Evening Star Newspaper, September 21, 1929, Page 17

REAL ESTATE.' UILDERS SEEK | TONING GHANGES Set-Back Type of Apart- ments, Limited to 90 Feet in Height, Are Urged. Application of the set-back principle | to apartment buildings in areas where buildings now are restricted to a maxi- | mum height of 60 feet, with & modifi- | cation of the zoning regulations to per- mit such buildings to be carried up to| 90 feet, is suggested by the Operative! Builders’ Association and_the local| chapter of the American Institute of: Architects in petitions filed with the ! District Zoning Commission. Proponents of the plan declared that higher buildings, with set-backs in the upper stories, with a definite check on the cubic contents of the structure, - would make possible more beautiful structures than under the present 60- foot height limit, which results in buildings with fiat facades and flat roof. Contend Rent Lowering Possible. Since the taller of two buildings of the same cubic contents is held to be less costly to build, it is contended that the proposed amendment to the zoning code would be of benefit to apartment renters by making possible lower rental prices. To limit the increased demsity of pop- ulation in such buildings over present 60-foot buildings, it is proposed to re- quire that the higher buildings sug- gested be not allowed to contain more than 20 per cent greater cubic content ‘than under the existing regulations. ‘The letter of the Operative Builders’ Association in this regard suggests the following amendment to Section 8 of the zoning regulations: Wording of Proposal. “Add the following paragraph after paragraph 12: “13. In the 60-foot height district buildings facing or abutting a street} not less than 110 feet wide between . building lines or a public park may be ! crected to a height not exceeding 90 feet, provided the total cubic contents above the first floor line of a building on any given lot, inclusive of the addi- tional stories, does not exceed by more than 20 per cent the total cubic con- |tents of a building 60 feet in height, { with maximum percentage of lot oc- | cupancy allowable for such lot; and, provided further, that above the 60-foot level all outside walls. are set back 6 inches from the building line or from the required side and rear yard lines, as computed for a 60-foot building, for each foot of height above this level.” —_— e ON REALTY ROW Reports and Observations Concerning Business and D. C. Agents. Advertise Washington. Business leaders in cities virtually throughout the Nation are learning of Washington's remarkable growth, pres- ent attractions and facilities and of its future, in circulars being mailed by | the Washington Real Estate Board. The circulars contain information sbout the National Capital, published in large display advertisements in two local newspapers, twice a week. each advertisement appears, reprints are made in a large number, which the | board mails, one at a time, to prominent | individuals in a long list of cities. This “Home Town Boosting” pro- gram is the outstanding feature of the pening of the Fall season of activities | of the local realtors. The advertising | material was prepared’ by John A. Petty, secretary of the board, under direction of its executive committee. ¥ Wi Handiboe With McKeever. Edward S. Handiboe, formerly loan manager of Hedges & Middleton and also formerly associated with Weaver Bros. and Boss & Phelps, has joined | the sales staff of the new firm of J. A. , McKeever Co. | * k kK Build 20 New Houses. Breuninger & Phifer, Michigan Park | *| developers, are constructing 20 semi- As || Rock Gables, large stone dwelling of the Cotswold manner, been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Ryan from Edson W. Briggs Co. It was one of the model homes, planned, ‘ D. C., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1929 auspices of The Star. It was designed by James E. Cooper. e at the corner of Redwood terrace and East Beach drive, in Rock Creek Park Estates, which has built and placed on public exhibition this year under detached dwellings in_the section be- tween Tenth, Twelfth, Upshur and Var- num_streets northeast. The houses will have six and seven main rooms in addition to built-in or brick detached garages. * ok ok X Facts About City Growth. The advertisements are brief, couched in a few short sentences designed to convey one potent idea about Washing- ton. The first of the series declared: “Millions dream of coming to Wash- ington to see the Nation's Capital City, and thousands upon thousands are real- izing this dream every week. No city in the world has such a hold on the imagination of the people. What an asset—yet this is only one of the many reasons why Washington is growing— yes, and growing faster than we in Washington appreciate.” ‘This was followed by another: “Two hundred and sixteen million one hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars of private capital was spent in ‘Washington during the last four years to build homes, apartments, hotels and other structures to house and serve a steadily increasing population—yet ‘Washington is just beginning to grow.” ‘Then another: “Main street is the reception room of every city. When the $150,000,000 building program for Pennsylvania ave- nue is completed, Washington will have the most impressive and costly Main street in the world. New areas are being created to accommodate the 17 city squares of private use and owner- ship displaced by this governmental development. Washington is quietly absorbing a growth which would radi- cally upset any other city.” ‘The board state in another of the series that: “Outside capital is coming to Wash- ington in increasing amounts te seek investments in land and buildings. Most of Washington's larger real estate trans- actions of the year were for investors from other cities. The perspective of growing Washington bre d 414 Old Georgetown Road Open Until 10 P.M. Sunday BATTERY PARK NEW HOUSES $13,250 CONVENIENT TERMS Modern—Up-to-date—4 Bedrooms—2 Baths SURPRISING value in this splendidly located house having large rooms, oak flcors throughout, fireplace in living room, cement porches, detached garage and private driveway, full-tiled baths, Also for Sale Similar Houses at 408 and 412 Old Georgetown Road Drive out Wisconsin Avenue to Bethesda Bank, bear left on Ol& Georgetown Road to houses; or take Rockville trolley and get of at Glenbrook Road W. H. WEST COMPANY 1519 K Strect Representative on Premises National 9900 esley Detached 7 Roomg, 2 Baths. $8,750 35 Madison St. N.W. or Call Ga. 4123-W. Apartments— For Rent At the Chateau Thierry 1920 S St. N.W. Suites of 1 room and bath, 1 and 2 rooms, kitchen and bath, $35.00 to $62.50 Enclosed porches Elevator service Resident Manager THOS. J. FISHER & CO. Inc. 738 15th St.