Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1924, Page 18

REAL NORTHEAST HOTEL - TOCOSTSISOmD Two $125,000 Apartment Projects in Week’s Permits Totaling $791,225. A hotel and two large apartment houses are listed among this week's bullding permits granted by the of- fice of the building inspector. The hotel will be erected at 331 First street northeast at the cost df £150,000, by McCord and Bush. Harry Wardman will build a $125,000 apart- ment house at 2147 Q street, and Charles D. Sager will also erect a $125,000 apartment house at 2750 On- tario road The permits this week aggregate $791,225. They include: Frank Basso, to bulld corner of Georgia avenue and Princeton street; $3,500. Hotel to Cost $150,000. McCord & Bush, to build hotel 331 First street northeast; $150,000 Abraham Leonard, to build Twenty-sixth street; $3,000. Marcus Notes, to bulld three houses 5094-5098 northwest; $14,500. Charles D. Kenney, Oliver street: $9.000. James Martin, to build 533-549 Ken- nedy street: $50,000. W. C. and A. N. Miller, to build 4400 Cathedral avenue: $13,000. W. C. and A. N. Miller, to build 4320 Cathedral avenue; $10,000. W. H. Turton, to build 4314 Bowen yoad southeast; $2,000. Mrs. J. W. Wadsworth, jr. to repair 2500 Woodland drive: $3,000 Louis Perna, to erect garage 4613 Yorty-second &treet northwest; $3,000. Mrs. J. Wilson Green, to repair 1310 Massachusetts avenue; $8,000 Wardman to Build. 804 Ninth street to bujld 3201 Wardman Construction Co., apartment 2147 Q street; $1 Dr. BE. Snowden, to build Twenty-first street; $16,500. Wilson Wynn, to build 1621 Twenty- second street southeast; $6,000. Charles D. Sager, to build apart- ment 2750 Ontario road: $125,000. Gilbert Young, to build 5325 Thirty- eighth street; $10,930 Canio Ferravanti, 1bla road; $6,000. ancis A. Blundon, to build 512 F134 Chevy Chase Parkway: $40,000. George B. McClellan, to build 2424 California street; $49,980. B. Hevdon, to build 3416-3418 wenty-fourth street northeast; $12,- 000. Howard Etcheson. to build street northwest: $50,000. Alexander Mackinion, to build 3010 Hawthorne place; $8,500. W. Aed, to build 3521 Connecticut avenue; $5,745. Thomas A. Jameson, to erect ga- rages 1704-172¢ D street southeast; $9,000. A. N. Miller, to build Lowell street: §14,000. R. Munro, to build six houses 720- 730 Newton place northwest; $30,000. - Ordered Here for Duty. Capt. George A. Horkan, Army Quartermaster Corps, at Boston, has ‘been ordered to this ty for duty in the office of the quartermaster gen- eral, and Capt. Frank G. Potts, U.S. 1, et Fort Mill, S. C., has been assigned to duty at the Army War College, Washington Barracks. to build 00. 1712 to repalr 1739 15 B 4519-4521 lo]c——=la]c———|a|c———]ojc———]u]| A “SHADE” BETTER : Shades 'W. STOKES SAMMONS, Propricter EEEEDEH Health and Happiness .| cated west of Sixteenth street, with ESTATE. REALTY SALES LIST TOTAL IS $776,170 Many Parcels of Business and Resi- denoz Properties Disposed Of. Numerous business properties and large numbers of bullding lots are contained in a list of 28 sales sub- mitted by Hedges & Middleton, Inc. A number of apartment houses and residences are also contained in the report. The value of the transactions are placed at $776,170. The deals reported include: Business properties at 2126-28 Fourteenth street and 1400-02-04 W street northwest, with large frontage on both streets, were acquired by Den- ais McCarthy from Aldrich C. Wiley, who in turn acquired a six-apartment building known as the Pebbleton, 1747 Church street northwest; a resi- dence, 2106 Sixteenth street south- east, and also another six-apartment building, located at 2206 1 street northwest. A residence, 4805 Colorado avenue, with lot containing over two acres of ground, with