The data is very mixed on that, no conclusive study has shown that rent control on its own reduces housing starts. Not to mention that multifamily properties are rarely held from construction through the period when rent control schemes kick in (typically no sooner than 15 years). In fact, standard property development pro formas typically factor for a sale of the property at year 15. Not to mention that while rent control does increase the tenure of tenants (which is a good thing!), very few rent control schemes actually have vacancy control, meaning that when the units do change over, the units can reset to whatever price the landlord deems reasonable. Many rent control schemes even provide allowances for landlords to make upgrades and increase rent accordingly.

At best, "rent control" in the US can at best be called stabilization, and often allow for above market increases. For example, under California's rent stabilization policies, which allows for up to a 10% increase per year, rent stabilized tenants sometimes receive a higher increase in rent than comparable non-stabilized units.

Not sure where you live but I love the classes at Fit360 in Mt Pleasant. Gym and classes are very welcoming, there is no drill sergeant boot camp mentality. Just a solid 45 minute workout with your peers.

Wait til they see costs of living in DC.

Seconded for just crossing into MD or VA to use a better app. I know that's not the exact answer to the question, but love yourself and delete the app.

What does this have to do with DC?

Omg this. I cringe now at the look on my face the first time I saw a $14 glass of wine.

Grand central in Adams Morgan has sports betting my man

And it’s behind Chicago, Philly and LA

You can get jumbo sauce in Chicago, Baltimore and Philly

Md flag is the best flag on the continental US.

It’s true everywhere, but you should keep some situational awareness of what’s going on around you. Try not to keep your head in your phone everywhere you go.

Also, you don’t have to greet everybody you see. In the city, that could be hundreds or even thousands of people just on your way to work. You show respect in a crowded environment like that by giving people their space and not engaging them unless it’s necessary or invited. Southern-style chitchat can easily be perceived as a time waster, or that you’re running a game.

On the other hand, there are exceptions to every rule, and that doesn’t mean you have to be mean like some sort of stereotypical New Yorker.

For better or for worse, people will ask what you do and talk about work in social settings. It’s also best to avoid politics and policy unless you also happen to be an expert. It’s likely whoever you’re speaking to already is.

PS- bring lots of money.

If it’s only one slice of bread, it’s an open sandwich.

Because he's a New Yorker and it's both their birthright and a compulsion to interject how cool NY is into every conversation without noticing how little people care or want to hear it. Bonus points if they manage to ruin their own night by complaining so often it takes them out of whatever experience they're currently having.

Other than that, expect for everything to be super expensive, and don’t dare to stand on the left side of escalators

Dc is probably the least big city of all the big cities in America. It’s very spead out and a lot of the population commutes, meaning outside of “rush hour”, you’ll notice significant drops in people around you, depending on where you live. The neighborhoods here are very different then one another, so it’s worth doing research into what you are looking for in a location. Grocery store? Metro stop? General city advice I’d give is when your out and about, just mind your business and you won’t really have any problems with ppl on the street. I’ll sometimes have some cash on me for unhoused folk though since your bound to be approached

If you’re friends invite you out always check the prices ahead of time. The level of wealth amongst seemingly average people dining in a seemingly average places was a shock to me. Don’t accidentally get stuck with a $300 bill for a few cocktails and some tapas.

Or I can shit all over it. Which is also fun.

They used to have family night on the second floor and it was awesome to go up there and play games. Now i dont even remember the last time I was upstairs at all.

I certainly agree that it's a really, really nice location.

Don’t tell me you used to have an EarthLink email account!?!

It's so sad to see that place go downhill the way it has over the years. I can remember when there was the ducks hanging in the windows right on 7th street. This would have been in the early 1990's.

Also, this before they built the MCI center and there was a pet shop across the street from it on 7th st as well.

I wish that it was a real Chinatown and not somewhere known for constant drama. I believe there is a methodone clinic nearby and that might be a reason for the concentration of crazies that are constantly over there.

That issue would be greatly alleviated if not fixed completely if St Elizabeths was upgraded to the point where it could house on a permanent basis those that are mentally disabled to the point where they need to be properly monitored and cared for.

Handjibbers. Nobody gives a good ‘old fashioned’ like a Washingtonian. Over the pants, under the pants. It’s crazy.

So this isn't new. It's a newer and nicer Fusion Center which is normal for every state and DC.

People don’t just randomly stop to talk to you for no reason. It’s because they want something from you - 99% of the time it’s a scam or beggars. Ignore and keep walking. You’re not obligated to give people money just because they ask you for it no matter how aggressive. You’re not obligated to be nice or polite. Ignore and walk away.

Ooooh taco bell cantina? You have my attention

The theater scene here is probably only behind NYC in scope. There's SO many shows!