Dozens of people huddled on a Federal Hill South block on Friday evening to celebrate the life of 25-year-old Tim Moriconi, who was gunned down just a day before in an apparent robbery.
It was not unlike other vigils for other loved ones lost during record homicides in the city in recent years....
From Baltimore Police Department (BPD):
Southern District
Homicide InvestigationOn September 27, 2018, at 7:27pm, officers were called to the 1200 block of Riverside Avenue for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 25-year old man with a gunshot wound to his upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
Homicide detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824.
This is the first homicide this year on the South Baltimore Peninsula.
Homicides on the South Baltimore Peninsula since 2007:
An 8,000 sq. ft. commercial building on a .237 acre lot at 113-115 W. Hamburg St. in Sharp-Leadenhall will be offered at an Alex Cooper auction on October 18th. The property and building is adjacent to the 7-Eleven and its parking lots at 1000 S. Hanover St., the parking lot for Leadenhall Baptist Church, the 1000 block of Race St., and the rowhomes along W. Hamburg St.
The one-story, brick-front building features a small front parking lot, a loading dock, a garage door, a large warehouse space, and a dated interior office space with drop ceilings and wood paneling.
The property has been owned for many years by Mark Sapperstein of 28 Walker, the developer of McHenry Row, Wheelhouse, Key’s Overlook, and other projects around the city. 28 Walker said they have no comment on the sale or the property.
Documents included in the listing show three development concepts from engineering firm Kimley Horn. One is a plan for five townhome lots with adjacent community green spaces, and a new street to access the front of the homes along the eastern portion of the property. The second is a plan for four new towhomes with large front driveways accessed by the existing curb cut on W. Hamburg St. The third is a plan for a four- to five-story, multi-family building with first-floor garage parking. The parking garage entrance would use the existing curb cut on W. Hamburg St.
The property has a C-1 zoning that allows for up to 34 housing units, and has a 60 ft. height restriction.
The listing states, “Unique Opportunity for investor or end user to purchase a valuable and rarely available commercial property in “Fed Hill” area. Great location! Convenient to Federal Hill, M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Harbor East and easy access to I-95, I-83, and 295.”
The property is a couple blocks from M&T Bank Stadium and a block from Federal Hill Main Street.
Sharp-Leadenhall has seen increased real estate investment in recent years with the $300-million, mixed-use Stadium Square redevelopment which has two of its three development blocks in Sharp-Leadenhall. Federal Point is also currently under construction and will bring 11 townhouses to the community.
Photos from the Alex Cooper listing
Concepts provided by Kimley Horn
Federal Hill Preparatory Principal Sara Long says she’s grateful that when her school’s 43-year-old roof leaks, the damage is mostly in the stairwells and hallways.
If there’s heavy rain and wind, tiles fall down. Big puddles form. Bits of the auditorium ceiling crumble to the floor.
Her concern,...
For the next few weekends, a pop-up called FAUXrean will take over the kitchen at Stalking Horse at 26 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. FAUXrean will be serving food Thursday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm until October 13th. The bar at Stalking Horse will be open for its regular hours during the pop-up.
FAUXrean is a collaboration from Irvin Seo and Collin Morstein of haenyo and Cai Lindeman of Burnt Coat. Both haenyo and Burnt Coat are culinary businesses that focus on pop-ups, events, and consulting. Seo and Lindeman also own scratch made, a prepared meal delivery service.
The name FAUXrean was chosen because the menu will have a Korean influence but will not be authentically Korean. It will be a combination of Korean-inspired bar fare and more traditional items like pajeon (scallion pancakes) and tteokbokki (rice cakes in a spicy sauce). Lindeman said the menu will be very approachable, which is a bit different from his background in fine dining.
Seo was born in Seoul, Korea and and grew up in Portland, Oregon preparing traditional “Korean farm food” with his mother. Lindeman, Morstein, and Seo all have a passion for locally-grown food.
FAUXrean will use Stalking Horse’s kitchen equipment, plates, and utensils.