frontage also on Blagden avenue, was sold for George B. Bryan to a local capitalist A colonfal brick residence was sold for Frank B. Owens to Katherine B. Huntress. A residence by Robert Munro, at 3616 Thirty-fourth street, Cleveland Park, was purchased by David A Parson. he two-story business building at 2 Fourteenth street was acquired y Sue C. Willlams from William T. Duvall, who received as part consid- | eration an eight-room and bath semi- bungalow jocated at 116 Allegheny street, Takoma Park Virginia M. Amberg purchased a residence recently completed by the Joseph Shapiro Co. 229 Cromwell Terrace northeast Two four-story business buildings, 939-41 H street northwest, together with the property 805 10th street, were acquired by Margaret E. Ken- nedy from Marcos Malakatis, who ac- quired a three-story brick residence, 2509 Fourteenth street northwest. It expected that Mr. Malakatis will remodel the Fourteenth street prop- erty for business purposes A building lot in section 3 of Chevy Chase, Md., was sold for David A | Parson to a local builde ‘ilford H. Swinney sold a house at street to Willlam A. 17 b W | 1347 Taylor | colis. | A parcel of ground, containing ap- | proximately 181,000 square feet, lo- | frontage on both Blagden and Colo- rado avenues, was purchased by a local builder from George B. Bryan. A newly remodeled . four - story business building, 1316 L street north- west, was acquired by F. Sheehy from Eugene C. Smith, the two-story properties Prospect avenue northwest, a Tesi- dence, 806 M street northwest, and a | building lot on Blackthorne strect, Chevy Chase Robert B. Stevens purchased a mod- ern six-room and bath colonial resi- dence, 3720 Thirteenth street north- west, from Emma J. Ragland. A three-story semi-detached 10- room brick residence, 3518 Tenth| street northwest, was sold for Clare C. Martin to T. J. Long. The trans- action was made in connection with the office of Terrell & Little, Inc. | Children are believed to grow more rapldly in rooms painted in light, cheerful colors than in those in som- ber-hued apartments, says Dr. H. A Gardner of the research laboratory of the Paint Manufacturers’ Assoclation of this country. For Every Type of Window—Made o to Measure lfl @ I Phone Main 4874 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1924. REALTORS STUDY RENTAL SITUATION National Board Now Engaged in Survey in Nation’s Principal Cities. A survey to determine the trend of residential and business property rents over the United States and to measure present market activity in real estate is now being made by the National Assoclation of Real Istate Boards. Tho investigation is the assocla- tlon’s fifth semi-annual survey of the condition of the real estate market. It will give a section-by-section d State-by-State plcture of bullding and real estate conditions as observed by constituent real estate boards in the 500 principal cities of the United States and Canada. WIIl Show Housing Conditions. The survey will give an actual measure of the extent or existence of a housing and building shortage on the basis of demand. Estimates given out from private and semi- public sources have recently plctured the shortage on the one hand &s no longer existent and on the other hand as amounting to perhaps $4,000.000,000 worth of construction ‘The shortage fund will Be analyzed as to whether it {s of single family dwellings, apartment houses or busi- ness bulldings and of what grade of building. TReal estate board com- mittees appointed to answer the national assoclation’s questionnaire will be asked to estimate what per cent of increase in ecach type of buflding the market in thelr city would readily absorbe What Survey Seeks. The survey will check the national situation and the various local situ- atlons as to the following matters: 1. The condition of tha labor supply in the bullding trades. 