Real Estate News
Pizza Palace Closes in South Baltimore
Pizza Palace has closed at 1538 Light St. in South Baltimore. There is currently construction paper in the windows and renovations are taking place inside the carry-out restaurant space.
Tribe Cycle Opening at McHenry Row
Annapolis-based spin studio Tribe Cycle will be opening a second location at McHenry Row in Locust Point. Tribe will fill a space that was vacated by Rev Cycle Studio in September.
‘The Hanover’ by Smoking Swine and Diablo Doughnuts Opening This Weekend in Brooklyn
This Saturday, Hanover Bar will open at 3432 S. Hanover St. in Brooklyn. The bar is a partnership between Drew Pumphrey of the Smoking Swine food truck and Michael Roslan of Diablo Doughnuts. The space was the former location of O’Flynn’s and the longtime home of O’Brady’s Crab House.
Today is the Last Day for Pop Tacos in Federal Hill
After 13 years in Federal Hill, toady is the last day of operation for Pop Tacos. Pop Tacos, which is located at at 17 E. Cross St., will be open until 630pm today serving its Mexican/Korean-fusion dishes.
Third Tower Crane Going Up at Port Covington, Total of Five Cranes Planned
With five buildings currently under construction in Chapter 1B of the Port Covington Development, the tower cranes are starting to appear in the sky of the South Baltimore neighborhood. There are now two tower cranes installed at the site and installation is being finalized on a third, with two more planned soon, according to the Port Covington Development Team.
Stalking Horse Under New Ownership, “Upscale Tavern” with Detroit-Style Pizza Planned
Andrew Carter and Jesse Selke from the Delia Foley’s Group, as well as industry veteran Jason Zink, are the new owners of Stalking Horse at 26 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill.
TWISB Podcast, Episode 12: Discussing Big Real Estate News with Local Brokers
On Episode 12 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews local commercial real estate professionals Jim Chivers and Mike Gioioso to get their take on recent big news stories in the South Baltimore real estate market. This includes Under Armour’s decision to fully move to Port Covington by 2025, the future of Tide Point and Locust Point without Under Armour, the impact State offices could bring to Downtown, how to fix Harborplace, and local trends in the retail and industrial markets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union Bros. Project in Sharp-Leadenhall Wins Award for Historic Preservation
The $8-million project by developers Len Bush and John Roe transformed the former 40,000 sq. ft. Union Bros. Furniture and Plymouth Wallpaper property, which dates back to 1919, into an office and retail complex.
Blooming Deli Closes in Federal Hill
Blooming Deli closed in recent weeks at 1448 Light St. in Federal Hill. A ‘for lease’ sign currently hangs from the storefront of the deli, which was open for three years.
Three Bids Submitted to Renovate Royal Farms Arena
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) has received three bids from its November Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Royal Farms Arena. The bids come from Oak View Group; Metropolitan Development and ASM; and Spectra.
Domino Sugar Resumes Sugar Processing Following Tuesday Fire
American Sugar Refining, Inc. (ASR Group), owner of the Domino Sugar refinery in Locust Point in Baltimore, announced today that work has resumed at the facility following Tuesday’s fire that destroyed the raw sugar shed. The 510 ASR Group employees began to return to work on Wednesday when power was restored to the campus.
State of Maryland Moves Forward with Plan to Bring 3,300 Employees to Downtown Baltimore
On Monday, Governor Larry Hogan announced the initial steps to move 3,300 State employees from 12 different agencies from the aging State Center complex to Downtown Baltimore. He said this move will “help revitalize the city’s Central Business District.”
Under Armour Announces Plan to Move Headquarters from Locust Point to Port Covington in 2025
Today, Under Armour announced plans to build a five-story, 284,000 sq. ft. office building at its 50-acre Port Covington property at 2601 Port Covington Dr. This will allow the company to move its global headquarters and have its Baltimore workforce together in one location.
‘Market Fresh Gourmet’ Grocery Store Coming to Center/West Development
Market Fresh Gourmet will be opening an 8,000 sq. ft. grocery store at the Avra apartment building located in the Center/West development in Poppleton. Construction is expected to begin in spring at a retail site on northwest corner of the development at Fayette and Schroder St.
500-Unit ExtraSpace Storage Facility Opening Next to Topgolf Site
Himmelrich Associates is currently under construction on a 500-unit ExtraSpace Storage facility at 211 Stockholm St. in Stadium Area. Himmelrich is converting a 36,287 sq. ft. warehouse, which was built in 1986, into the new storage facility. Himmelrich purchased the building in 2006 and owns three other adjacent properties at the intersection of Ostend St. and Sharp St.
Afro-Latin Fusion Restaurant ‘Papi Cuisine’ Opens at 2 East Wells
Afro-Latin fusion restaurant Papi Cuisine has opened at 2 East Wells in South Baltimore. Papi Cuisine is currently in a soft opening with just carry-out at the moment, but plans to open its dining room in the next few weeks. Papi Cuisine, which is relocating from Fells Point, is moving into a 3,600 sq. ft. space vacated by Minnow and The Hot Dry.
Light Industrial Development Proposed for Former Seton Keough High School
A bill is currently moving through the Baltimore City Council to convert the former Seton Keough High School campus at 1201 Caton Ave., which is also currently the home of Pre-K to 8th grade Holy Angels Catholic School, to a I-1 light industrial zoning. Seton Keough closed in 2017, and Holy Angels students will be able to transfer next year to Mother Mary Lange Catholic School which is under construction in Poppleton.