Lindeman, Morstein, and Seo were in the kitchen of Stalking Horse last weekend serving up more of an “American menu,” but will officially launch FAUXrean this weekend.
“We are really excited to cook for a neighborhood we don’t usually spend much time in,” said Lindeman. He said they were connected to Stalking Horse through Dave Seel of Blue Fork Marketing.
haenyo also has a upcoming pop-up at PekoPeko Ramen in Charles Village.
The kitchen at Stalking Horse has been closed for the past six months. Staff from Stalking Horse told SouthBMore.com that more pop-ups are coming and they are excited to get some “cool concepts” in the Stalking Horse kitchen over the next few months.
Grilled Cheese & Co closed at 1036 Light St. in Federal Hill. The company posted the following to its Facebook page:
Regretfully, after more than 7 wonderful years, Grilled Cheese & Co in Federal Hill will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 26. We are very grateful to everyone who has supported us and the friendships that we have forged. We also appreciate your loyalty as we encourage you to visit our other locations in Catonsville, Columbia Mall and The Village in Waugh Chapel. Thank you once again for your understanding and support.
Meaghan Warfield and the entire Grilled Cheese & Co. Team
The space was once the Arundel Meat Market. It was also the home of Dangerously Delicious Pies, which relocated to Canton, prior to Grilled Cheese and Co.
SouthBMore.com does not have any information on the future use or plans for the space at this time.
In 2018, available restaurant spaces on the 1000 block of S. Charles St. in Federal Hill have not stayed vacant for prolonged periods. Urban Deli replaced Wok & Roll, Diablo Doughnuts replaced Felici Cafe, and Poké Bowl will open soon in the former home of Subway.
The former Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast property at 1 E. Montgomery St. sold today at an Alex Cooper ‘Substitute Trustees’ auction for $400,000. It was sold to the property’s lender M&T Bank. The sale will go through a 30-day closing process.
The bidder from M&T Bank could not comment on the purchase or the future use of the property.
Scarborough Fair closed in July 2017 and the property has sat vacant for more than a year. Scarborough Fair had multiple owners over its multi-decade history.
The property consists a 4,350 sq. ft. building with five bedrooms and four bathrooms on 2,148 sq. ft. of land. The bed & breakfast, which has experienced wear-and-tear over the years, features a small, dated kitchen; multiple stairwells; and several living rooms.
The property had a commercial hotel zoning, but is now zoned R-8 Residential.
A neighbor attending the auction showed SouthBMore.com pictures of a large water leak that took place at the property in January when the property was vacant. The leak caused damage to an adjacent home. Only one of the two water meters connecting to the property were shut off at the time of the leak, according to the neighbor.
Welcome to Tuesdays Under 250! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase a home on the market listed for $250,000 or less.
This one-bedroom HarborView condo in Federal Hill features hardwood floors, crown molding, a high-end kitchen, a large updated master suite, and a balcony overlooking the Inner Harbor and South Baltimore.
100 HarborView Drive #1608
HarborView – Federal Hill
Price: $234,900
Tax: $3,742.96
HOA: $1,200.01/month
1,138 sq. ft.
