Looks like the large cross patch was never completed & smoothed to meet the rest of the street.

Comments update: 15-00086160-Pothole
912 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006, USA
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By EDMONDS, FRANCINE: 4/12/2015 3:27:33 PM
The pothole(s) at this location have been repaired. This request is being closed.