2. The condition of the money supply on both first and . second mortgages 3. The gross cost of money finance real estate transactions. to $385,000 PROPERTY TRANSFERS SHOWN Hartung Reports Activity in Resi- dential and Investment Operations. —_— Active buying In residential and in- vestment property in all sections of the city is indicated by a list of sales reported frem the office of William K. Hartung. The total value of the transfers is glven as $385,000. The transters are: No. 149 Rhode Island avenue north- east, sold for George Hartung to Charles W. BEdwards. No. 1453 Girard street, mold for Clarence E. Hooker to Almira B. Mulloy. No. 4304 Chesapeake street, pur- chased by Veda E. Kohler from Allan C. Minnix. No. 1624 Monroe street, sold for Blizabeth Williams to Edward P. and Bertha Donovan. No. 4218 River road, sold for Anna B. Wiley to Margaret Kohler. No. 1343 Irving strest, sold for B. Danzansky to Minnie L. Tate. No. 5425 Illinois avenue, sold for John H. Wright to I« Kahn. No. 1457 Girard street, sold for Anna C. Bruen to Gerald W. and Dorothy A. Brooks. No. 3634 Albemarle street, sold for Wardman Construction Co. to Anna B. Wiley. No. 6309 Connecticut avenue, pur- clhiased by John P. Clancy from Ed- ward Henkel. No. 2713 Thirty-fourth place, Massa- chusetts Avenue Park, sold for Da- vid A. Baer to William H. and Louise M. Chapman. Lots 3 and 4, block 7, Edgmoor, sold for William H. Chapman to David A. Baer. No. 3920 Tngomar street, sold to Morrls Gewirz for Edison E. Harri- son. Nos. 431-4317% Tennesses avenue 4. The actlvity of the subdivision movemént. 5. The value and number of bulld- ing permits issued during 1924 as compared with those issued during 1923 The survey will January 1 be issued about e 2 T e, Open Sunday, 2 to 5 P.M. A Decided Bargain at $13,750 1414 Varnum St. N.W. Distinctive Neighborhood Certain to Increase in Value Circumstances force owner to sacrifice this delightful home; house itself, exclusive of porches, is 20x35 ft. (a very large house of this type); hardwood floors on both floors, in- cluding porch, which is glassed in and heated; sleepin Screencd breakiast porch; wide colonial stone front porch, cement floor, high pillars; 8 exceptionally large rooms; 2 com~ plete tile baths: modern throughout and in perfect condition; brick cold-storage pantry and many other attractive features. See This Today WALTER A. BROWN 1400 H St. N.W. WE WANT For Purchasers Apartment House at $200,000 Apartment House at $125,000 Apartment House at $65,000 Business Property, $10,000 to $20,000 Residence, 8 or 10 rooms, in Columbia Heights. Small residential property showing good rental income. Cheap Investment Property of Any Description Submit What You Have to Offer A. C. Houghton Co., Realtors 1516 H Street N.W. Phones Main 7536.7537 northeast, sold to Edison Harrison tor Morris Gewlrs. Nos. 1482 Columbia road, sold for Catherine M. Gladman to Loulise M. Alter. No. 1406 Delafleld street, sold for Malcolm Gibbs to Mary H. Campbell. No. 4608 Bighth street, sold for Wil- liam A. Shannon to Jjoseph Lewis. No. 501 Rhode Island avenue, pur- chased by Willlam Moore from R. H. Pollook. No. 65¢ Hobart street, purchased by Oscar W. Mansfleld and Iva M. Mans- fleld from Lillle 8. Peld. No. 1231 Ninth st.eet, sold for Dr. T. F. Law to Margaret K. Grifith. No, 1347 Perry place, so'd for J. W. Lovegrove to S. L. Apri No. 1406 Emerson street, sold for W. B. Bacon to Robert E. Greer, No. 2032 Upton street, sol Jeannette M. Dammeyer to Misses E. Alberta Read, Georgia A. and Mabel D. Read. No. 652 Hobart street, sold for Mrs. C. A. Pendleton to George Urclolo. for Hold-Up Man Is Hanged. BOISE, Idaho, December 20.