Evening Star Newspaper, August 25, 1923, Page 15

' "Surpasses 1922 Figures by ‘While building acii ington have slowed up somewhat dur- ing the last three months, the volume _for the current vear makes an excel- lent comparison with the correspond- ing period of 1 Straus & Co. in July amounted to §2,659,996 and for iithe seven months' period $32.885,542 ! a gain of $4,985.909 for the first seven months of 1 : months compa REAL ESTATE. " BULDING RECORD - FOR 1931 600D crease June more than three or four times |$ 716. notably in 1915, 1916 and 1921. Last vear, which was a record year in the building industry, July showed a much greater decrease from June than was indicated by the figures of these months this year. There was a gain during July over the corresponding month of last year of 14.5 per cent and the loss in July over June this year was only 6.4 per cent. The eastern states reported gains of 236 per cent over July last vear and a loss of 3.2 per cent from June this year. The central states showed an increase of 1.3 per cent over July and a loss of 1.1 per cent from June this year. The southern states showed a decréase of 11.2 per cent’ over July and a decrease of 8.3 per cent from June. The Pacific western states showed an increase of cent over July and a loss of 17.5 cent from June this year. Among 84 eastern cities reporti S ins over July, 1 gain _over July last year, being issued in July June Philadelphia issued $11,346.1 than $1.000,000 over July June. Almost $5,000.000, Late Figures Show. a40'in July. Eain of $4,400,000 over June. Detroit's permits in _July 5,103,509 vities in Wash- e .80 from June. of $4,796.60: HJulya ¥ o more than $2. 0'('4:’U0| ove Per s issued n gains 5 Lot Building permits issued |39 southern cities. owed gains | or°3,031,000 over June. over July and 17 had gains over June | °f 31031000 over Jun vear. Of 35 western citles, 19 had over July and 14 gains over June this vear. by | Among the 270 cities reporting 251 | ¥lare comparable with July, 1922, and June, 1923, Their total for July this | vear was $239,806,121, compared with 3.617 in Jul . and $ June. made nd with June, The figures 5 s follows: Milwaukee gain and a gain Chicago permits in July were $16,- 495,150, which represented a negligible year and an equally moderate loss from June this Los Angeles ranked third, permits $15,083,273, a gain over July last year of more than $7,000,000 and a negligible gain over per- mits in July, a galn of a little less last year and a gain of nearly $3,000,000 over Cleveland issued permits of $8.457.- loss of nearly $3,000,000 compared ‘with July last vear, but a were a gain of $700,000 over ar and a loss of $1,600,000 | Baltimore reported permits in July a gain of $570,000 over and a gain of a little in of E other leading ies of the country in July which compared favorably with the figures . 19 are as .| sold to Mrs. Lucy B. Watts for Miss STAR, WASHINGTON, REAL ESTATE CONCERN REPORTS MANY SALES Among the recent sales made by the office of Moore & Hill, Inc., are the following: No. 2712 Wisconsin avenue was sold for Hurry M. Bralove to Mrs. Natalie| S. B. Yates. This is a new apartment house erected on the west side of Wisconsin avenue. It contains twelve housekeeping apartments, bringing in an annual rent of $10,800. 0. 2123 P street, known us the Everett Apartment House, was sold to a local {Investor, Bryce G. Payyne. This is a new four-story apartment recently completed by Harry K. Boss and H. Glen Phelps, and containd twenty- eight apartments renting for $23,500 per annum. A new apartment house, 1618 § istreet, was sold to a local investor {for Jacob S. Gruver. This bullding | was recently completed by Mr. Gruver {and contains six housekeeping apart- ments, The new apartment house at 1509 { Belmont street, recently completed by Harry M. Bralove, was sold to | Mrs. Myrle F. Clarke. This building has twelve housekeeping apartments and rents annually for $10,500. Premises 1812 Newton street was D. C., SATURDAY, No. 1819 1st street was purchased by Simon Gordon from Orrin B. Lester. No. 3256 N street northwest was sold for Harry M. Bralove in connec- tion with the office of 1ledges & Mid- dleton No. 3 14th street northwest was purchased by a local investor from Victor De Launey. No. 1414 Swann street northwest was sold for William Hannan to Laurence P. Stanard. No. 49 P street northwest was sold harles Duvall for Luke C. Strider. No. 2016° G street northwest was purchased by A. E. McKay from John C. McIntosh. Premises 2953 Tilden street north- west was sold for W. Stokes Sam- mons to Vernon C. Auld. The consideration involved in the above ~transactions amounted to $508,000. REALTORS ASK LICENSE LAW. Organization of a campaign of Colorado realtors for a state license law is being watched with interest by the Natlonal Association of Real Es- tate Boards. A committee, to be made up of a number of members from each real estate board in the state, will conduct the campalgn to back up a license measure at the next session of the Colorado leg! AUGUST _— ——— in volume of building over 6 and a loss from June of 716. 