-1 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 9/15/18-9/21/18:
Stadium Area/Ridgely’s Delight
NONE
Barre Circle
ROBBERY – FIREARM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 02:14 8XX W LOMBARD ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT
Otterbein
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 09:23 5XX LIGHT ST HOTEL/MOTEL
Sharp-Leadenhall
AGG. ASSLT.- HAND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 23:40 11XX S HANOVER ST STREET
Federal Hill
BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 13:00 12XX LIGHT ST SHED/GARAGE
BURGLARY (FORCE) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 20:30 9XX S CHARLES ST YARD, BUSINESS
LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 11:13 XX E CROSS ST RESTAURANT/BAR
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 06:30 10XX S CHARLES ST DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG
LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 20:00 12XX S CHARLES ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 09:50 10XX WILLIAM ST STREET
LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 00:30 9XX WILLIAM ST Unknown
Federal Hill South/Riverside
ROBBERY – FIREARM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 10:45 14XX KEY HWY STREET
ROBBERY – KNIFE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 02:32 3XX E CROSS ST STREET
ROBBERY – STRONG ARM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 20:45 4XX E GITTINGS ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 19:00 16XX COVINGTON ST YARD, RESIDENTIAL
South Baltimore Neighborhood
NONE
Key Highway/Inner Harbor
ROBBERY – STRONG ARM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 13:45 2XX E PRATT ST STREET
ROBBERY – FIREARM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 14:55 XX S CHARLES ST STREET
AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 17:35 5XX E PRATT ST STREET
AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 12:45 3XX LIGHT ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 10:00 2XX E PRATT ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 17:30 1XX S CHARLES ST RETAIL/SMALL BUSINESS
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 18:05 6XX E PRATT ST OTHER-INSIDE
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 20:00 2XX E PRATT ST SPECIALTY STORE
LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 15:30 1XX E PRATT ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 05:00 4XX W PRATT ST HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME
Port Covington
NONE
Locust Point
STOLEN VEH./OTHER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 21:00 16XX WHETSTONE WAY ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 22:30 14XX Stevenson Street Unknown
Pigtown
AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 23:55 11XX CARROLL ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 10:27 11XX WASHINGTON BLVD OTHER-OUTSIDE
LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 17:30 12XX GLYNDON AVE STREET
STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 15:00 3XX PARKIN ST STREET
Carroll – Camden Industrial Area
LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 13:10 20XX HAINES ST GAS STATION
STOLEN AUTO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 13:45 15XX RUSSELL ST STREET
Hollins Market
AGG. ASSLT.- GUN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 01:45 12XX W PRATT ST STREET
BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 07:35 8XX W LOMBARD ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
Union Square
LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 19:00 XX S STRICKER ST STREET
Offense definitions from the FBI
South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the road closures and parking restrictions that will be implemented for the Ray Lewis Parade. The event will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The parade kicks off from the intersection of Light and Lee Street at 10:00 a.m. Participants will proceed north on Light Street, right on Pratt Street, left on Commerce Street, and straight onto Holliday Street to finish at War Memorial Plaza.
In preparation for the parade, the following streets will be closed to through traffic on Saturday, September 22, 2018 starting at approximately 8:30 a.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:
In addition to road closures, the following parking restrictions will also be implemented on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
During the parade, the following Commercial Vehicle Restrictions will be implemented:
Commuters should be advised that temporary traffic stops may be implemented during the parade for the safety of participants. Department of Transportation Enforcement Officers and the Baltimore City Police will be stationed along the parade route to help facilitate the movement of traffic.
Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and are encouraged to use alternate routes.
Photo courtesy of Baltimore City
This Weekend Events Around Baltimore is brought to you by the 17th Annual Pigtown Festival:
The 17th Annual Pigtown Festival! Sat 12 -7pm, 700-900 Washington Blvd.
Cheer on your favorite piglet at the Pigtown Pig Races in historic Pigtown, Enjoy live music by Terry “Big T” Williams from the Mississippi Delta and Baltimore’s The Players Band and The Crawdaddies. Stroll the Boulevard with over 70 food, arts and crafts and information tents, Take the kids to the , Kids Zone with STX shoot out, hoop love and more. Check Pigtown Main Street facebook page to see the entertainment schedule and how to buy unlimited drink passes. This free festival attracts nearly 5,000 people annually.
