegner. This is the first known mural of the 35th President in D.C. proper.

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Washington, D.C. ranks as sixth priciest city to rent In

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 5, 2016, 2:42p

Zumper just released their latest National Rent Report with data from over 1 million listings across the nation. Washington, D.C. ranked as the sixth most expensive city to rent in. A one-bedroom costs a monthly median of $2,190.

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This early 1800s Georgetown home wants $3.15M

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 5, 2016, 2:27p

This restored early 1800s home is up for grabs in Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood. It offers a separate two-story carriage house with an additional bedroom, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. There is also off-street parking.

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Central library will move to K Street office building

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 5, 2016, 12:44p

In 2017, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will shut its doors in preparation for a massive overhaul. Once the library at 901 G Street NW begins its three-year rehab, the library system will relocate to 1990 K Street NW.

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Here’s how Washington, D.C. celebrated the 4th of July

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 5, 2016, 12:17p

Despite the rain, the fireworks show went on. Besides good food and great company, the best part of Independence Day has to be the fireworks photos. Here, Curbed has compiled a handful of photos taken at this year’s light show.

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Midcentury meets maritime at Rhode Island home

By Mary Jo Bowling Jul 5, 2016, 10:00a

We visit the Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Shingle-style home of Kelly Shea and Brendan Banks, a couple who took the long way (15,000 miles, to be exact) to get there.

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Facade styles in Washington, D.C., mapped

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 1, 2016, 11:59a

Just recently, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development released a chart created by DataLensDC founder Kate Rabinowitz that shows which areas of Washington, D.C. have the most brick facades, aluminum facades, and so on.

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Union Market plans for Angelika Film Center canceled

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 1, 2016, 11:58a

In April 2015, the D.C. Zoning Commission approved plans to construct an Angelika Film Center and office or residential space on top of the Union Market building. While those plans seemed set in stone, it looks like project has been canceled.

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5 tiny houses we loved this week

By Jenny Xie Jul 1, 2016, 11:45a

Another week, another fresh crop of tiny house news. Here, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know, including a dashing solar-powered model and an impressive tiny home built by a father-son team.

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Is this Truxton Circle townhome priced too high?

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 1, 2016, 10:01a

This week, Curbed readers had to guess how much this two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom townhome in Truxton Circle cost. The correct answer, $699,900, received 25 percent of the votes. The majority guessed that $599,900 was the best price.

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What’s the ugliest building in Washington, D.C.?

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 1, 2016, 9:41a

Welcome to Friday Open Threads, wherein we'll pass the mic to readers to speak up about topics of interest, distress, horror, etc. Have something you want discussed? Let us know.

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China’s most expensive home costs $154 million

By Jeremiah Budin Jul 5, 2016, 12:38p

If you’re paying that much for a house, you better believe it comes with a mist-covered pond.

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Ask Flipped: How should I store my book?

By Jeremiah Budin Jun 30, 2016, 1:37p

I recently got a book. What do I do with it?

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Game of Thrones, Season 6, Episode 10: Decor Recap

By Jeremiah Budin Jun 27, 2016, 9:00a

For sale: one Sept of Baelor, slightly damaged.

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Independence Day 2 has us wondering who hates architecture more: aliens, asteroids, or ghosts?

By Jeremiah Budin Jun 24, 2016, 10:05a

In honor of Independence Day 2, we explore who has the worst track record of destroying architecture in movies.

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The D.C. Bucket List

By Michelle Goldchain Jul 1, 2016, 8:33a

From the 9:30 Club to the Atlas Performing Arts Center, take a look at the sites that give you an up close look at what the nation's capital and the people inside it are really like. Everything you need to do, touristy sites not included.

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Inside D.C.’s coolest summer installation, ICEBERGS

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 30, 2016, 3:06p

The summer is here, and that can only mean one thing: icebergs. Thanks to the National Building Museum, the nation’s capital is cool and refreshing with the latest summer installation, designed by New York-based James Corner Field Operations.

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See inside a totally redone Washington, D.C. townhome

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 30, 2016, 1:57p

When this Washington, D.C. townhome first landed on the market a year ago, it was a total disaster. There were no floors. The ceiling was hot pink, and the walls were an off-putting dark red. Now, it's a modern masterpiece with high-end appliances.

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New 360-room hotel breaks ground in CityCenter

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 30, 2016, 1:30p

CityCenterDC, Washington, D.C.’s 10-acre mixed-use development in downtown, continues to grow its footprint, now with plans for a brand new hotel. This Tuesday, construction began on the Conrad, a 360-room hotel with 30,000 square feet of retail.

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Watergate office building under contract for $107M

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 30, 2016, 1:11p

New York real estate investment firm Steinbridge Group and Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. have bought Washington, D.C.’s infamous Watergate office building. The 12-story building, otherwise known as Watergate East, is being sold for $107 million.

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How much is this lovely Truxton Circle townhome worth?

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 30, 2016, 12:47p

PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating!

