Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1935, Page 17

‘@fhz i@gl_tjflg 4 -%im’ B ———————— FALF MILLON GAN IN BUILDING SEEN HERE IN NOVEMBER Dollar Valuation in Permits for All Types-of Construc- tion Totals $1,763,270. ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS SHOW SMALL INCREASE Contemplated Modernization Work Almost Double, With Figure Set at $436,830. BY JAMES Y. NEWTON. Private building construction gauged by permits issued revealed a valuation gain of approximately a half million dollars in November over 1934, it is shown in the monthly report, just issued by Building Inspector John W. Oehmann. Dollars and cents valuation of building permits for all types of con- struction, including new projects, re- pairs, additions and alterations, last month was $1,763,270, as compared with a total valuation for November, 1934, of $1,253,565, Oehmann's report | shows. All Construction Gains. All types of construction took part in the gain, although thc increase in new one-family dwellings was smaller than in other lines. The construction of multi-family structures, including small apartments and flats, was ap- proximately eight times greater in November than in the same month a year ago. Oehmann stated that his office fssued permits for 105 one-family dwellings, valued at $595,000, last month, as compared with 85 units, with a valuation of $550,000, in No- vember, 1934, Seventy-one apart- ments, capable of housing 351 families, and valued at $667,500, were included in the permit list of last month. In November of 1934 permits were issued for only 13 apartments, with a ca- pacity of 60 families. Modernization Work Up. Contemplated modernization work likewise showed a substantial gain over 1934 figures. Permits for $436,- 830 in property rehabilitation work were issued in Novémber, as compared with a valuation of $248,000 for the same period a year ago. Oehmann’s office issued a single municipal building permit in Novem- ber, which called for erection of the tuberculosis sanitarium in Glenn Dale, Md. The Northwest section of the-eity led in new building with a valuation total of $936,625, while Northeast was second with a total of $245,250. New building in Southeast Washington tofaled $144,565 in November, while there was none in the Southwest sec- tion. Construction struck a new low for recent months during the past week, when permits for all types of build- ing totaled only $156,054. More im- portant permits of the week are as follows: Mary Kaplan, Colorado Building, owner; George T. Santmyers, archi- tect; Morris Linkins, 1009 Ninth street, builder; to erect three 2-story brick apartments, 1500, 1504, 1508 Neal astreet northeast; to cost $22,500. Margaret M. Scott, 2201 M street, owner; Edwin L. Taylor, 3619-B New- ark street, designer and builder; to | erect one 2-story brick and tile dwell- ing, 2001 Plymouth street; to cost $12,500. L. E. Breuninger & Sons, 1515 K street, owners and builders; H. L. Breuninger, architect; to erect brick garage, 3336 Quesada street; to cost $10,000. Maryland Avenue Conference Meth- odist Protestant Church, owners; T. M. Condt, architect; A. C. Minnix, 1416 G street, builder; to erect one 2-story from Muhleman & Kayhoe, builders. Eimer Cappelmann. mission, bought this home, at 6200 the office of J. Wesley Buchauan, Inc. ‘WASHIN! GTON, Upper left: New home, at 3312 Runnymede place, which has been sold to Mr. and Mrs, Frank R. Henderson by the builders, G. F. Mikkelson & Son. This home contains seven rooms and two baths. Upper right: Home of Willlamsburg Colonial design, located at 3313 Quesada street, which has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Leigh W. Hunt The transaction was made through The residence was designed by Below: Walter T. Hayes, an official of the Interstate Commerce Com- Thirty-second place, from L. E. F. Prince, builder, through the office of the William H. Saunders Co. SILVER STAR HOME ENDS THIRD WEEK [Eighth Model Dwelling of | 1935 Inspected by Sev- eral Thousands. Visited and indorsed by several thousand persons, the eighth Silver Star Home of 1935, located at 4849 Upton street, Westerleigh, tomorrow will enter the fourth week of exhibi~ tion under sponsorship of The Star. Persons from throughout the metro- politan area who have inspected the attractive Colonial house that is the Iatest structure to receive the Silver Star award have been open in their praise of the construction, planning and furnishing of the place. House Built by Millets. The house was built by the firm of | W. C. and A. N. Miller, developers of the older sections of Wesley Heights and Spring Valley, as a part of their | newest subdivision, Westerleigh. The same high quality of construction found in the more expensive houses of Spring Valley is embodied in this smaller home on Upton street. Edward Spano designed the newest