Rhythms & Reels: Pigtown Farmers Market: Thursday at 3pm
Nature Play at Carroll Park with the Maryland Zoo: Thursday at 3pm
Rye on the River at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore: Thursday from 5pm-10pm
CrossFit at the Zoo: Thursday from 530pm-730pm
Dining Out for Life 2018 at Baltimore restaurants: Thursday
8th Annual Taste of Towson at SECU Arena: Thursday from 5pm-730pm
Burnt Coat-Haenyo Fed Hill Pop Up at Stalking Horse Federal Hill: Thursday-Sunday
SNTL Lecture: Baltimore’s History of Redlining and Vacancies at Station North Tool Library: Thursday from 6pm-8pm
Summer Plein Air Show: Closing Reception at Crystal Moll Gallery: Thursday from 6pm-8pm
Brews & Views at Harbor Point Central Plaza: Thursday from 6pm-9pm
Sneak Peak: Charm City Night Market at Suspended Brewing Company: Thursday from 6pm-9pm
Drag Queen Bingo for BARCS at Point South Latin Kitchen: Thursday at 7pm
Anthony Jeselnik at The Lyric: Thursday at 8pm
AFTER Party for Dining Out For Life at UNION Craft Brewing: Thursday from 9pm-12am
Summer Block Party Featuring RAR at World of Beer Baltimore: Friday from 5pm-9pm
Paint at Pint at Checkerspot Brewing Company: Friday from 6pm-8pm
2018 Donate Life Family Fun Run at Camden Yards: Saturday from 9am-12pm
National Public Lands Day Kayak Tours at Fort McHenry: Saturday from 9am-5pm
Farm Stand Saturday at Pigtown Food for Thought: Saturday from 10am-1pm
Ray Lewis Hall of Fame Parade at Maryland Science Center: Saturday from 10am-12pm
Civil War Days at B&O Railroad Museum: Saturday from 10am-3pm and Sunday from 11am-3pm
Beer in Maryland: A History of Breweries Since Colonial Times at Irish Railroad Workers Museum: Saturday from 11am-1230pm
Weekend Workers at Baltimore Museum of Industry: Saturday from 11am-2pm
Pet-A-Palooza at DuClaw Brewing Co.: Saturday from 11am-3pm
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm
Backyard Summer Series: Bandstand at Rye Street Tavern: Saturday from 12pm-6pm
The 17th Annual Pigtown Festival at 700-900 Washington Blvd.: Saturday from 12pm-7pm
Federal Hill Oktoberfest 2018: Saturday from 12pm-9pm
2nd Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival at Middle Branch Waterfront: Saturday from 12pm-9pm
Holy Rosary Polish Fall Festival: Saturday from 12pm-10pm
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood at Checkerspot Brewing Company: Saturday from 2pm-8pm
The M.E.N.U. at The Startup Nest: Saturday from 4pm-8pm
Baltimore magazine’s Music Festival at Union Collective: Saturday 4pm-10pm
REV Barre at Sagamore Spirit Distillery: Sunday from 9am-10am
NFL Football – Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium: Sunday at 1pm
MD Pints for Paws at The Sandlot: Sunday from 12pm-5pm
Rebecca’s 66th Birthday Bash at AVAM: Sunday from 6pm-10pm
Weekly Outdoor Fitness
Thrive: A Waterfront Wellness Series at South Point: Thursday from 630pm-730pm
November Project Baltimore: Friday at 630am at Patterson Park (also takes place Wednesday at 530am and 630am at Rash Field)
Free Yoga in Center Plaza: Saturday from 10am-11am
Free Play at Baltimore Beach Volleyball: Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12pm-4pm
Stroller Strides in Center Plaza: Sunday from 9am-10am
Inner Harbor Kayak Tours: Sunday from 9am-12pm
Sunday Canoe Tours at Baltimore Rowing Club: Sunday from 10am-2pm
Weekly Farmers’ Markets
Pratt Street Market at Pratt & Light Plaza: Thursday from 11am-2pm
Pigtown Community Farmers Market at Carroll Park: Thursday from 3pm-7pm
Harbor Market at McKeldin Square: Wednesday & Friday from 11am-2pm
32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly: Saturday from 7am-12pm
Fells Point Farmers Market at Broadway Square: Saturday from 730am-1230pm
Baltimore Museum of Industry Farmer’s Market: Saturday from 9am-1pm
Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand: Saturday from 10am-1pm
Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar Beneath the JFX: Sunday from 7am-12pm
Have a GREAT weekend!
