Real Estate News

Annoula’s Kitchen Opens at Cross Street Market

SoBo Cafe and SoBo Market owner Anna Leventis opened her new concept Annoula’s Kitchen this month at the newly-renovated Cross Street Market. The Annoula’s stall is a fast-casual concept, but continues the theme of Leventis’ other restaurants by serving many scratch-made items and local products.

Kevin Lynch | August 23, 2019 | 0 Comments

Gangster Vegan Organics Opens at Cross Street Market

Gangster Vegan Organics opened its stall today at the newly-renovated Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. This is the fourth location for the 100% plant-based, organic, and free of gluten and soy restaurant.

Kevin Lynch | August 22, 2019 | 0 Comments

Construction Begins on Three Large New Townhomes in Locust Point

Construction has started on three large new townhomes at 1441 Haubert St. in Locust Point. The homes are replacing a row of 16 one-story garages located behind the Marine Corps League Detachment 565 that were recently demolished.

Kevin Lynch | August 21, 2019 | 0 Comments

Mexico City-Inspired Taqueria Taco Love Grill Opens at Cross Street Market

Taco Love Grill opened last week in the newly-renovated Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. The stall is the second location for the White Marsh-born taqueria from the husband and wife duo of Gelmin and Jimena Portillo.

Kevin Lynch | August 19, 2019 | 0 Comments

Maryland Farm Store ‘Rooster & Hen’ to Relocate From Catonsville to the Cross Street Market

In their new space, directly across from Ceremony Coffee, Rooster & Hen will sell fresh produce and flowers; pantry items including condiments, herbs and spices, baking needs, bulk nuts, and snacks; pickles and ferments; baked goods and snacks; frozen foods; and a selection of house-made prepared foods.

Kevin Lynch | August 14, 2019 | 0 Comments

Demolition Begins on the 1800 and 1900 Blocks of South Hanover Street

Caves Valley Partners (CVP) has started demolition of the properties that make up the western section of the 1800 and 1900 blocks of S. Hanover St. in South Baltimore. The properties are comprised of a former one-story warehouse at 1800 S. Hanover St. and the former Middleton & Meads property which occupieAfter clearing the site CVP will be selling the properties to Wood Partners, which is planning two new apartment buildings totaling 525 apartments.

Kevin Lynch | August 12, 2019 | 0 Comments

Sweet Peaz Southern Kitchen Coming to Federal Hill

Sweet Peaz will serve Southern dishes including fried chicken, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, BBQ ribs, broiled salmon, salmon cakes, fried fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, collared greens, and spinach.

Kevin Lynch | August 7, 2019 | 0 Comments

BARCS Aiming to Raise $500,000 for its New Facility in Cherry Hill

As a nonprofit organization, BARCS depends on the support of our community through private donations, volunteerism and fostering. While BARCS is fortunate that Baltimore City is providing the funding to cover the structure of the new building, BARCS will be raising private funds, in addition to our annual operating budget, in order to build or enhance the following areas of the new facility.

BARCS Beat | August 5, 2019 | 0 Comments

San Francisco’s Stripe Inc. to Bring 200 Jobs to McHenry Row in Locust Point

Stripe Inc., a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet, has selected Locust Point as its first location for Helm Services Inc., its new subsidiary that provides operational support for businesses using Stripe software. Helm will take over the 44,000 sq. ft. Liberty Building at 1215 E. Fort Ave., which is part of the McHenry Row mixed-use development by Mark Sapperstein’s 28 Walker.

Kevin Lynch | July 31, 2019 | 0 Comments

New ‘South Baltimore’ Sign Installed at Hanover and Wells Street

The sign, which was coordinated by SBNA and funded by casino Local Impact Grants, was designed to encapsulate rowhouse living in South Baltimore, the neighborhood’s proximity to Downtown, and the industrial history of the community.

Kevin Lynch | July 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

Dutch Architecture Firm West 8 Wins Middle Branch Waterfront Design Competition

Dutch architecture firm West 8 received the highest ranking in the Middle Branch Waterfront design competition. The City of Baltimore will begin contract negotiations with West 8 as part of its planning for a phased, multi-year design and construction project for the 11-mile-plus park system along the shoreline of the Patapsco River in South Baltimore.

Kevin Lynch | July 29, 2019 | 0 Comments

An Overview of the Continuing Transformation of Wells Street in South Baltimore

In total, Wells St. has added 529 new apartments, 6,000 sq. ft. of retail and 194,500 sq. ft. of office space since 2004. Currently there are 665 apartments, 8,000 sq. ft. of new retail space, 30,000 sq. ft. of office space, 820 storage units, and expanded athletic facilities planned for Wells St.

Kevin Lynch | July 24, 2019 | 0 Comments

Ravens Complete $120-Million Renovation to M&T Bank Stadium

The Baltimore Ravens have completed a three-year, $120-million self-funded renovation of M&T Bank Stadium as the 2019 season gets ready to begin. The improvements include new 4K ultra-high definition video displays, new escalators and elevators to the upper deck, a new sound system, upgraded kitchen facilities, a redesigned club level, and new suites.

Kevin Lynch | July 24, 2019 | 0 Comments

Plan Approved for 258-Unit Apartment Building on the 1900 Block of South Hanover Street

On the 1900 block of S. Hanover St., Wood Partners was approved last week by BMZA for a six-story, 258-unit apartment building with 370 parking spaces, a garage, and 1,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail.

Kevin Lynch | July 22, 2019 | 0 Comments

Port Covington Development Receives Final Design Approval for its First Five Buildings

The Port Covington Development Team started construction on the infrastructure for Chapter 1 of its 235-acre, $5.5-billion, multi-decade Port Covington Development in May. Last week, the team received final design approval from the Baltimore City Planning Commission for the first five buildings that will begin construction in Chapter 1 in “the coming months.”

Kevin Lynch | July 22, 2019 | 0 Comments

Tidewater Yacht Service to Close in Port Covington, Hopes to Relocate

E. Cromwell St. will be realigned into Tidewater’s 7.83-acre property to give the street a straight northeast orientation whereas it currently bends north. Tidewater’s property will also become an extension of East Waterfront Park which is partially open in front of Sagamore Spirit Distillery.

Kevin Lynch | July 19, 2019 | 0 Comments

Royal Farms Opens Its Chicken Stall at Cross Street Market

Baltimore-staple Royal Farm has opened its 590 sq. ft. chicken stall at the newly-renovated Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. This new concept from Royal Farms will just focus on the convenience store and gas station’s “world famous chicken,” which will include fried chicken, chicken tenders, chicken on a stick, chicken salad, chicken sandwiches, and sides.

Kevin Lynch | July 18, 2019 | 0 Comments