Friday, January 29, 2016

South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

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This South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses is brought to you by Federal Place by Richmond American Homes:

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

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Federal Hill 

Price: Starting in the $600,000s
2,370-2,590 sq. ft.
-3-5 BD/3.5-4 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes – two-car garage and two-car parking pad

Open House Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm

Nestled on the edge of Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor, Richmond American Homes is filling the need for bigger homes in an Urban setting with all the modern conveniences in one of Baltimore’s Best Locations. These 4 level bricktownhomes feature up to 4 bedrooms and 4-5 bathrooms and parking for up to 4 cars! Home buyers get to choose all interior finishes to put a personal stamp in your new home.  Come visit our Sales Center on the corner of Key Highway and Jackson Street to bring your dreams of home ownership to life!

Call 301-412-8184 to schedule an appointment or simply stop in for a tour.

1500 South Charles Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $469,900
-3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Open House Saturday from 12pm-2pm

827 William Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $599,000
-3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Open House Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1245 Carroll Street
Pigtown

Price: $134,900
1092 sq. ft.
-2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Open House Saturday from 12pm-2pm

102 West Heath Street
South Baltimore

Price: $279,900
-2 BD/2.5 BA
1,138 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

Open House Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1438 Covington Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $315,000
-2 BD/1 BA
1,000 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: Yes

Open House Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1326 Haubert Street
Locust Point

Price: $515,000
2,470 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Open House Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1712 Clarkson Street
South Baltimore

Price: $249,900
1,104 sq. ft.
-3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Open House Sunday from 12pm-2pm

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Silo Point – Locust Point

Price: $699,900
2,200 sq. ft.
-2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Open House Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1200 Steuart Street #425
Silo Point – Locust Point

Price: $320,000
1,313 sq. ft.
-1 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Open House Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1307 Lowman Street
Locust Point

Price: $499,900
2,070 sq. ft.
-4 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Open House Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1200 Steuart Street #1028
Silo Point – Locust Point

Price: $615,000
2,398 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Open House Sunday from 2pm-4pm



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CCBC is offering Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus, at no cost, to its current students.  Office 365 Pro Plus is available for PC’s, MAC’s iPhones and Android devices.

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Baltimore crews clearing 72,000 tons of snow a day

As Baltimore crews continue to clear the last of the side roads still blocked with snow, matted grass had emerged along the side of Federal Hill Park in South Baltimore Thursday.

Though rising temperatures have helped clear some of the snow, city leaders said all roads are expected to be passable...



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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Mid-Week Five: Homes with Covered Parking

Welcome to Mid-Week Five! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase five homes in a certain category in South Baltimore.

South Baltimore got a bit of snow this week and a lot of you were probably thinking how nice it would be to have an off-street parking spot to help deal with the added stress of parking during a blizzard. Here are five listings with covered parking that will save you a spot and prevent you from digging your car out during the next big snow storm.

114 East Hamburg Street
Federal Hill 
Price: $339,000
Tax: $6,127
1,220 sq. ft.
-3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1267 William Street
Federal Hill 

Price: $379,900
Tax: $8,104
2,274 sq. ft.
-3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1420 Towson Street
Locust Point

Price: $399,900
Tax: $4,253
1,620 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1244 Riverside Avenue
Federal Hill 

Price: $469,900
Tax: $9,947
3,100 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1200 Steuart Street
Silo Point – Locust Point 

Price: $699,900
Tax: $12,022
2,200 sq. ft.
-2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

South Baltimore Neighbors Team Up to Shovel Unplowed Streets and Alleys

It was the biggest snow storm on record, but for many around here that doesn’t mean work or life comes to a halt. Facebook has been filled with pictures of neighbors teaming up to shovel unplowed streets and alleys with other blocks currently organizing similar clean-ups. Some neighbors also made great use of their construction equipment. Though many streets remain unusable, SouthBMore.com couldn’t ignore so many of the great team efforts by our neighbors. Check out some of the pictures that have been shared to Facebook – great job South Baltimore!

From Kate Jordan of the 100 block E. Gittings Street:

In 2010 we didn’t see a plow for 11 days so we all got out there and did it ourselves.  What was born from that is the Gittings Street Google group which we used often to communicate block news.  It’s pretty awesome. We put the bat signal out on this and everyone showed up and worked from 12-7.  It was so much fun.  I have amazing neighbors!

Pictures courtesy of Facebook:

100 E. Gittings St. 

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This is Chuck, he worked all day and night in his Bobcat on Sunday clearing the 1800 block of Marshall, the blocked entrance of 1900 Light, and many alleys in the area. 

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1500 Marshall St.

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1300 Richardson St.

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Alley at 700 East Fort Ave.