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 9/8/18-9/14/18:
Stadium Area/Ridgely’s Delight
ROBBERY – STRONG ARM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 22:30 4XX PENN ST STREET
STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 13:00 3XX EMORY ST STREET
Barre Circle
ROBBERY – FIREARM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 21:32 3XX SCOTT ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
Otterbein
ROBBERY – FIREARM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 23:40 7XX S CHARLES ST STREET
Sharp-Leadenhall
LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 14:00 9XX S HANOVER ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 00:00 12XX S HANOVER ST LAUNDARY/CLEANERS
Federal Hill
BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 17:30 10XX S CHARLES ST RESTAURANT/BAR
LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 06:30 10XX COVINGTON ST STREET
Federal Hill South/Riverside
LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 19:30 11XX KEY HWY STREET
LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 04:25 4XX E CLEMENT ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 19:00 13XX WEBSTER ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 21:00 13XX WEBSTER ST Unknown
South Baltimore Neighborhood
ROBBERY – KNIFE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 00:30 1XX W RANDALL ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 21:00 XX E WELLS ST RESTAURANT/BAR
Key Highway/Inner Harbor
AGG. ASSLT.- CUT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 05:08 XX E PRATT ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2018 19:00 3XX LIGHT ST Unknown
Port Covington
NONE
Locust Point
BURGLARY (NO FORCE) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2018 11:00 12XX E FORT AVE CONTRUCTION SITE
Pigtown
ROBBERY – OTHER WEAPON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 00:53 2XX SCOTT ST STREET
AGG. ASSLT.- CUT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 05:30 12XX WARD ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 09:15 8XX CARROLL ST STREET
STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 20:04 13XX CARROLL ST STREET
Carroll – Camden Industrial Area
AGG. ASSLT.- CUT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 21:49 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE
LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 12:44 18XX RUSSELL ST GAS STATION
LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 06:30 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE
LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 17:00 14XX BUSH ST OTHER-INSIDE
LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 22:00 17XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE
STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 15:00 20XX HAINES ST STREET
Hollins Market
BURGLARY (NO FORCE) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 22:00 12XX W LOMBARD ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
Union Square
BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 04:00 16XX LEMMON ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
Offense definitions from the FBI
South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map
Last week, 64 Smart Cans were added to South Baltimore business districts. Smart Cans are sun-powered trash compactors that let Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) sanitation employees know when they need to be emptied.
The Smart Cans were funded with $300,000 from the Casino Local Development Council (LDC), one of the two organizations that manage Local Impact Grants for South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan neighborhoods. These Local Impact Grants are generated by Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, along with Maryland Live and MGM National Harbor. The South Baltimore Gateway Partnership also manages Local Impact Grants.
Smart Cans were added to business districts in Ridgely’s Delight, Pigtown, Cherry Hill, and Westport, and along Light St., S. Charles St., and S. Hanover St. in Federal Hill and South Baltimore. Some Smart Cans replaced black metal open-top trash cans, and some were added to corners that did not previously have trash cans.
DPW says the cans have several advantages including their ability to confine litter and prevent it from overflowing, keep rodents away, and transmit data that lets DPW staff know when trash needs to be picked up.
The large, black cube cans have a Baltimore City seal, a “Keep Baltimore Clean” panel, and a currently-vacant space for advertisements.
The Maryland Port Administration is contributing more than $900,000 for a second phase of Smart Cans to be placed in the City’s business districts later this year.
“Baltimore needs to get smarter about trash, and these Smart Cans are a big part of the solution,” said Mayor Catherine Pugh in a press release. “I’m thankful to our partners in the Casino Local Development Council and the Maryland Port Administration for providing the funding for these cans, and I’m thrilled for our neighbors and businesses that will benefit from them.”
The cans are made by Ecube Labs, a South Korean company that is making Baltimore its East Coast hub. Ecube Labs won a competitive bid earlier this year.
Smart Cans are one of the recent cleaning initiatives by DPW. Earlier this summer, the Bureau of Solid Waste added 15 new all-terrain litter vehicles to help remove trash from streets in business districts and adjoining neighborhoods. DPW also launched a proactive mowing schedule to help control grass and weeds on vacant lots, and it is cleaning, boarding, and wiping out graffiti in areas outlined in Mayor Pugh’s Violence Reduction Initiative.
Stavrou Construction Inc. and Baltimore Redevelopment LLC are working on a project that will bring 26 new townhomes to the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood of South Baltimore. The team is acquiring 26 vacant rowhomes from Baltimore City on the 500 and 600 block of S. Monroe St. and the 1800 block of Eagle St., and plans to tear them down to build new townhomes. After the acquisition, the team will own most, but not all, of the homes and properties on these blocks.
The properties sit a couple blocks northwest of Carroll Park in a Carrollton Ridge neighborhood that has not seen the reinvestment of other South Baltimore communities. Bill West of Stavrou Construction Inc. and Baltimore Redevelopment LLC recalled fond memories of when the neighborhood was thriving and a popular hangout spot for many Cardinal Gibbons students.
“We are trying to bring back this community to the way it was in the 1970s and 1980s,” said West. “It’s a risk, but these properties can’t keep sitting like this.”
West said he’s had his eye on this area for more than five years and that the team has been working on acquiring the properties for the last year and half. With development opportunities becoming harder to come by in Canton and Federal Hill, West said one of the reasons he was drawn to this area is because of its “great views” overlooking much of the city. He also likes the location near Carroll Park and the Carroll Park Golf Course.
West said the paperwork for the acquisitions should be finalized in the next 30 days. The team hopes to begin demolition soon after.
The new two-story townhomes, which are still in the design phase, will have two or three bedrooms and first-floor garages. West said the homes will have higher-end materials and finishes. West said that most of the existing rowhomes were in poor shape and had to be demoished instead of renovated.
Stavrou Construction Inc. and Baltimore Redevelopment LLC will be targeting middle-income, first-time homebuyers. West said they have not yet settled on a price, but said the homes would be much less expensive than the homes they build in Federal Hill and Canton.
West credited his partner Steve Stavrou for his vision to help revitalize the community. West noted the project’s similarities to the work of Scott Plank’s War Horse Cities in Hollins Market.
First new-home deliveries are expected for early next year. This will be the first phase as Stavrou Construction Inc. and Baltimore Redevelopment LLC are planning a second phase with 15 to 25 more homes. All the homes will get a new-construction, five-year property tax phase-in. West noted that they are also looking into all other tax incentives the homes might be eligible for.
West said they are eyeing many other properties in the immediate area. Along with new homes, they hope to bring a new recreation center and a Baltimore Police Department substation to the community.
The Carrollton Ridge properties are also adjacent to the Barcelona Nut Co’s facilities.
Stavrou Construction Inc. and Baltimore Redevelopment LLC are also currently renovating townhomes in Federal Hill at 1311 Light St. and 1411 Battery Ave.
The 1800 block of Eagle St.
The 500 block of Monroe St.
The 600 block of Monroe St.
A vacant lot for sale on the 600 block of Monroe St. that is not currently owned by Stavrou Construction Inc. and Baltimore Redevelopment LLC
A new mural is now on display on the side wall of 1125 Light St. in Federal Hill. The mural, which was painted by Spanish mural artist Sabek, features a large panther sitting down and looking back towards the street.
The building is owned by Paul Tibolla. Property manager Sally Hamidi told SouthBMore.com the following in an email: “We really wanted something that would highlight the building while bringing more art to the neighborhood. The location of the blank wall in relation to Light Street seemed to present the perfect opportunity. We felt that Baltimore was a great place for this endeavor since there already is a thriving street art scene.”
And in regards to the design, she said: “The panther was placed on there as a symbol of protection and to pay homage to Baltimore’s artistic community.”
1125 Light St. has a 2,893, sq. ft. retail space that is now the home of The Wireless Center, which is a Verizon Premium Retailer. The store opened earlier this summer and replaced American Apparel, which closed in 2017.
The Wireless Center completed a renovation of the retail space, painted the exterior of the storefront, and added new signage.
Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!
