The Advoc8te was surprised (but not really) to see that 1300 Congress St SE is back on the market. Looks like it has gone into foreclosure and is now up for auction (or was purchased at auction) and is now for sale.

Without getting into the details (because there are many) I am including links to press articles on the long and cautionary tale of 1300 Congress Street SE.

Chaos in Congress Heights Over Peaceoholics Youth Home
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Apr. 21, 2010 at 9:56 am

Peaceoholics at War: Nonprofit Finds Dealing With At-risk Youths a Lot Easier Than Wrangling With Neighbors
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Apr. 29, 2010 at 7:51 am

Congress Heights residents want probe of SE youth facility
By Christy Goodman
Thursday, May 13, 2010

Peaceoholics Neighbors Get Their Day in the Council
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Jul. 10, 2010 at 11:24 am

Peaceoholics Buildings Yanked, Will Be Used for Homeless Families [UPDATED]
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Oct. 6, 2010 at 6:01 pm

A Year After Peaceoholics Renovated Buildings, They’re Mostly Still Empty
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Jan. 19, 2012 at 10:26 am

D.C. housing deal shows much spent but less accomplished
By Debbie Cenziper and Nikita Stewart, Published: January 29, 2012

The Full Story Behind Those Peaceoholics Properties
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Jan. 30, 2012 at 7:14 am

Group Moan: Why Ward 8 Is Stuck With Transitional Housing
Posted by Rachel Calvert on Feb. 24, 2012 at 12:06 pm