Star home, which is constructed of brick, painted white. It has been completely furnished by Mayer & Co., while draperies have been designed and supplied by the Wesley Heights Shops. The public is invited to in- spect the home between the hours of 10 am. and 9 pm. The house will be open through Sunday, December 15. Given Rigid Inspection. Before the Upton street house was named for the Silver Star award, it was given rigid inspection by a group of experts in the various phases of housing. This group, which is the “(See BUILDING, Page 3. THREE NEW HOMES Arlington County, Va. Close to Lee Highway $6,250-$7,250 All-brick houses, carefully planned, on large lots with brick garages. Fully equipped—nothing to buy. Furred walls, fully tiled baths, re- frigeration, copper flashings, ete. Every city convenience, in high, rolling country. Open Sunday From 10 to 6 Directions—Out Lee Highway uuk Arst lm fic light and J;n past Rodt. Lee School to Nottingham St. (Our tlvl) East Falls Church Realty Co. A. S. Gardiner, Pres. 1510 K St. Natl. 0334 PETWORTH Here's a Home That'y EASY TO BUY 7 ROOMS TILE BATH BRICK GARAGE Greatly Reduced @ 4425 lowa Ave. Nicely reconditioned; close to transportation, stores, schoois and churches. Open Sunday 10 AM. to 6 P.M. L. E BREUNINGER & SONS Investment Bldg. ~NA. 2040 NEW 3 Bed Rooms—2 Baths 4808 Leland St. Also a new 5-room brick_bungalow “for ,650 soth ol the ab abvn vrmnflm_ FM ral Washm ton’s BIGGEST = B. H. GRUVER’S | declares. Newest Giover Park Group — Exhibit Home — 3925 BENTON ST. N.W. Furnished by HILDA MILLER o A g SRS Open ly. gonsin due; % Ed’-;c”n rf:uug"gn:: owner B, H. GRUVERBusiter Investment Bldg. Natl 1737, EOTORAL BACKS | LUMBERMEN VIEW Thinks | American Builder Government Should Get Out of Business. The American Builder, in an edi- torial in its December issue, strongly indorses the resolutions recently adopted by the National Retail Lum- ber - Dealers’ Association, demanding that the Government “get out and stay out” of the home-building field and “permit private industry to pro- ceed in an orderly manner without fear or threat of governmental compe« tition.” “The American Builder strongly believes that such Government poli- cies as N. R. A, huge expenditures for ‘made work’ and competition with | private business have hindered, and are still hindering, recovery and re- employment,” this business journal “It believes, also, however, thatlegislation such as the national housing act, to stimulate investment of private capital, is helping recovery. The great increase of private expendi- tures for remodeling and new con- struction of housing is one of the most important factors in the current improvement of general business. Attitude Emphatic. “Believing thus, this paper emphati- cally indorses the resolutions of she National Retail Lumber Dealers’ As- sociation. Prank Carnahan, secretary of the assoclation, undoubtedly is right in expressing opposition to a reported project for legislation to subsidize home building with Government (See EDITORIAL, Page 3.) $6,950 New All-Brick Homes Built by MONROE WAII!N F. H. A. Plan, monthly payments of only $48.00 mc]ndlng interest, princi- > pal, insurance and taxes. See these houses before you buy EXHIBIT HOUSE 4902 1st St. N.W. Oif New Ham: in Ave. to Emer= son St., turn o houses. Open until 9 P.M. Daily and Sundly NEW 5-ROOM. BUNGAI.DW SPECIALLY PRICED FOR | IMMEDIATE SALE, $5,950. You May Never Again Havell|| Such an Opportunity n_gs !ghhm! oak floors, built-in gs. B S, St & law-r over tub. la- r-nv!nx k:n.u‘ “Sinkabinet.” C., REPAIR NOTES HIT PEAK FOR MONTH November Total of $31,051,673 Indicates Reversal of Sea- sonal Decline. Modernization and repair notes re- ported to the Federal Housing Admin- istration by banks and other financial institutions for insurance under terms of the national housing act reached a new high mark for November, totaling $31,051,673. These notes are for im- provement of properties of all kinds and for purchase and installation of certain-types of machinery and equip- ment. The previous high mark was set in September, when financial institutions lent $30,403,178; Octoher totaling High Elevation Wonderful Location 4 New Center-Hall Colonial Brick Homes 2 S0LD Priced to Sell Built by MONROE WARREN Exhibit Home 4227 Yuma St. N.W. CL. OM (10nt Wisconsin dve. fo Yuma, St eminary). ‘Turn left use. O til 9" P.M. Sale or Rent Will consider reating to respon- sible party who really wants to buy an attractive, well built home. 6605 5th Street N.W. Situated in one of the most at- tractive sections in Takoma Park, * Well Worth Your Inspection OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY H. L. Thornton Owner-Builder Office, 6900 4th St. Opposite Takoma Theater Phone, Ge. 2291 e, Ge. 2811 SATURDAY, $27,163,130. ‘The November figures clearly establish the fact that the