1222 South Hanover Street
Federal Hill
Price: $339,900
1,704 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Saturday from 11am-1pm
408 East Gittings Street
Federal Hill
Price: $269,000
1,268 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Saturday from 1130am-1pm
105 Hill Street
Otterbein
Price: $439,000
1,354 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Saturday from 12pm-130pm
115 West Fort Avenue
Federal Hill
Price: $379,900
2,112 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Saturday from 12pm-2pm
1429 Hull Street
Locust Point
Price: $379,900
1,800 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Saturday from 12pm-2pm
1133 South Hanover Street
Federal Hill
Price: $389,000
2,010 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Saturday from 12pm-2pm
1129 South Hanover Street
Federal Hill
Price: $469,900
2,310 sq. ft.
4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Saturday from 12pm-2pm
1730 Webster Street
Riverside
Price: $316,900
1,532 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 10am-12pm
1317 Cookise Street
Locust Point
Price: $259,900
858 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 11am-1pm
106 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill
Price: $625,000
2,700 sq. ft.
3 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 12pm-130pm
13 East Hamburg Street
Federal Hill
Price: $250,000
1,153 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
1200 Steuart Street #1514
Silo Point – Locust Point
Price: $629,000
1,776 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
1423 Covington Street
Federal Hill
Price: $439,500
1,560 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
40 East Wheeling Street
Federal Hill
Price: $293,000
1,152 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
1031 South Hanover Street
Federal Hill
Price: $299,000
1,316 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
1615 South Charles Street
South Baltimore
Price: $479,000
1,900 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
116 West Hamburg Street
Sharp-Leadenhall
Price: $519,000
2,000 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
120 East Ostend Street
Federal Hill
Price: $500,000
2,090 sq. ft.
4 BD/4 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
112 East West Street #302
Federal Hill
Price: $519,000
2,248 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
613 Wyeth Street
Pigtown
Price: $234,999
1,152 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
1039 William Street
Federal Hill
Price: $369,900
2,135 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 12pm-2pm
507 East Clement Street
Federal Hill
Price: $369,900
1,134 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1230pm-2pm
1221 William Street
Federal Hill
Price: $369,900
1,408 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1230pm-2pm
135 West Montgomery Street
Otterbein
Price: $539,900
2,400 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-2pm
109 Ropewalk Lane
Sharp-Leadenhall
Price: $419,900
1,510 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-3pm
1434 Andre Street
Locust Point
Price: $399,990
2,000 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-3pm
1215 West Cross Street
Pigtown
Price: $123,900
1,008 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-3pm
1439 Riverside Avenue
Federal Hill
Price: $349,900
1,257 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-3pm
105 Ropewalk Lane
Sharp-Leadenhall
Price: $389,900
1,500 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-3pm
824 West Pratt Street
Hollins Market
Price: $149,900
1,530 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-3pm
100 HarborView Drive #207
HarborView – Federal Hill
Price: $565,000
3,124 sq. ft.
2 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 1pm-3pm
656 Washington Boulevard
Ridgely’s Delight
Price: $399,900
2,568 sq. ft.
4 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 130pm-330pm
1523 Clarkson Street
Federal Hill
Price: $225,000
960 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 2pm-4pm
1526 East Clement Street
Locust Point
Price: $250,000
888 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 2pm-4pm
19 East Heath Street
South Baltimore
Price: $269,000
1,080 sq. ft.
2 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 230pm-4pm
100 HarborView Drive #414
HarborView – Federal Hill
Price: $315,000
1,373 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes
Sunday from 230pm-430pm
507 East Fort Avenue
Federal Hill
Price: $365,000
1,516 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 3pm-5pm
1712 South Charles Street
South Baltimore
Price: $285,000
1,478 sq. ft.
2 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: No
Sunday from 330pm-530pm
An auction today at the former ‘Rachel’ building and restaurant space in Federal Hill/Riverside did not result in a sale. Matt Cooper of Alex Cooper Auctioneers, who was leading the auction that took place at the property and online, said a high bid of $475,000 was rejected by the owner.
The auction included the 3,792 sq. ft. three-story building and restaurant space, along with its furniture, equipment, and seven-day beer, wine, and liquor license. The building features a first-floor bar and dining room; a large second-floor kitchen and dining room; and a third-story office space. The property was renovated before the opening of Rachel in January 2017.