25, 1923 APARTMENT HOME QUICK IN OWNERSHIP CHANGES FOR SALE At a Greatly Reduced Price WOODSIDE, MD. Delightful Suburban Home and Ideal for a Sanitarium Known as “John Paul Jones” Residence And 61; Acres Bewildered Tenant Learns Build- ing Was Transferred Five Times From April 1 to June 15. Is the real estate market stagnant? Stagnant as the vertically juxtaposed little waterdrops that thunder into | electric power at Niagara Falls, ac- cording to a tale of the day coming to the National Association of Real | state Boards from the Chicago Real Estate Board. A bewildered tenant | recently called at the office of the Chicago board to eclear away con- | fusion as to whom he should pay his | rent. His vertigo was caused by the circumstance that the apartment he took April 1 had changed hands five | times before June 15. | FIFTY-SIX GARAGES SOLD. Sales during the week by the Gold- smith Company included ffty-six | garages located at Lamont and Mor- | ton street for a consideration of | $25,000 to a local speculator. open fireplaces, modern improveme magnificent shade trees, barn and garage. This prope to Treasury. Land adjoining this property veloped; streets, boulevards and fine homes are now being e on this subdiv i property now offered. Terms can be arranged to suit. WM. B. KRAFT Main 893 1336 A splendid 16-room colonial house with spacious porches, ts, picturesque setting of located only 5 minutes’ walk from car line or 20 minutes by auto is now being de- n and are rapidly increasing the value of the . Y. Ave. N.W. s, $3, ¢ Orleans, Pittsburgh, '$2,864.340; San | Rella M. Lane. $3,237,115, and St. Louis, | T 470 in June th ar. Among the | b M 378109 agEreg April . s 134 aggregat- : 1 | 105 this yea total of Real Estate Salesman Golden opportunity offered experienced real ZONING LAWS STUDIED. The zoning ordinance just adopted | which brings Pittsburgh into the group of American cities pro- i Tawer | tected by zoning regulations i being | 433 and 3§ studled by members of the National ver June this year of | Association of Real Estate Boards in | Of 0 southern cities, 17|11, cities where zoning legislation is cgregat- | &4 eains | in the making. The building height s in the equaled $28,- showed a total One of the Very Best Chevy Chase Homes For Sale-and Open Sunday From 1 to 6 P.M. reports from he month of Jul ow 521, ind at building during the seventh month ar kept well up to normal— 4 fact, revealed some surprise to Jmany who believed building through- vout the country generally had begun to slacke A Corner House 4th & Randolph Sts. N.W. 8 rooms and bath, brick with built-in garage; all mod- ern improvements; overlook- gr of the 9 0 had 1 a total of | June ing, “important “year than decade July ating | limitation set n analysis of the activities in 9| Siausics ia 265 fTeet | dinance is 265 feet. cities showed that the A f 2.- decline, which is usually | 426,6 14 s over | manufacturing i comparison of June | June this year of $1. g mercial _distric as zoned by wis even less this{ Among the important cities of the ! nance. Duplex and double hous usual. During the past | country, New York led with $51, rtment hous: has not shown an in- 87, a gain over July, Limited 2, of '$1 Selling 25% Below Cost of Reproduction A KENNEDY-BUILT HOME 1849 Irving St. N.W. See This Before Buying Location the best in the city. Beautiful unobstructed outiook. Nine rooms, 3 baths, servants’ rooms, garage, large lot, semi-detached, lots of shrubbery. Open for inspection Sunday and Daily . A Big Bargain JOS. C. ZIRKLE Exclusive Agent Phone M. 4985 203 Colorado Bldg. COLUMBIA PARK New Homes in a New Subdivision These Homes will please you because of the Charming and the Superior Designs, Construction and Finish. Location, 7751x and Seven Rooms, wnth All Mod; Conveniences NEAR TWO CAR LINES Unusually Large Porches Prices and Terms That Will Appeal to All We invite you to come out and determine