—Dist. 6830 1340 G St. NE. A Bargain at $9,950 Terms for quick sale A semi-detached two-story brick dwelling with a delightful outlook on Maryland. Ave. Front porch has large Colonial columns, and back porch ex- tends across entire bldg. Six large rooms, kitchen and bath. Open fireplaces and cellar under entire house. Two-story two-car brick garage in rear. Near _public schools and Sears, Roebuck & Co's new department storc. Open all day Sunday and from 7:30 to 9:00 o'clock week days. AMERICAN SECURI Real Estate Dept. 15th and Pa. Ave. N.W. National 4815. firights The Garden Spot of Washington Converting Landscape Defects Into Interesting Spots” is one of the features in the development of Wesley Heights upon which the Board “of Trade's Jury of Award bestowed for the second consecutive time the highest honor upon the Garden Spot of Washington. - There are many examples of what the Jury of Award refers to—artistic treatment of une usual conditions, adding beauty to nature hers self; giving to each home a superb setting and providing for its meighbors, pleasing scenic expression. 1t is this persistent consistency with which the development of Wesley Heights is being carried out that makes it matchless in beauty and unequalled in its attractiveness as a place of residence and safe for home investment. You'll enjoy the picturesque drive through its maze of streets and avenues—presenting a kaleidoscopic view that changes with every turn of the road. The present exhibit home is at 4523 Hawthorne Street. Open for inspec- tion every day and evening, including Sunday, from 10 AM. to 9 PM. W. C. & A. N. Miller Owners and Developers 1119 Seventeenth\Street Decatur 610 tance.” The statement is made in one more of the series that: “Startling evidence of growth may be seen in every section of Washington— improved, wide highways, extended transportation facilities, new residential and business areas in all directions— these are basic factors in city building. ‘Washington is growin, LABORERS ENIOY EFFICIENCY GAINS Members Profit Little From Improvements, Says Con- tractors’ Association. Building craftsmen and laborers to- gether with the pubiic have managed to obtain all the benemts derived from improved construction methods, accord- ing to a statistical study of wage levels and material prices just completed by the /ussociated General Contractors of America. . It is claimed that there has been no increase in profits to _contractors through improvements in efficiency. In | fact, information compiled by the asso- | clation indicates that profits have been | dwindling steadily dn g the past dec- |ade at a time when labor-saving de- | vices and more economical methods of | construction have been making their greatest strides, the A. G. C. declares. During July and August this year | wage levels were stabilized at a new peak that brought basic wages to the level of the bonus payments made dur- ing the acute labor shortage of 1926. At that time competent men were given from $1 to $3 per day above agreed upon scales. The new index level for wages stands at 228, as compared with 100 for 1913. It is pointed out that in 16 years the basic wage rates in the construction industry have advanced 128 per cent, while during the same period, according REAL ESTATE. 17 to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, the cost of living has increased only 70 per cent. ““The latest data on income and con- struction operations that is available from Federal income tax nf:ncles indi- cates that 40 per cent of the incorpo- rated contracting organizations - are making no profit and that the aggre- Near Zoo and Rock Creek Park, Mt. Pleasant. ful and desirable homes, terraced lawn, abundance of shrubb: transportation, stores, schools and churches; finished; 22 ft. wide, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths; sleeping r garage; screened, metal weather stripped, copper gutters ond ofl burner, automatic water heater. gate profit of the entire industry is only 3.2 per cent. “It is ‘maintained, thcrefore, that while the introduction of mechanical alds” in construction has made possible the increase in wage levels, the in- creased efficiency in management has not resulted in any similar gains for contractors,” the A. C. C. concludes. 1729 Trving St. N.W. Sale, or Trade Equity for One- Trust Property Owner Lincoln 5512-J Open and lighted from2to7 p.m. Saturday and Surday $13,950 Terms Ina ion of by y: near s; Floors and woodwork re- hes, attic, bullt-in nouts; POSSESION AT ONCE S TARTLING . . . bizarre, perhaps. .. but certainly unique and inter- esting as well . . . today’s modern note in interiors, as disclosed in the newly designed, decorated and furnished model apartment home at Til- den Gardens. Expressive of the new age, this creation is a revelation of the stark simplicity, the daring innovations in color and form, the harmony of line and tone that can be achieved with an intelligent interpre- tation of the new motif in interior decoration . . . radically dif- ferent, but utterly intriguing. Description would be futile . . . only by inspection can it be appreciated. Moderns will be: charmed. And even those of more conservative tastes will be interested in seeing this unusual home. Afterward . . . or before . . . they will be quite de- lighted with the other model home, furnished in the Colonial style, conventional and restrained. Both Model Homes have been decorated and furnished through courtesy of W. B. Moses & Sons. Both are open 3 ) %6 for inspection every day until 9 p. m. TILDEN GARDENS Distinctive Cooperative Apartment Home Development of M. and R. B. Warren Connecticut Avenue at Tilden Street ‘Telephone Cleveland 6084 B P