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The Story of Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s Mansion

November 9, 2022October 25, 2021 by ghostsofdc

Billionaire Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s mansion at 2501 30th St. NW was raided by the FBI last week. Everyone’s Googling around for details on Deripaska, but naturally, we’re more interested in the history of the property.

The Rise and Fall of Herbert Haft’s Columbia Heights Development Agreement

October 23, 2021August 30, 2014 by ghostsofdc

Discover the story of Herbert Haft’s Columbia Heights development agreement, which was canceled after 15 years of litigation and very little construction. Learn how the area has been transformed since then.