Blago Condo Watch, or: Keeping an Eye on My Old Digs

In a random coincidence that has given me an amazing cocktail party story I will tell for years, I used to live in Rod and Patti Blagojevich’s Dupont condo.  I rented it from them for two years and just moved out this May, only three months ago, after Patti informed my roommate and me that they had decided to sell.   

Initially, they priced the condo at $570,000.  I now see it listed for a reduced price $524,900, which seems much more reasonable to me.  But is it priced to move?  I’m watching the situation closely and will post any breaking Blago condo news here.  In the meantime, here is an insider’s view of the digs.  In general the place is great.  Beautiful floors and lots of light.  However, dealing with the claustrophobic kitchen for two years nearly killed me.  It is the main reason I didn’t seriously considering exercising my TOPA rights and snatching up the place.  But, if you don’t do much cooking and you’re in the market, you really should check it out.

Photos after the jump.

 Living room (the picture on the right features doors to my “bedroom”):

Kitchen: