Oyster families: where can people live moderately in Woodley?

[Anonymous]

OP here: Yes, it's rent-controlled. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Pay up or double up" is right. We live in a 2BR, ~1000sf apartment on Connecticut, ~$1900/mo, 2 children. The houses near us are in the $1M range. We will not move until we're out of Oyster no matter HOW big they get.

that sounds like a steal!

That's definitely a steal! I went to three open houses last weekend on Woodley Place (IB for Oyster). The "cheap" house was listed for $1.1 million (and it's already under contract). The other two were $1.3 million, plus change. These are rowhouses without garages and attics...and all except one could use some cosmetic upgrades. Count your blessings dear and stay in that apartment!

[Anonymous]

^^ Oh, there is one other rowhouse on the market on that street, but I didn't see it because it's "by appointment only." Maybe the $2.5 million dollar price tag has something to do with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^ Oh, there is one other rowhouse on the market on that street, but I didn't see it because it's "by appointment only." Maybe the $2.5 million dollar price tag has something to do with it.

guess you have to be in the 1% for Oyster if you are not a spanish speaker.

[Anonymous]

I met a lady who lives in Prince George's and her kid goes to Oyster. Apparently they got in under some special exception for DC government workers children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I met a lady who lives in Prince George's and her kid goes to Oyster. Apparently they got in under some special exception for DC government workers children.

Or that's what she told you. I'm sure this lady is (illegally) using someone else's address. Ask yourself: Why in the world would DCPS create a special exception for DC government workers's kids to attend any DCPS school...but especially Oyster (dual immersion)? If such an exception exists (and it doesn't), DC (tax-paying) residents who want their kids to attend Oyster OOB should be rioting in the streets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Pay up or double up" is right. We live in a 2BR, ~1000sf apartment on Connecticut, ~$1900/mo, 2 children. The houses near us are in the $1M range. We will not move until we're out of Oyster no matter HOW big they get.

that sounds like a steal!

That's one of the small number of rent controlled apartments referenced earlier in the thread, I am sure. Market rent in the Oyster zone for that type of apartment is $2750-3000.

What?? I'm looking for a place and don't even see one bedrooms for that. What building?

[Anonymous]

16:14--She was lying to you. There is no special exemption for DC government workers.

[Anonymous]

So, people renting a two bedroom in Oyster, you will rent from K-8, for $3k/mo? Do you feel like there is a downside to not owning a home and putting money towards a mortgage? Is it hard to save for college? I know these things are all relative, but just having trouble picturing renting for 10 years, no matter how awesome the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Pay up or double up" is right. We live in a 2BR, ~1000sf apartment on Connecticut, ~$1900/mo, 2 children. The houses near us are in the $1M range. We will not move until we're out of Oyster no matter HOW big they get.

that sounds like a steal!

That's one of the small number of rent controlled apartments referenced earlier in the thread, I am sure. Market rent in the Oyster zone for that type of apartment is $2750-3000.

What?? I'm looking for a place and don't even see one bedrooms for that. What building?

There are a few buildings along Connecticut between Woodley and Cathedral, along Calvert between Connecticut and 29th, along 29th between Calvert and Woodley, and I think maybe one on Woodley that have pretty large, rent controlled 2 bedroom apartments. But there aren't very many of them (buildings or 2 bedroom units), and because of the advantage to the market, they are very infrequently vacated. They also often have in building waitlists. Because of this, these units become available very rarely. You have to get lucky/strike while the iron is hot/keep checking constantly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, people renting a two bedroom in Oyster, you will rent from K-8, for $3k/mo? Do you feel like there is a downside to not owning a home and putting money towards a mortgage? Is it hard to save for college? I know these things are all relative, but just having trouble picturing renting for 10 years, no matter how awesome the school.

It's a lot easier if you are only paying $1900-2300 per month. I think the only folks who stay that long are the ones who have the few, coveted, rent controlled apartments.

There are more of these types of units farther up Connecticut, by the way. But they aren't in the Oyster boundary, and the rent advantage to the market isn't as stark.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I met a lady who lives in Prince George's and her kid goes to Oyster. Apparently they got in under some special exception for DC government workers children.

LOL! There is no "special exception" for DC government workers! That's a good one!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, people renting a two bedroom in Oyster, you will rent from K-8, for $3k/mo? Do you feel like there is a downside to not owning a home and putting money towards a mortgage? Is it hard to save for college? I know these things are all relative, but just having trouble picturing renting for 10 years, no matter how awesome the school.

It's a lot easier if you are only paying $1900-2300 per month. I think the only folks who stay that long are the ones who have the few, coveted, rent controlled apartments.

There are more of these types of units farther up Connecticut, by the way. But they aren't in the Oyster boundary, and the rent advantage to the market isn't as stark.

Do they make people re-lottery in after moving OOB now? That was mentioned on another thread, but no one has ever stated they had to do it, so it seems like an empty threat? Though not sure I want to be the tester...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, people renting a two bedroom in Oyster, you will rent from K-8, for $3k/mo? Do you feel like there is a downside to not owning a home and putting money towards a mortgage? Is it hard to save for college? I know these things are all relative, but just having trouble picturing renting for 10 years, no matter how awesome the school.

It's a lot easier if you are only paying $1900-2300 per month. I think the only folks who stay that long are the ones who have the few, coveted, rent controlled apartments.

There are more of these types of units farther up Connecticut, by the way. But they aren't in the Oyster boundary, and the rent advantage to the market isn't as stark.

Do they make people re-lottery in after moving OOB now? That was mentioned on another thread, but no one has ever stated they had to do it, so it seems like an empty threat? Though not sure I want to be the tester...

It's at the principal's discretion. The "move OOB and then try your luck in the lottery" policy is posted on Oyster's website, as well as near the door in the front office. If someone wants to try that strategy, they should just be prepared for the consequences. It may work out, but it may not. If it doesn't work, make sure you have a back-up school ready...or the means to move back IB.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, people renting a two bedroom in Oyster, you will rent from K-8, for $3k/mo? Do you feel like there is a downside to not owning a home and putting money towards a mortgage? Is it hard to save for college? I know these things are all relative, but just having trouble picturing renting for 10 years, no matter how awesome the school.

It's a lot easier if you are only paying $1900-2300 per month. I think the only folks who stay that long are the ones who have the few, coveted, rent controlled apartments.

There are more of these types of units farther up Connecticut, by the way. But they aren't in the Oyster boundary, and the rent advantage to the market isn't as stark.

Do they make people re-lottery in after moving OOB now? That was mentioned on another thread, but no one has ever stated they had to do it, so it seems like an empty threat? Though not sure I want to be the tester...

It's at the principal's discretion. The "move OOB and then try your luck in the lottery" policy is posted on Oyster's website, as well as near the door in the front office. If someone wants to try that strategy, they should just be prepared for the consequences. It may work out, but it may not. If it doesn't work, make sure you have a back-up school ready...or the means to move back IB.

It would be fool hardy to think you could lottery back in. But has anyone been forced to do that? No one can give an example it seems.