Real Estate News
Latin American Bakery ‘Dulceology’ Opens in Federal Hill
Dulceology, a bakery inspired by El Salvadorian and Latin American desserts, has opened at 1138 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The first-floor retail space was previously a real estate office and mental health services business in recent years. Dulceology owners and sisters Alejandra and Nicole Leiva spent recent months transforming the space into the retail and commercial bakery.
Fulton Bank to Open in Federal Hill at the Former Unleashed by Petco Space
Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Fulton Bank will open at the former Unleased by Petco space at 1100 Light St. in Federal Hill. The prominent 3,600 sq. ft. retail space, which is at the corner of Light St. and E. Cross St., is adjacent to Cross Street Market. It has been vacant since October 2018.
Rev Cycle Studio Closing at McHenry Row
“As difficult as it has been for everyone to navigate their lives through the past 6 months, it has been tough for small businesses too to figure out how to operate under these new restrictions. As a result, and while we remain restricted to less than 50% capacity in our spin rooms, we have had to make some tough decisions.”
Demolition Begins in Preparation for a 950-Unit ‘Beyond Self Storage’ Facility in Carroll-Camden
Demolition of a collection of properties on the 1500 block of Ridgely St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area began in recent weeks to make way for a 950-unit Beyond Self Storage facility. According to a Baltimore City Department of Works Application for Redevelopment Waiver, the project has an approximate area of 1.14 acres and is bounded by Worcester St. to the north, Denver St. to the east, Ridgely St. to the west, and an existing commercial use property to the south.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the $23.1-Million Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center
A groundbreaking ceremony took place today to kick off the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center at Reedbird Park in Cherry Hill. This follows a groundbreaking earlier this month for the BGE Field presented by KELLY, which is a new turf field being constructed at Reedbird Park. Both projects are part of Baltimore City Recreation and Parks’ (BCRP) redevelopment of the Cherry Hill park which was once the location of a landfill.
St. Mary Star of The Sea Raises Money to Reinstall its Star-Cross
In April, a hail and wind store knocked down the iconic symbol at St. Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Church in Federal Hill – the steeple’s cross with a lighted star in the middle. The Catholic Community of South Baltimore was able to immediately get a crane contractor to remove the star while it figured out the next steps to get it reinstalled.
California Developer Plans 169,812 Sq. Ft. Lab and Office Building in Port Covington
Pasadena, California-based Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is planning a six-story, 169,812 sq. ft. lab and office building in Port Covington. The project is a collaboration between Alexandria and The Port Covington Development Team.
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Holds Virtual Groundbreaking for New Field at Reedbird Park in Cherry Hill
The 83,000 sq. ft. field is part of the larger redevelopment of Reedbird Park by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP).
‘Moo Moo Cows’ Ice Cream Shop Opens in Federal Hill
Moo Moo Cows ice cream shop opened last month at 926 Light St. in Federal Hill. The first-floor space was formerly part of the Marcus-Boyd Realty office which is still open in a separate suite in the building.
Tabrizi’s Reopens its Restaurant at HarborView
Tabrizi’s has reopened its restaurant at 500 HarborView Dr. in the HarborView development of Federal Hill. Tabrizi’s, which first opened as a restaurant in 2007, became so popular for weddings and corporate events over the years that it couldn’t consistently operate its dining room for walk-in business. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down its events business, Tabrizi’s has returned back to its roots.
ForwardPMX Opens an Office at Stadium Square
“Global brand performance agency” ForwardPMX has opened a 3,945 sq. ft. office at the 145 W. Ostend St. office building in South Baltimore’s Stadium Square development. In December, ForwardPMX acquired Baltimore-based The Search Agency, which previously had a smaller office in the Harbor Court building in Otterbein/Inner Harbor.
City Offers Pigtown Library Site for a Mixed-Use Development
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the Pigtown Library at 856 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown. The City’s objectives for the project include a mixed-use building which includes a new library; job creation; tax generation; and a redevelopment that fits within the context of the Washington Village/Pigtown Urban Renewal Area.
New Graffiti Murals Added to Industrial Properties in Carroll-Camden
Adam Berg, who owns a couple of properties in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area, met some graffiti artists who were looking to find walls for murals. They told Berg they were experienced artists and were looking for a canvas.
Baba’s Kitchen Turning its Dining Room into a Mediterranean Market
Baba’s Kitchen, which remains open for carry-out, will be transitioning its small dining room into a Mediterranean market. Baba’s Owner Farid Salloum said the transition is starting to take place and the market will open on September 10th.
Deaf-Owned Business ‘Crepe Crazy’ Coming to Cross Street Market
The Cross Street Market team of Caves Valley Partners and CANAdev announced today that deaf-owned business Crepe Crazy will be opening a stall in September. Crepe Crazy is under construction on a previously unoccupied stall in the east end of the market between Steve’s Lunch and Sobeachy Haitian Cuisine.
Himalayan Bistro Closes in Federal Hill, Hopes to Reopen in Smaller Neighborhood Space
Himalayan Bistro has closed its Indian and Nepalese restaurant at 1030 Light St. in Federal Hill. Owner Danny Lamichhane told SouthBMore.com he is currently searching for a smaller space in the neighborhood to reopen his business.
Fresh Cleaners and Hair Cuttery Close at McHenry Row, NovaCare Relocating to the Shopping Center
With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, there continues to be retail closures and changes at McHenry Row in Locust Point. New closures at the shopping center now include Hair Cuttery and Fresh Cleaners, which join the recently-closed World of Beer and The Urban Oyster. McHenry Row is adding one new business as NovaCare Rehabilitation is relocating to a newly-created retail suite.