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Alley 1500 Light/Marshall

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Jackson Street Alley

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1600 Harden Court

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1600 Jackson/Belt Street Alley

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And a cute plea for help on 100 E. Clement

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Followed by more good teamwork

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Video: A Snowboarding Ride Through South Baltimore

Check out this video produced by Ian Johnston of LIVE TO reLive featuring Tyler Whittlesberger snowboarding through the streets of Federal Hill and South Baltimore behind a tow.



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Monday, January 25, 2016

Caves Valley Partners and The Baltimore Station Team Up on Veteran Housing at Stadium Square

In June, Caves Valley Partners (CVP), the developers of the $250 million mixed-use Stadium Square development in South Baltimore, announced a four- to five-story apartment building on the 1100 block of Leadenhall St. that includes 6,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail. With hopes of making the apartments affordable housing, CVP has reached a partnership with The Baltimore Station (TBS) to provide affordable units for veterans.

Started 26 years ago, TBS is “an innovative therapeutic residential treatment program supporting veterans and others who are transitioning through the cycle of poverty, addiction and homelessness to self sufficiency.” It has a facility at 140 W. West in South Baltimore, adjacent to Stadium Square, as well as a facility in Sandtown Winchester.

“The Baltimore Station has been a community member in South Baltimore for 26 years and has a long-running history serving the homeless population. We are thrilled to be part of the exciting Stadium Square redevelopment happening in our community to ensure that we don’t forget those that are most needy,” TBS Executive Director John Friedel told SouthBMore.com. 

Stadium Square will cover three consecutive blocks of South Baltimore in Sharp-Leadenhall and the South Baltimore Neighborhood located between Cross St. on the north, Race St. on the east, Leadenhall St. on the west, and both sides of Ostend St. to the south. The new veteran housing building will share the northern most block of the development with an apartment building by the Hanover Co., which will include 293 market-rate apartments, 14,000 sq. ft. of retail, and 450-500 parking spaces.

CVP’s new apartment building will repurpose five existing historic rowhomes and two city lots at the corner of Cross and Leadenhall. The facades of the five rowhomes will be kept and behind them a new four- to five-story, 28-50-unit apartment building with the 6,000 sq. ft. of retail space will be constructed. The units will include many studios and one-bedroom apartments. The building will also cover the parking decks on Hanover’s project, which was a concern of Urban Design & Architecture Review Panel (UDARP) panelists when the project was first presented.

“We were trying to figure out what to do there and we originally considered an office building, but we knew it made sense to have retail at that corner to continue the flow from Cross St. into Solo Gibbs Park,” said Arsh Mirmiran of CVP. “The community wanted retail there as well.”

“As veterans graduate from TBS, this can be the next place they live, while still getting services in the neighborhood,” said Mirmiran. “Once they are completely back on their feet they can move on to other options in the housing market.”

Mirmiran noted that veterans outside of the TBS program would also be eligible for the units.

With the retail spaces facing Solo Gibbs Park, Mirmiran told SouthBMore.com the space would be ideal for a restaurant or coffee shop.

CVP is currently working with partners on figuring out the financing of the project to keep the apartments affordable and a final budget has not yet been determined. CVP is hoping to break ground in about a year with delivery expected around mid to late 2017.

Demolition has already taken place to make room for Hanover’s project and construction is expected to start any day. A six-story 60,000 sq. ft. office building on the 100 block of W. Ostend St. will also begin construction in the next few months. The building will be the future home of United Way of Central Maryland, which will be leasing 27,000 sq. ft. CVP also recently acquired an adjacent 1.3 acre lot where CVP is in the planning stages for another office building.

Phase III of Stadium Square on the 1200 blocks of Race and Leadenhall St. will have the largest retail component of the project. Demolition has taken place to clear the area for development.

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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South Baltimore Business Roundup

Richmond American Homes Launches Second Baltimore Community 

Richmond American Homes (RAH), the developers of Federal Place II in Federal Hill, launched its second Baltimore community in Hampden. Called Hampden Square, the development features 2,000 sq. ft.-plus new construction townhomes with two-car garages, up to five bedrooms, and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The homes start at $369,990 and first move-ins are available in February.

South Baltimore Resident Evan Washburn Selected for Super Bowl Broadcast

Locust Point resident and Annapolis native Evan Washburn has been selected as a sideline reporter for the CBS Super Bowl 50 broadcast. He tweeted the following about the opportunity:

Evan Washburn HeadshotAlong with the NFL on CBS, Washburn does college basketball reporting for CBS, including last year’s NCAA Tournament. He is also a college lacrosse analyst and a former University of Delaware lacrosse player.

Read more about Washburn in SouthBMore.com’s 2014 Q&A.