for vourself what we have to offer. : ; SAMPLE HOUSE 723 INGRAHAM ST. N.W. Open and Lighted Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Take 14th St. car, get off at 8th and Kennedy Sts. (two blocks south), or take any 9th St. car and get off at lngnl_:lm St (two blocks east). D. J. DUNIGAN 1321 New York Ave. N.W. Phone Main 1267 : the Pittsburgh or- ligh! permitted in com- ordi- s, but are permitted ing Soldiers’ Home. LACY & BELT 493 G St. S.W. estate salesman by old established firm. Replies confidential. Address Box 43-Z, Star office. Randolph Street N.W., Near 14th St. $12,500 Here’s Your Big Opportunity! To buy a home where ies are going higher Eve Bedrooms, second floor; screened sleeping and break large living room, dining roor garage; house is modern and in’ A-1 condition; posses We advise you to act quickly SaY 216 Commerce and Savings Bldg. For inspection call Main 3308 Phone Franklin 5772 or Main 528 Mount Pleasant Wonderful Location INSPECT NEW HOUSES 1735 Irving Street 8 Rooms, 2 Baths—Built-in Garage pantries, attic, cold storage, refrigerator, open fire- 20-foot paved alley, best material, fine workman- strong construction. Price terms For sale by ANY BROKER or Thrift Building Co., Owner Phone Main 768 place, ship, and reasonable. SPLENDID NEW HOMES 414 to 424 17th St. S.E. 7,250 price $750 Cash—$65.50 Monthly & Including all interest and principal) Extra large (20x83 it. wide) Tapestry Brick Colonial Porch, arranged in 6 spacious rooms and tile bath, cemented cellar, 3 magnificient porches, double oak floors, clectricity, gas, guaranteed heating tem. On a large lot with wide automobile alley in the rear. WELL WORTH WHILE BECAUSE constructed by a master builder employing expert union artisans paid by the day. Purchasing one of these excellent homes is making an investment which promises very large future profit, because they are worth more today than the price being asked for them. DIRECTIONS FOR INSPECTION: Take Penna. Ave. car to Po- tomac Ave. walk short distance to 17th St. S.E., or drive ont E. s, “BURLEITH” 36th and T Sts. N.W. NEW HOMES, $7,500 $500 Cash $62.50 Total Monthly Payments Banker-real estate broker claims these homes repre- sent better values than any other “Burleith” homes. ONE OF THE BEST N.W. SECTIONS rooms and big bath, front and rear porches. dry cellar, laundry, gas, electricity, guaranteed heating system. Lot 16.6x125 ft. to paved alley, garage. Built so that part of your house may be rented to help pay for your home. To inspect—Drive out Q Street to 35th St. North to T St., or take Georgetown cars, get off at Wisconsin Avenue or 35th St. and go morth to T St. EXCLUSIVE AGENTS 728 15th St. NW., 2nd Floor Col. 6565 Main 833 Col. 1984 3 WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE CO.| This home is among the show places of Chevy Chase, most attractive in location and design and of the highest class brick construction. It contains 8 spacious rooms, 2 baths, sun parlor and porches, all in the pink of con- dition and equipped with every modern housing convenience; the lot is large and there is a garage, of course. Any person who knows real estate values would be justified in apprais- ing this home at at least $5,000 more than it can be bought for. COME TO SEE IT ON RITTENHOUSE ST., JUST EAST OF CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE SHANNON - & LUCHS| Exclusive Agents — i Small Cash Payment—S75 Monthly Corner Venable and Piney Branch Road New Detached Homes PERFECT CALIFORNIA BUNGALOWS Facing Beautiful Piney Branch Road The most complete hot-water heated, six-room bungalow in the city. On a wide avenue, close to car lines, schools, churches and stores. in a sec- tion of new homes, these bungalows oifer the ideal cozy home without go- ing far out. The plan affords a large living room with real wood-burning open fire- place, sizeable dining room, large kitchen, one-piece enameled sink, porce- -lain kitchen cabinet, outside pantry with built-in refrigerator. There arc three splendid bedrooms, front porch and sleeping porch, latest electric fix- tures, instantaneous hot-water heater, finest white oak flooring and spa- cious tiled bath with novel built-in fix tures. Only 4 Built There are only four of these homes offered. See them now while you have a selection. Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. TO INSPECT Take 9th St. car to Whittier St., walk east to Piney Branch Road and South one-half square to Venable St. WM. S. PHILLIPS BUILDER Main 4600 15th St. at K N.W.