All of the assets are owned by the building’s owner, not by any of the previous restaurant operators. Since the mid-2000s, the location has been the home of Soigné, Sly Fox Pub, Ullswater, Tuscan Fresh, Breadbangers, and Rachel.
A representative for the building’s owner told SouthBMore.com that it’s “on to Plan B” which will be either leasing the building for a restaurant concept or selling the property, business, and assets on the real estate market. The auction was not a foreclosure, but an effort to sell the property. The representative noted that a new lease for a restaurant concept was almost executed in recent weeks but fell through.
This auction is the latest news of recently-closed, high-end restaurants beginning to take on new ownership. The former Bluegrass will become AJ’s on Hanover, led by the team of Andrew Carter and Jesse Selke of Delia Foley’s and Smaltimore; Wine Market Bistro closed and was rebranded as Ludlow Market, Bar & Bottle Shop by owner Chris Spann; the former Regi’s Bistro was purchased by Greenspring Realty Partners at auction and is now available for lease; the former In Bloom/Liv2Eat and its building was recently under contract but was just put back on the market; and the former Metropolitan business is currently listed for sale.
Photos below courtesy of the Alex Cooper listing
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 9/1/18-9/7/18:
Stadium Area/Ridgely’s Delight
LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 18:15 6XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET
Barre Circle
LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2018 10:15 3XX SCOTT ST STREET
LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018 22:45 8XX W LOMBARD ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT
Otterbein
NONE
Sharp-Leadenhall
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2018 09:30 10XX Leadenhall Street Unknown
Federal Hill
LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2018 08:30 11XX LIGHT ST STREET
LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2018 22:30 2XX WARREN AVE STREET
LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018 13:32 10XX S CHARLES ST DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG
LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018 14:45 XX E CROSS ST STREET
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2018 11:05 10XX S CHARLES ST DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG
LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 13:08 10XX S CHARLES ST DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG
LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 17:00 2XX GRINDALL ST STREET
LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 21:00 1XX E MONTGOMERY ST STREET
Federal Hill South/Riverside
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 10:30 14XX KEY HWY STREET
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2018 06:00 12XX WILLIAM ST Unknown
South Baltimore Neighborhood
LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2018 16:22 16XX PATAPSCO ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
Key Highway/Inner Harbor
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 12:00 5XX E PRATT ST OTHER-INSIDE
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 18:30 4XX W PRATT ST HOTEL/MOTEL
Port Covington
NONE
Locust Point
LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018 18:30 9XX E FORT AVE OTHER-INSIDE
LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 16:00 12XX ANDRE ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 19:00 10XX E MCCOMAS ST STREET
STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 18:00 12XX HAUBERT ST STREET
STOLEN AUTO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 20:00 14XX STEVENSON ST STREET
Pigtown
BURGLARY (FORCE) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2018 08:10 12XX W PRATT ST RECREATIONAL FACILITY
BURGLARY (FORCE) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 17:15 14XX BUSH ST OTHER-INSIDE
BURGLARY (ATT. FORCE) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018 22:37 12XX JAMES ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
BURGLARY (FORCE) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 23:00 9XX BAYARD ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 08:00 14XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET
LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2018 12:20 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD DEPT. STORE
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2018 15:35 11XX WASHINGTON BLVD RETAIL/SMALL BUSINESS
LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2018 20:41 9XX RAMSAY ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE
LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 09:27 14XX WASHINGTON BLVD GAS STATION
LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018 20:30 XX W CROSS ST STREET
STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2018 00:16 13XX BAYARD ST BUSINESS PARKING LOT
STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 17:00 14XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET
Carroll – Camden Industrial Area
ROBBERY – STRONG ARM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 08:43 18XX RUSSELL ST GAS STATION
Hollins Market
BURGLARY (FORCE) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 07:20 XX S POPPLETON ST APT/CONDOMINIUM
LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 23:23 8XX BOYD ST STREET
LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2018 22:00 11XX W PRATT ST STREET
Union Square
NONE
Offense definitions from the FBI
South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map