—Ida- ho's first exesution since 1909 took place when Noah Arnold, negro, wae hanged for the murder of Willlam A. Crisp, in July, 1923, during a*hold-up. Kenyon St. N.W. Situated on the north side, southern exposure; all the im- provements -in this location are comparatively new and up to date, making very pleasin; surroundings; 2-story an attic brick; colonial’ front porch; 6 large rooms and sleeping porch; tile bath and lavatory on second floor; gas, electricity and hot-water heat; built-in refrigerator; lot is 20x100 to a 20-ft. paved alley; built-in garage for one large " $13,500 Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 Beautiful Corner Facing Sherman Circle and Four Streets SURVEY OF RENT LAWS. National Association to Accumu- late Facts for Members. Study of all rent control legislation passed in the United States during the last five years and of the effect of such legislation will be made by the fonal Assoclation of Real Estate Boards during the coming month. The survey will acoumulate in the library of the association information on the extent of legislative attempts to regulate rent, which, it is believed, has been nowhere else brought to- gother. The association will assemble for Make your Family a Chtistmas Gift of one of these new Homes using your rent money for monthly Ready for Occupancy Price, $9,550.00 Open Daily Wm. H. Saunders Co., Inc. (Or Your Own Broker) Realtors 1433 K St. N.W. M. 1016-7 525 Buchanan St. N.W. Built of tapestry brick, center-hall plan. tains eight large, bright Con- and cheerful rooms, two baths, shower, French doors leading.to dining room and breakfast porch, hardwood floors, hot-water heat, electric lights, instantaneous hot-water heater, built-in, heated garage. Price, $13,750 TERMS Open All Day Sunday TO INSPECT Take Georgia Avenue car to Allison Street, walk cast to property; or take Grant Circle bus to end of line. REALTORS—Owners and Builders 14th and K Sts. Main 617 S RS REAL ESTATE. study the texts of all Jaws for rent control now in effect or having been in effect within the past five years, the plan of organization of all rent commissions or similar bodlies set up to adjust terms of rentals, and any court decisions made on the subject of rent control. It will also bring to- gether the experience of the various citles and States whers such legisla. The Rocksboro 1717 R St. N.W. Apartments for Rent One Room, Kitchen and Five-Story Elevator Building Bath, Very Reasonable Rent Keep Your Youth Wesley DHeinhts Is an Exclusive Community of Real Live Young People To reach Wesley Heights by motor: Drive out Mass, Ave., cross over Wisconsin Ave. and turn to left into Cathe- dral Ave., which leads to property. By trolley: Get off at Wisconsin Ave. and Macomb St. and take free bus to Wesley Heights. Exhibit House Open Daily : - W. C. and A. 1119 17th St Real N. MILLER 40114017 13th St. Only 2 Left 14th St. Car Line floors, built-in ice deep lot to wide alley. ASK' THE MAN _WHO OWNS ONE ale by Owners and Buflders 906 N. Y. Ave. NW. Phone Main 5526 JAMESON-BUILT HOMES N.W. At 13th & Shepherd Sts. N.W. [] Only One Squn}e From Six large rooms, attic, tiled bath, h.