Massage Therapy Studio Opens in Federal Hill 

Rachel Costello, a former owner of Federal Hill’s Apothecary Wellness, opened a new private practice at 1047 S. Charles St. at the former home of Weave Palace, which relocated across the street. Costello specializes in post-surgical, pre-natal, and injury rehab massage therapy and has been practicing in Federal Hill since 2007.

ZeroFox to Relocate to Pabst Castle 

SouthBMore.com has been covering the redevelopment of the Pabst Castle at 1838 S. Charles St. in South Baltimore into office space and Federal Hill cybersecurity company ZeroFox has been revealed as the tenant by The Baltimore Sun. From the article:

ZeroFOX’s renovation plans, drawn by Fells Point architecture firm Urban Design Group, mix the buildings aged brick and wooden beams with modern steel and glass, Foster said. There will be a glass-enclosed staircase tying together six different elevations spread throughout the two-story building, he said.

Building permits also call for constructing a roof deck atop a concrete warehouse-type structure attached to the main castle-like building and converting an asphalt parking area into a landscaped courtyard. At nearly 19,000 square feet, according to state property records, it’s significantly more space than the 8,000 square feet the company currently occupies.

FullSizeRenderZeroFox recently raised $27 million in Series B Funding and expects to double the staff size of its company, which currently sits at just under 100, in the next 12 months according to CEO James Foster. The company is expected to relocate from 1111 Light Street in the next couple of months according to the article.

Construction began at the Pabst Castle in February of last year. It was once eyed for a production brewery and brewpub by Chesapeake Craft Brewers, but opting for more space, Chesapeake recently opened Key Brewing in Dundalk.

Dessert Fantasies Ranked

Locust Point’s Dessert Fantasies was named one of the Top 8 Black-Owned Restaurants in Baltimore by Blackbusiness.org, coming in at #5. From the article:

#5 – Dessert Fantasies: If you have a real sweet tooth, you must try the cupcakes at Dessert Fantasies. Owner Tosha draws customers in with her row house with the bright pink accent wall. Once inside, you’re hooked with cupcakes like strawberry shortcake, banana pudding, blueberry lemon, cookies and cream, smores, red velvet, and oh, ice cream, too!



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Register for Spring! ASAP!

springRegistration_2016_slider_1.jpgIf you have not done so – register for your spring classes NOW!  Also verify you are still registered as a few of you were dropped for non payment.  http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Resources-for-Students/Registering-for-Classes/Register-for-Spring.aspx

If you are not able to register for a class (may not let you due to permissions or pre requisites)  then email me your enrollment request  lkimball@ccbcmd.edu and I will email the request to enrollment with my permission and you will not have to stand in the enrollment line!

The email request must include:

  • Your Name
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  • Course CRN#

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Spring 2016 Special Topics Course: Sustainability for Interior Design
This can count toward your elective credit, or towards NCIDQ credits!

Sustainable-Design-pictureINTD 193 CG1: Special Topics-Sustainability for Interior Design  CRN: 24193  Mondays 1:00 pm-03:55 pm ARTS 212 – INTD 111 is a pre-req

Sustainability and green interior design practices are important issues in interior design industry. We will address the fundamental principles and benefits of sustainability and learn how to integrate environmental accountability into design projects. We will explore eco-friendly materials and sources, understand LEED project requirements, and industry practices for both commercial and residential interior design.




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Two Riverside/Federal Hill Robberies Lead to Four Arrests

From Councilman Eric Costello:

Thank you to the Baltimore Police Department’s Southern District for the quick response in apprehending four juveniles in relation to multiple armed robberies last evening (Tuesday, Jan 19) in South Baltimore / Riverside. Official report from Major Brian Hance below:

“On January 19, 2016, four male juvenile suspects approach a 26 year old man in the 600 block of Clement Street and announced a robbery. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun. That suspect demanded the victim’s cell phone and ear buds.

All four suspects then fled the location on foot with the victim’s property.

A short time later, while in the 600 block of Heath Street, a second victim, a 29 year-old male, was approached by the same four male juveniles, one of whom was again armed with a gun. The armed suspect demanded the victim’s cell phone.

Soon after, all four suspects were located. Southern District patrol units along with the assistance of Auxiliary Police and Fox Trot (helicopter) chased the suspects and were able to apprehend and arrest all four. Arrested were two 17 year-old males and two 16 year-old males. One of the 17 year-old males was identified as being the one armed with a gun.”



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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Mid-Week Five: From $160,000 to $1.7 Million at HarborView

Welcome to Mid-Week Five! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase five homes in a certain category in South Baltimore.

