Evening Star Newspaper, October 10, 1931, Page 18

B—2 S WA BULDING 1S 0. KD Construction Permits Total- ing $394,250 Issued in Past Week. e Y L % Plans for the constructic: of a $95,000 | uilding for the Young Women's Chris- | $tian Home at 235 Second street south- | feast were approved during the past week | y_the District building inspector. The structure is to be four stories, of { $brick and concrete construction, as da- | igned by the architects, Porter & Lockie, $Davis, Wick, Rosengarten Co,, Inc., has sthe building contract. » This was the largest of private build- $ing projects for which permits were ! 3issued this week, the total estimated | $construction cost amounting to $394,250. | £ Included in the list were plane for 26 sprivate dwellings and a number of small | Zapartments or flats. Among new proj- %ects approved are the following: § The Hecht Co.. owners; James L. Par- REAL ESTATE. THE EV Northgate Home Bought : NG .STAR, WASHI 3ITON, IBIG CONSTRUCTION GAIN IS NOTED $3,486,027 Increase for First Nine Months Shown in | Building Report. ___(Continued From First Page) apparently, have taken advantage of the reduced cost of bullding materials and the availability of labor. Also there is shown a willingnesy’ on the part of property owners to spend funds for needed improvements, since bankers have continued this year to scrutinize loan applications closely to eliminate 50 far as possible the purely speculative projects, in a move to set up & wider margin of safety on loans, generally speaking. The current report of the bullding D.»C. SATURDAY, inspector shows that private home build- ing projects continue at a strong pace. During the past month permits were issued for the construction of 147 dwell- ings luvin%. total estimated cost of $993,200. uring the same time per- mits were issued for but five apartment buildings_having an estimated total cost. of $566,000. Dwelling and apartment projects to- gether last month had an estimated total cost of $1,550,200 for residential construction, Statistics. Exclusive of the extensive Federal and District development projects, private operations this year have progressed as follows: January, $1,816,700; February, $5,150,315; March, $2,654,390; April, $2.206,680: May, $4,933579: June, $2,- 495,100; July, $2,305,115; » $3,375,- January, $4,540, February, $857,170; March, $3,083,040; April, $4.778,720; May, $3,032,412; June, $1.613,055; July, $2,356,570; August, $2,396,620, and September, $1,077,810, Factors to Be Considered. Architectural design, beauty of finish and location are important, but a handsome house that lets its occu- pants shiver in Winter and swelter in Summer isn't worth much either to live in or for selling. OCTOBER 10, 1931. ARCHITECTS’ COUNCIL APPROVES PROJECTS Three Dwellings and Booster Sta- tion Receive 0. K. of Advisory Group. Plans for four projects were approved as meeting the standards which should be maintained for private buildings in the neighborhood affected at a recent meeting of the Architects’ Advisory Counetl, a voluatary jury of consultants Nearing Completion STONE AND STUCCO Old English Type Dwelling ¥12,500 5429 30th Place N.W. 200 Ft. North of Military Road | for REAL ESTATE, sponsored by the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, The designs approved were for a dwelling to be erected at 5345 Twenty- eighth street, designed by F. G. Wilcox Fred W. Horton; s ter station sor N street between Twelfth and Thir- teenth streets southeast, designed by ‘W. M. Russell for the Washington Gas Light Co.; a dwelling for 4314 Klingle street, designed by G. E. MacNell for W. C. & A. N. Miller, and & dwelling for 1425 Juniper street, designed by Harry P. Baxter for the Distr Con- struction Co. Kitchen Should Be Modern. Plais for a modern, step-saving kitchen should never be overlooked when an old dwelling is being brought up to date. The modern housewife appreciates efficiency and onvenience in her home just as her husband ap- preciates it at his office, and proper | kitchen cabinets, drawer space and | shelving will ease her work and in- | crease her enjoyment of her home the round. NEW PLAN EXHIBIT HOME SEMI-DETACHED—ALL BRICK 3 Double Bed Rooms Master Bed Room Across Front With Lavatory Electric Refrigeration Choice Location Large Lot Two-Car Garage 1336 SHEPHERD ST. N.E. Drive out Michigan Avenue to 13th Street, then up the hill one block to Shepherd Street ALSO INSIDE-TYPE HOME Prices, $9,150 Up CHARLES M. WALLINGSFORD Owner & Builder 1010 Vt. Ave. N.W. George J. Schoeneman is the purchaser of this English style residence at 1361 Locust road, Northgate. The home was built and sold by the North Wash- ington Realty Co, Inc. Mr. Schoeneman is deputy commissioner of the Internal —=Star Staft Photo. $rons. jr. buflder: to make alterations, £613 G street; to cost $60,000. | 3 Federal Finance & Investment Co,, Sowners and builders: R. C. Archer, jr., sarchitect; to erect three 2-story brick sapartments, 2815 to 2819 Fourth street Inortheast; to cost $28,000. « Wire Construction Co. Inc., owners Jand builders; C. R. Wire, designer; to Serect five 2-story brick, tile and con- Jcrete dwollings. 5603 Third place and 2310 to 316 Madison street; to cost 2826.000. . $ Carmelo Vinci, owner and builder; iMarcus Hallett. architect: to erect two §2-story brick dwellings, 1220 and 1222 SRandolph street northeast; to cost *$24,000. - Edson W. Briggs Co, owners and builders; Dwight James Baum, designer: ,o erect one 2-story brick dweiling, 1856 #Plymouth street; to cost $24,000. ? N. Mezzanotte, owner, designer and In Beautiful Chevy Chase Grove, D. C. Six rooms, two baths, fin- ished "l"lc. lxtrlml'lvlwry and recreation roo 1 Dasement. - Bullt-in - § T eg e porches, concealed rad lators, Hoosler cabinet equipment in Blate roof. Deep lot. Designed by an architect with lnnnrchiten'l ;Iral of detail. uy now and select your finish, decoration and fliomn:'n Can Be Seen Any Time For Sale by Owner Adams 4301 Terms Arranged fl ‘ omes That Are Built And Still Attract the Eye INSPECT 318 17th Place N.E. In the’Beautiful New Restricted Section Adjoining Eastern High School Come out and see the many new features in this attractive group of homes, and convince yourself that they are unsurpassed in substan- il construction, artistic finish and convenient near-in location. ‘They are all byick, with seven large room (four bed rooms) and two tiled baths. The rear of the second floor can be converted into a separate apartment if desired. There are cedar closets, hardwood floors and an exceptionally attractive all-white kitchen, with a 6-foot electric refrigerator and inlaid linoleum floors. Built-in garage. - to Last the agency of J. Leo Kolb, to the Breyer Ice Cream Co. for a period of 5 years. The building, to be erected by Bahen & Wright, builders, is to have a front- | age of 42 feet and a depth of 100 feet. WILL ERECT FACTORY Ice Cream Manufacturer to Con-| struct $25,000 Plant. | A two-story brick building, to be operated as a piant for a large ice Plan $30,000 Apartments. cream manufacturing concern, is to Construction of four two-story brick be erected at 1981 Bladensburg road apartments is planned by Young & gg;torbeflust, at an estimated costs of Oppenheimer on & site at 1717-1723 “The building is to be erected for| West Virginia avenue, according to Louis I. Greenberg. from plans by | plans just filed with the District build- George 'T. Santmyers, Washington | ing inspector. The cost for all is esti- architect, and has been leased through | mated at $30,000. National 2990 builder; to erect five two-story brick ; dwellings, 2428 to 2436 L'Enfant square; {itc_cost $20,000. s Emma and Abraham Levy, owners; George T. Santmyers, architect; W. L. Moore, builder; to erect two 2-story brick dwellings, 2814 and 2816 Thirty- Leighth street: to cost $16.000. £ Joseph A. Shafer, owner, designer and "builder; to erect two 2-story bick and i frame dwellings, 6139 and 6143 Utah avenue: to cost $13,000. . O. W. McDonald, owner; Sears, Roe- *huck & Co,, architects and builders; to Terect one 2-story brick dwelling, 4925 Blaine street northeast; to cost $11,500. R. F. Philpitt. owner, designer and ibuilder; to erect two '2-story frame “dwellings, 3026 and 3030 Central ave- ‘nue northeast: to cost $9,000. i Charles Sturbitts, owner and builder; | Julius Wenig, architect; to erect one 2- < story brick and tile dwelling, 3231 Pat- #terson street; to cost $9,500. _ Lester E. Harris, owner and builder; {¥ G. Wilcox, designer; to erect one 2- +.story masonry dwelling, 5509 Thirtieth «place; to cost $8,000. £ C_F. A Longus, owner and builder; &L W. Giles, architect; to erect one 2- story brick dwelling, 4010 Benning road i northeast; to cost $6,000. i W. A. Stuart, owner and builder; G. 25. White, architect; to erect one 2-story fbrick dwelling, 4824 Forty-sixth street; 1o cost $5,000. !, W. A. Stuart, owner and builder; G. 3 8. White, architect: to erect one 2-story { brick dwelling, 4821 Forty-sixth street; Hto cost $5.000. & L H. Nix, owner; C. E. Dillon, de- Yeigner; Uriah Lawson, builder; to erect one 2-story frame dwelling, 3832 . Twenty-sixth street northeast; to cost ,85.500. & E. V. Prey, owner: Penn Improve- Sment Co. builders; to make repairs, }1454 Rhode Island avenue; to cost $4.600. i Pred Ugast, owner; Walter Valentine, &designer: Martin Bros, builders: to Serect one 1-story brick gasoline station, ;1145 Bladensburg road northeast; to ¥ cost $3,500. i George B. Furman, owner: A. S. J. &Atkinson, architect; to erect two 2-story | Fbrick additions, make repairs and alter- rations, 1113 and 1115 Thirteenth street; to cost $3,500. i A. L Edwards, owner: R. M. Briscoe, adesigner: James D. O'Neal, builder; to | $move existing house southeasterly 100 ifeet and erect foundation and addition, 4825 Chappel lane, now Nebraska ave- L nue: to cost $2.500. e A LARGE Size BURLEITH HOME at 9,500 This is one of t homes that have hard has just undergone a most com- plete Joh of reconditioning in- side” and out and contains real rooms, bath with sho double Tear pasches (screen: electrical refrigeration. & most efMicient _and economical _hot- water heating system and an automatic water heater. It has been priced for immediate sale, %0 don't delay your inspection. 1702 37th St. N.W. Just West of the Western High School Open Today, 6-9 P.M. Sunday, 2-9 P.M. INON:& LUCH, 1435 K St. N.W. NAt. 2345 Save Money! SEE THESE HOMES Carry This “Ad" With You! “Opportunity Knocks— Your Inspection Will Prove It!” Open Daily for Your Convenience 5225 7th St. N.W. New.house condition—8 Rooms (all large), Daylight Cellar, Deep Lot House' screened and Metal Weather Striy ,_Awnings, Stre d Alle Daved O priced U save Jou kt feace 3ho0; 19 Rock Creek Church Road § Large Rooms, 2 Glass-Inclosed Porches, 2-Car Garage. This prop- erty is just like new. Is well locats ed and priced under value. Ask the neighbors. | 1419 Spring Road N.W. Most Convenient _Section—New throughout. 6 large rooms. 3 porches, Built-in Garage, - Originally sold at 311,500, Now, $8,950. Terms. 728 Otis Place N.W. 7 Rooms, modern in_ev 20-1t. wide! Deep Lot, Gar: Teduced for immediate sal 318 Shepherd St. N.W. 6 Large Rooms (3 deep rooms), large “kitchen, '3 porches, deep, lot. 2-car garage. Priced under $8.000 All the above Homes are Vacant and Open for your convenience to inspect—or phone us, we will send you to see them. No obligation. WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. Members of the Washington Real Estate Board 1226 14th St. N\W. 32nd AND NEBRASKA AVE. Chevy Chase, D. C. Drive Out Conn. Ave. to Nebraska, East to House New corner center-hall home; completely. detached. Electric refrigeration, 2-car garage. $14,500 Just Around Corner on 3lst Detached center-hall stone and clapboard, same equip- ment as above. $12,950 BUILT BY JACOBSON BROS. Open for Inspection Every Day, Including Sunday, Until 9 P.M. H.G.Smithy Co. 5 1418 Eye St. 4435 14TH ST. N.E. $9,450 Up Washington’s Closest Suburb Features include six and seven rooms, two