Real Estate News
Sandtown Furniture Co. Opening a 24,000 Sq. Ft. Wood Shop and Showroom in Carroll-Camden
Sandtown Furniture Co., which is currently leasing a space at 1830 Belt St. in Riverside, is under contract to purchase a 32,000 sq. ft. building next week at 1226 Wicomico St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area for its new woodshop and showroom, which will occupy 24,000 sq. ft. of the space.
Two Downtown Buildings Change Hands with Goal of Making Redwood Street a “Main Street”
The team of Kemp Byrnes, Brad Byrnes, and Dave Gupta have acquired 225 and 233 E. Redwood St. in Downtown and are planning a renovation and rebranding of the properties. The planned $5-million renovation will add retail to the first floor of the properties and keep office space on the upper floors.
Mixed-Use Development Planned for Long-Vacant, Former ‘Super Block’ Properties Downtown
BDC described the project as “a comprehensive, mixed-use rehabilitation of some of the existing structures with a significant new construction component. The concept includes workforce housing, market-rate rental housing, retail, office, co-working, artist live/workspace, an entertainment venue, and a hotel.”
West Street Near M&T Bank Stadium Renamed ‘Mo Gaba Way’
Today, the 600 to 800 blocks of W. West St. in Stadium Area near M&T Bank Stadium were renamed Mo Gaba Way. The street is named for Baltimore Orioles and Ravens super fan and Orioles Hall of Famer Mossila “Mo” Gaba who died in July at the age of 14 after a life-long battle with cancer.
T. Rowe Price Relocating Headquarters from the Inner Harbor to Harbor Point
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. announced today it will relocate from its current headquarters at 100 E. Pratt St. to the Harbor Point development in Fells Point in 2024. T. Rowe Price has signed a 15-year lease for two buildings, totaling 450,000 sq. ft., that will be constructed by Beatty Development Group and Armada Hoffler Construction.
Baltimore Issues RFP for a Redevelopment or Replacement of the Baltimore Arena
BDC stated in a press release that “the goal of redevelopment is either a major renovation of the existing structure or a newly constructed arena at the current site. BDC’s goal is to create a major transformation of the existing Arena into a first-class, modern, entertainment and event venue through either renovation or new construction.”
Pet Shop and Groomer ‘D’Luxurious Paws’ Opens in Federal Hill
D’Luxurious Paws has opened at 924 Light St. in Federal Hill. The new pet shop, which offers pet grooming, dog daycare, and dog obedience school, takes over a space that was formerly home to pet shop Pawtimore before it closed in January.
Detroit-Style Pizza Restaurant ‘Underground Pizza’ Coming to Power Plant Live!
Detroit-style pizza concept Underground Pizza will be opening its first brick-and-mortar location at Power Plant Live! Downtown. Underground Pizza will take over a 1,400 sq. ft. space at the plaza that was formerly the home of Joe Squared and Charm City Pizza.
BMORE LICKS Now Open in Federal Hill
Popular Canton ice cream shop BMORE LICKS opened its second location at 901 Light St. in Federal Hill over the weekend. The 1,000 sq. ft. storefront was the former home of Pitilis Cleaners which closed earlier this year.
Shofer’s Furniture Closing in 2021, Properties Listed for Redevelopment
After 106 years in business, Shofer’s Furniture will be closing its shop at 930 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill next February or March. Shofer’s will begin a close-out sale right after Christmas.
‘On Brazilian Time’ Food Truck Patio Coming Soon to Key Highway in Federal Hill
Brothers David Braun and Alexandre Silva are opening the On Brazilian Time food truck which will stay parked at 1302 Key Hwy. in Federal Hill. Braun and Silva built an attached patio with picnic tables, bar tops, and string lighting for patrons to enjoy on the former gas station property.
Afters Café to Reopen on Friday Following Renovation
Afters will have the same layout, but Hahn completely rebuilt the inside of the space by tearing out the existing flooring and replacing it, building new counters, and painting the walls. It will soon have a defined kids area with games and an adults section as well.
The Late Tom Clancy’s 12,000 Sq. Ft. Condo at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Heads to Auction
The late Tom Clancy’s former 12,000 sq. ft. condo at The Ritz-Carlton Residences will be offered at auction on December 12th at 11am by Angel Stevens of Cummings & Co Realtors.
Cielo Verde Opens for Catering Events at American Visionary Art Museum
Cielo Verde, a cafe and event space at American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM), has opened for catering events. Cielo Verde was first announced in February, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its café has not yet opened. The third-story space was previously occupied by Encantada which closed in January 2019.
Entire Block of Union Square Up for Auction Next Week
An online Alex Cooper auction begins next week for an entire block of homes in Union Square. The auction features 10 homes that are a mix of occupied, vacant, and shells in need of full renovation on the 1600 block of Lemmon St.
Collectors Shop ‘Elseworlds Emporium’ Opens in Federal Hill
Elseworlds Emporium is a new business from Jason Petrini, who lives in the area and is a veteran of the United States Army. It specializes in a “wide range of product lines which cater to collectors, table-top/RPG gamers, hobbyists, pop-culture aficionados, and geek-chique enthusiasts.”
The Port Covington Development Team Contributes to Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake’s Mount Winans Project
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake completed a nine-townhome project earlier this year on the 2600 block of Huron St. in Mount Winans. Each of the townhomes were sold to and are now occupied by new homeowners who qualified with 30 percent to 80 percent of Area Median Income.
