Ted Kennedy was so damn polite the couple of times I spoke to him. When he came to Miami for a fundraising dinner, my ex wouldn't allow me to pick Kennedy up at the airport. He feared I would bring up a certain bridge incident when I drove across the Miami river.
CJ's picture wall was inspired by a client of mine. Much older attorney, he'd been a big shot in Havana and his office wall was covered in the same way you describe. The ones of him with Franco and Batista made me bite my tongue.
How about looking for something just south of Lincoln Park? I spent some serious time poring over DC maps. Thought about Kalorama, but Obama had just moved there and so had Jared and Ivanka. Too much too soon for CJ.
I almost slid off my chair laughing so hard. If I get around to it, they'll tackle Anacostia at some point, but with affordable housing.
Me, foreshadow? There may be an easter egg or two in the series.