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Former Virginia jail to become mixed-use village

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 29, 2016, 3:27p

The first phase of the project has already begun with a delivery slated for April 2017. This phase involves the construction of a complex, called Liberty Crest, that will house 165 apartments, 83 townhomes and 24 single-family homes.

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Ramsey Homes to be redeveloped for mixed-income housing

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 29, 2016, 12:12p

The Council’s plan is to demolish all the existing buildings and construct a four-story structure closer to the Charles Houston Recreation Center to allow more green space across Pendleton Street.

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Historic Alexandria home with beautiful mural asks $6M

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 29, 2016, 11:21a

In 1824, this Alexandria, Virginia home hosted General Lafayette, and soon it will house its newest homebuyer. This 200-year-old home, known as the Lafayette House, is on the market for $6.8 million with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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The best Fourth of July parking spots in D.C.

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 29, 2016, 9:58a

When preparing for the Fourth of July, people often consider what food or drinks to prepare, what spots to watch the fireworks, and where to stay for the night, but never parking. Make this year’s commute a little bit easier.

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Probably enchanted castle in Virginia wants $2.6M

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 28, 2016, 2:46p

Now when you look in the mirror and wonder, "Who has the fairest real estate of them all?" you’ll know that you it’s you. This landmark, known as Melrose Castle, just landed on the market for $2,599,000 in Warrenton, Virginia.

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Incomes aren’t keeping up with rising rents in D.C.

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 28, 2016, 2:24p

It shouldn’t be any surprise that renting in Washington, D.C. can be difficult. While rents have increased, incomes have slowly grown, never able to keep up. Between 1980 and 2014, Washington, D.C. saw a 33 percent increase in median renter income.

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See your home featured on Curbed DC

By Michelle Goldchain Jan 20, 2016, 9:06a

Off beat and awesome abodes will be able to get in the limelight with Curbed's recurring feature, House Calls. This series is for boasting about how residents are able to make the most of their space, even the itty bitty ones.

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Patrick Curran: The Humble Chef at the Crux of an Empire

By Sonia Chopra Jun 28, 2016, 2:22p

Everybody knows Momofuku: the sleek, cool restaurant empire that made ramen trendy and started the wave of interior design featuring blond wood and backless stools, that put down roots in New York's East Village then snaked into Toronto and...

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Which Northeast D.C. home is the better buy?

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 28, 2016, 12:04p

Imagine you have around $750,00 to spend on a place and you've narrowed it down to two Northeast listings. How do you make up your mind? The answer is simple: you shove them into a metaphorical cage and let them battle it out.

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This D.C. home was once a stable, organ factory

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 28, 2016, 11:22a

This Capitol Hill property wasn’t meant to be a home. Originally, when it was constructed in c. 1877, it served as a stable. This detail can still be seen by the long walkway from the front gate to the spacious courtyard.

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D.C.’s best sunsets, captured on Instagram

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 27, 2016, 3:51p

Whether in daylight or night time, in sunshine or in a downpour, Washington, D.C. is a beautiful city, perfect for capturing on Instagram. Below, Curbed has compiled some of the best photos of the city found on the photo-sharing service.

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What $2,900/month rents you in D.C.

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 27, 2016, 3:10p

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $2,900/month.

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July 4th rentals in D.C. you can still snag

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 27, 2016, 2:13p

The 4th of July is only a week away, and it’s time to get prepared by learning where the best fireworks-watching spots are and what rental options you have. Curbed compiled options from Airbnb, from a carriage house in Georgetown to a flat in Shaw.

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Where to watch Washington, D.C. July 4th fireworks

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 27, 2016, 1:18p

If you want to have a good time watching the Fourth of July fireworks in Washington, D.C., head on over the National Mall. If you want to have a great time watching the Fourth of July fireworks in Washington, D.C., avoid the National Mall.

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Inside a renovated 16th Street Heights home

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 27, 2016, 12:44p

This 16th Street Heights single-family home is on the market, renovated and with a total of five bedrooms across four levels of space. This 3,800-square-foot listing comes with a wood-burning fireplace, recessed lighting, and a spacious rear deck.

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Woodley Park residents fight against plans to replace hotel

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 24, 2016, 2:07p

There are plans to replace the nearly 100-year-old Wardman Park Marriott Hotel in Woodley Park with a roughly 1,500-unit residential development, and it looks like those plans aren’t so popular for some residents.

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The most beautiful tree boxes in the Golden Triangle

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 24, 2016, 1:17p

The votes are in, and it’s time to reveal the winners. Just recently, the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) announced which tree boxes in the Golden Streets are the most well-designed, according to a panel of judges and the public.

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This castle-like Kent home wants $3.75M

By Michelle Goldchain Jun 24, 2016, 12:40p

Which room is your favorite in this Kent single-family home? Is it the breezy foyer with its sweeping staircase and tall ceilings? Maybe it’s the separate dining room with its arched windows, chandelier, and ceiling with a sheen?

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