-w.h., double t box, servant’s toilet, double rear porches, wide front porch, Built, %wncd and For Thomas A. Jameson Co. i north three REMARKABLE NEW HOMES ONLY *7,550 $500 CASH BALANCE LESS THAN RENT 6 BRIGHT ROOMS BUILT-IN HEATED GARAGE TILE BATH—HOT-WATER HEAT EXCEPTIONAL SLEEPING PORCH LARGE BREAKFAST PORCH EXHIBIT HOUSE—222 CROMWELL TERRACE OPEN TO 9 P. M. TO INSPECT Take auto, car or bus to 4th St. and Rhode Island Ave. N. E., blocks to Channing St. and one block west to {’% gré‘w%rfi. phone North 2150 or Columbia 4046 for FREE A Inspection Today Will Pay ZJ/IDU SLIADIRO OO M0 Lg% A N2 North Cleveland Park’s Prettiest Homes Inspect the Sample Home 4315 39th St —most critically and detailedly. They are designed and built by Kite—which insures completeness, compactness and thoroughness. Homes in which the expense for upkeep will be as nothing. A superb location—constantly increasing in attractiveness as the Park development progresses. Six Rooms Sleeping Porch Bath Slate Roof Hot-Water Heat Big Closets Separate Hot-Water Heater Double Oak Floors and a Separate Garage Priced Right—Terms Easy Open for inspection every day and Sunday Our Mr. Hamilton is in charge of the Park Office, at 4301 39th St. If you wish a special appointment, phone him at Cleveland 1490. . Motor out Conn. Ave,, west. on Albermarle St., turn- ing into 38th or take Wis. Ave, car to just beyond the -National Cathedral at Windom St.—it’s but a square to these Homes. There is through car service via Wis- consin Avenue. Built, Owned snd For Sale by HARRY A. KITE (Incorporated) Member Washington Real Estate Board 1514 K St. Phone M. 4846 tion has been experimented with. | | i Few g!fts that youngsters want in these days of mechanical toys will fit into Christmas stockings. Resident Menager on Promises B. F. SAUL CO. Main 2100 925 15th St. N.W. Colored Homes of Unusual Attraction— Situated right where you most waat to lve, too, at 730-740 Fairmont St. N.W. These Homes are excellently designed and just a ctical in thelr Interlor ararngement as it js possibic o e won't find any waste space to complicate your Homemaking problems. The equipment {s modern and up to date in overs respect and the finishing is done carefully and reflects expert workmanship. We want you to seo these Homes before they are all taken, 80 you had better come at once—tomorrow may be 100 late and you'll be disappointed. Bix rooms and bath, Arcola heater, hardwood floors, front and back porches; tastefully finished throughout i Representative in Charge Every Day and Sunday— Evenings, Too Attractive Price and Unusually Liberal Terms May Be Arranged * B. B. PINN (Owner’s Representative) 712 Kenyon Street Phone Col. 5817 e ‘The Best Buy Today Convenient to 2 Leading Car Lines Dunigan-Built Homes $8,850 High Elevation Open Today and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Six Large Rooms Up-to-date Bath Large Porches Convenient to Stores, Schools and Churches Our Location Is First Class 7th & Ingraham S Sts. N.W. EXHIBIT HOUSE 5232 7th Street N.W. Take 14th St. car, marked “Takoma,” to 7th and Kennedy Sts., walk south to houses, or 9th St. car to Ingraham St. N.W. D. J. DUNIGAN, Inc. 1318 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Phone Main 1267 4 e 0 0 ?%Mkfifl&?&?&%fl&?%m&w Through the Courtesy of ). 8. Mosesand Sons Our Sample House at 42d and Jenifer Streets Chevy Chase, D. C. Has Been Beautifully Furnished It is positively a treat to see it. It will be more of a treat to own one of these homes. Only four left. Selling Points Built by Charles E. Galliher, a medal winner in the recent awards of the Board of Trade for better de- signed homes. Located in Chevy Chase, one of Washington’s fast- est growing and most delightful suburbs. Detached—on lots containing more than 6,000 square feet of ground. Six sunny rooms and bath; foyer vestibule entrance to living room, 23 feet long; mirror ; oak floors ; artistic open fireplace; plenty of convenient floor plug outlets. Many other delightful features. And Last But Not Least, the Price Is Only $10,500 Convenient Terms See This “House of a Hundred Charms” Open Tomorrow and Lighted Until 8 P.M. Drive out Connecticut Ave. to Harrison St., West to 42d St. and North to Homes. Maximu| 1415 K St. M. 4752 r CKEEVER=GOSK,..... PR N -