Let’s face it, you’ve all walked around at HarborView in Federal Hill and thought, “I could live here!” Check out listings at many different price ranges at this waterfront community.

23 Pierside Drive #126
HarborView – Federal Hill 

Price: $159,900
Tax: $3,785
HOA: $537/month
Condominium
770 sq. ft.
-1 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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100 HarborView Drive #313
HarborView – Federal Hill 

Price: $260,000
Tax: $6,986
HOA: $1,426/month
Condominium
1,395 sq. ft.
-2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1236 Harbor Island Walk
HarborView – Federal Hill 

Price: $639,000
Tax: $12,508
HOA: $280/month
Townhouse
2,554 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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1239 Harbor Island Walk
HarborView – Federal Hill 

Price: $1,149,000
Tax: $16,992
HOA: $280/month
Townhouse
3,757 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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100 HarborView Drive Ph 1B
HarborView – Federal Hill 

Price: $1,700,000
Tax: $16,520
HOA: $3,782/month
Condominium
3,960 sq. ft.
-4 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

The South Baltimore Real Estate Market in Review

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Are you on the fence about buying or selling for the upcoming year? As we move into the New Year, some things to consider are; more homes will hit the market, this gives buyers more options and choices. It also will prompt more owners to list their homes. Rental rates continue to rise.” In the last 12 months, 88% of property managers have raised their rent prices. And there is no sign of that stopping- given that 68% of property managers predict their rental rates will rise again in 2016” according to Housingwire.  “Not only is the rental market hot, but overall purchase demand may lift 2016 home sales to the best year since 2007!” explains Michael Gerrity of World Property Journal. Take a look at the table below to evaluate this past year’s market.

Stats for Zip Code 21230

SouthBmore Post Jan 2016

Interest rates continue to maintain all-time lows, making the home buying process more affordable. There are clear mortgage terms. First-time homebuyers will greatly benefit because it will ensure there are no surprised or hidden fees that arise come closing. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), millennials are the largest population of buyers for the second consecutive year. Millennials are remaining cautious, while still wanting to get their feet in the water with the housing market. Our team specializes in first time home buyers, re-location, and more.

From developing new gated Townhome communities such as The Enclave of Federal Hill to working with renovated city homes, and CHAP houses, we have the experience to help you find just what you’re looking for! We’d love to exemplify our expertise and showcase our proven success. When thinking about buying or selling, be sure to get in contact with your local Realtors, Murphy Washo Gunsiorowski & Associates.



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Boiler Room Brings Arcade Games and Beer/Shot Pairings to Federal Hill

IMG_1334The Bookmakers Cocktail Club team is keeping things a bit more casual this time with the opening of its new bar/restaurant Boiler Room located at the former home of Crazy Lil’s and Corfu at 27 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. The ownership team already owned the property and liquor license and decided to also take over management of the space after the closing of Corfu.

Boiler Room brings a unique concept to Baltimore. Designed by Bookmakers General Manager Ben Circelli and Cortland Leggio of Bookmakers, who now serves as the general manager of Boiler Room, it will be filled with old-school and some new-school arcade games, including video games and arcade basketball and ski ball. The bar menu will focus on beer and shot pairings with the help of Bookmakers beverage director Ryan Sparks. Examples of the pairings range from a Miller High Life and Old Grand Dad to an Union Rye Baby and Dickel Rye.

The name is a take on boilermaker, an old term for a beer and a shot, as well as and ode to the many boiler rooms located throughout Baltimore over the years. The bar has an industrial feel with exposed ducts and the walls are covered with chalkboard paint that will feature Boiler Room’s menu as well as room for drawings and high scores from the arcade games.

Along with the pairings, Boiler Room will offer eight specialty shots, eight draft beers, and eight bottles and cans, as well as wine and mixed drinks. It will not, however, have a craft cocktail menu, patrons will have to go two doors up to Bookmakers for that. The team noted it is excited to be the only place around selling Stroh’s beer.

The food menu will be “pub style” with offerings such as smash burgers, Coney Island hot dogs, several different types of pierogis, and vegetarian options. Bookmaker’s Chef Nelson Morton advised on the menu, “We’ll use the same fresh ingredients and have the same expectations as Bookmakers, but in a more casual setting,” said Circelli.

The team is hoping Boiler Room will continue to provide the same drink education as Bookmakers but with a “fun and lighter” atmosphere. It will allow children who are accompanied by an adult and the upstairs will be available to rent for private events and birthday parties.

Boiler Room has a six-day license, so it will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 3pm to 1230am with plans on adding Mondays in the near future. It will be offering a happy hour and daily specials and the team expects to have up to six employees working at one time.

Boiler Room will host its grand opening this Saturday, January 23rd.

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