beautiful baths, colored orchid and green; bright. cheerful rooms, elaborate kitchen, Sanitas-covered walls; large pantry with Westinghouse refrigeration, beautifully paneled walls with side lights, practical fireplace, cedar closets, daylight cellar, large lot beautifully planted and completely sodded. Paved street—garage. ‘0 REACH—Drive out North Capitol St.. right om Michigan Ave. to kY 14th St. and Peit to houses, or take Brookiand car to Michigan Aves walk rioht to 14th St. MICHIGAN MANOR Tower Bldg. 14th & K 3016 McKinley Street CHEVY CHASE, D. C. Another Wonderful Buy DETACHED ALL-BRICK Four-Bed-Room-Colonial $11,950 Right in the heart of rapidly developing and beautiful sec- tion of Chevy Chase, east of Connecticut Ave., between Ne- braska Ave. and 30th St. Large screened breakiast porch. All modern improvements, rear servants’ stairway, big living room and fireplace. All oak floors, 2-CAR GARAGE, LOT 150 FT. DEEP. A pick-up for some one. VACANT. OPEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALL DAY SUNDAY wen BOSS & PHELPS wuwon R. E. KLINE, 718 Union Trust Bldg. Or Any Go out East Capitol Reasonable Price—Small Cash Payment—Easy Monthly Terms JR., Owner National 6799 Broker Street to 17th, then north to C and east one block to 17th Place CHEVY such a price. “livable” and in excellent con their monéy will do well to i Open today 1625 K St. N.W. SUBSANTIAL-—BUT NOT EXPENSIVE Price, $12,750 Seldom is an opportunity presented n —to purchase a home of eight rooms and two baths at Not a new home, but one that is thoroughly a profusion of flowers and shrubs, grown under the care of an owner who loves flowers. Those seeking much for 4131 HARRISON ST. J. A. McKEEVER CO. REALTORS CHASE dition. A large lot contains nspect 2to7 p.m. Dist. 9706 shade trees, with a distant restful. An all-brick home, conta strips and elec. refrigerator, Open Every Day, 2 to SHOWING 5556 Nebrska Ave. (At 31st and McKinley Sts.)® Today we are presenting for the first time to the prospective home buyers a home that we are proud to show—a home that challenges your severest criticism! Situated on a spacious corner lot covered with giant vista that is inspiring and ining eight spacious rooms, two baths (each with shower), 1st floor lavatory, huge recreation room in attic, hidden radiation, sun parl‘nr, con- crete porch, 36 ft. in length, fronting on both streets, 2-car built-in garage, copper gutters, screens, metal weather Built by F. M. Johnson Priced Surprisingly Low 9—All Day Sunday L. P. LILES—Real!y Associates 1427 Eye St. Mat'l 8744 Just completed! The last group of all- brick homes in this most desirable sec- tion. Near all con- veniences. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Reasons Why You Should See These Homes: Lecation—Construction—Finish and Decorations! The Many Features—and Low Price! . 7 AND 8 ROOMS—2 BATHS Sample Open to 9 P.M. 317 Longfellow St. N.W. In Washington’s Finest and Fastest Develop WAPLE 1226 14th St. N.W. e BUILT _BY A NEW GROUP. . ment of All New Homes & JAMES, Inc. Owners and Builders North 0962 DUNIGAN . . . BUILT RIGHT - AND THEY'RE SELLING FAST How often do you find a kitchen like this? Equipped with Frigidaire, latest type gas range, 6-ft., one-piece porcelain sink, built- in cabinets, inlaid linoleum and Sanitas wall covering. In a home at 38950 AND . : TERMS Half block from 14th Street car line, close to churches, schools and stores SEE 5515 FOURTH STREET N.W. N e Street and Alley Paved & A Dinette . . . just off the kitchen Six large rooms, detached garage, cedar-lined closets, oak floors, hardwood trim, Colonial brass fixtures, large, airy cellar, fully screened. Double laundry tray and servants' toilet, screened breakfast and sleeping porch and coat closet with full-length mirror. Wrought-iron rails on stairs, new type radiators (narrower to save space). Colored tile bath room with shower; toilet and lavatory adjoining the master bed room. Newest artistic fixtures, D. J. Dunigan, Inc. Tower Building - National 1265