sea- sonal decline in construction has been reversed by the modernization pro- grams. The total of mortgages selected for appraisal amounted to $24,058,470 in November alone. The current total for both title I | and title II of the national housing act is $459,252,741, NEW HOME— 2332 39th St. N.W. GLOVER PARK $9,250 6 Rooms, 2 Baths, Built-in Gerage, Recreation Room Attractive and unusual features in this convenient location. Gas heat— completely equipped. Open Daily 10 to 9 P.M. A. S. GARDINER 1510 K St. N.W. Netl. 0334 DECEMBER 17, 1935. Queen Mary Heavily Painted. On the magnificent new British liner, the Queen Mary, over 70,000 gallons of paint have been used to cover a surface area of 50 acres. Beautiful Chevy Chase, D.C. 3926 Military Rd. N.W. Lot 70x205 '3 MGM Home. An I- lanned, six large . hardwe te. A ldill"ll mln- fine homes and ap- Polntments. Only $11,950 Open Sunday, 2:30 to §:30 L. T. GRAVATTE 729 15th St Bealior. Nat. 0753 OPEN EVERY DAY 9 AM, TO 9 PN, PERMANENT VALUE For Your Home Buying Dollar In COOLEY-BUILT HOMES Soe Exhlblt Homo al' 3 2451 39th Place N.W. ‘Building News PAGE B—1 | /CAPITAL BUSINESS PROPERTY MARKET HERE HELD STRONG H. Clifford Bangs, District Realtor, Speaks Before Keystone Group. AVAILABLE OFFICES 96.9 PER CENT RENTED Influx of New Residents Into D. C. in Expansion of Govern- ment Is Credited The Nation’s Capital occupies an enviable position among the larger cities of the United States with re« spect to the condition of its business property market, H. Clifford Bangs, ‘Washington realtor, told members of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Associ ation at its annual meeting in Har- risburg Thursday. Mr. Bangs, speaking at a round- table conference on problems con- fronting brokers today, told the real- tors that all available office space here is 96.9 per cent rented, apartments are 99.62 per cent rented and there are only 8 vacancies in the downtown (See CAPITAL, Page 2.) Fokdokdokdok kA k $5,950 1203 Trinidad Ave. N.E. Attractive Colonial Brick Home Six lovely rooms and bath, screened sleeping and break- t porches. Colonial cov- ed front porch. Built-in garage. Electric refrigera- tor. Reconditioned like new. Close to schools, churches and transportation. Small down payment, balance $49.50 per month. Open Until 9 P.M. 1404 K CAFRITZ p1. s0so More Than 3,000 Lifetime Homes Built and Sold R2.2.2. 2222 2.9 ¢ ¢4 F. H. A. REGISTERS 1,280 MARYLAND MORTGAGES ‘Year Brings Figure to $5,636,465. Modernization Credit Notes Total $2,580,037. BALTIMORE, December 7.—Off- | cials of the Federal Housing Adminis- tration in Maryland, which is cele- brating its first birthday this week, announced that 1,280 mortgages have been resistered for insurance in the State since the organization began operations last December. These mort- gages represent $5,636,465. In addition to the mortgages, the F. H. A. has insured modernization credit notes for $2,580,037. ‘These figures were cited by Henry W. Webb, State F. H. A. director, who said he thought the activities of the | organization in Maryland during its | Mrst year had been satisfactory. CHEVY CHASE D. C. The Requirements of the Most Dis- criminating Purchaser Are Fully Met in Mikkelson-Built Homes— HIGHWOOD Is the Discriminating Purchaser’s Choice of Location This lovely Colonial home has a delightful wooded setting with a beautiful view from large screened porch. It has four bed- rooms, two baths, den finished in knotty pine, finished attic, oil burner, furred walls, copper water pipes, a feature of unusual inter- est is the General Electric de- signed and equipped kitchen with new all - metal s 5 &u— HEATH HOME 3373 Rittenhouse St. N.W. 12 Other Homes Under Construction OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY hm Chevy Chase Circle rn right on Western Ave. to Rifiennouse St Tioht o property. ownms G, F. MIKKELSON & SON. sumozss MILTON F. SCHWAB, SALES 3333 Rittenhouse St. N.W. Cleveland 1156 Curtis Millwork and Lumber by W. T. GALLIHER & BRO. and parochial schools, churches and stores are con- venient to prop- erty. t SEVEN SOLD SINCE OUR OPENING Refinement and Character Dominate These J. B. T'iffey , NEW STUDIO HOMES 5329 Socond Street N.W. Open Sunday and Daily to 9 P.M. HERE you will find that intimate touch, that refine- ment of detail that distinguish TIFFEY homes from all others . . . beautiful living room with fire- place . . . step-up dining room with modernistic book shelves and full length draperres dividing the two rooms . . . dream kitchen . . . rear porch . . . rear stairway . . . three bed rooms . . . two beautiful baths Gt gf"'x'?"’ Tover s NAW. 9340 slupmg porch . . . basement recreation room with fireplace . . . gas furnace . . . detached garage . high elevation. Near transportation, stores and Ot 5th St. ;l‘,v‘.“to-.‘l‘-lnno-..‘uu right to Tower Bldt. " Bla. 3100