Weekend Events Around Town

This Weekend Events Around Town is Sponsored by #SoBoGives from 2 East Wells and 1901 South Charles:

SoBoGives Donation Celebration at SoBo Pocket Park: Saturday from 11am-3pm

2 East Wells and 1901 South Charles will be hosting #SoBoGives, a Donation Celebration at the brand new SoBo Pocket Park on November 19th from 11am-3pm. Items collected will be delivered to local families in need over the holidays. Both communities are also partnering with Casey Cares to collect new youth pajamas for children undergoing hospital treatments.

Local businesses including many Federal Hill bars and restaurants will be there sampling food and other products. The Baltimore Police Department- Community Collaboration Division will also be in attendance and ready to load all donations received.

Lunchtime Yoga at Center Plaza: Thursday from 12pm-1pm

Mingle at the Mill at Clipper Mill: Thursday from 5pm-9pm

Canton Community Association Happy Hour Fundraiser at Quarterhouse Tavern: Thursday from 6pm-8pm

November Project Baltimore:  Friday at 630am at Patterson Park, Wednesday at 530am & 630am at Rash Field

Happy Hour – Special Cask Event at Wiley Gunter’s: Friday from 430pm-830pm

Inaugural Stoop Soiree Chef’s Tasting Gala & Auction to benefit the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance at AVAM: Friday from 7pm-11pm

Art After Hours at The Baltimore Museum of Art: Friday from 7pm-11pm

MASL Soccer – Florida Tropics vs. Baltimore Blast at Royal Farms Arena: Friday at 735pm

Volunteer Oyster Gardening at Lighthouse Point Marina: Saturday from 10am-2pm

Open Play at Baltimore Beach Volleyball: Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm

South Baltimore Gateway Area Grant Information Session at School 33 Art Center: Saturday from 11am-1pm

Baltimore Wish Flag Project: Community Art Day at Patterson Park Public Charter School: Saturday from 11am-1pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

LuLaRoe Open House at Silo Point: Saturday from 12pm-3pm

OYFest 3 at Union Craft Brewing: Saturday from 12pm-5pm

9th Annual Baltimore Lindy 500 Limo Rally at Greene Turtle McHenry Row: Saturday from 2pm-5pm

Feeding the Homeless: 3rd Annual Holiday Dinner at Baltimore Rescue Mission: Saturday at 2pm

Martin Lawrence – Doin’ Time: Uncut Live at Royal Farms Arena: Saturday at 8pm

Craft Hope at the 13TH Floor: Sunday from 1pm-4pm

BMORE TMOR 2016: Baltimore’s Transgender March of Resilience at The Ynot Lot: Sunday from 4pm-10pm

Farmers’ Markets

Harbor Market at McKeldin Square: Friday from 11am-2pm

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

BMI Farmers’ Market: Saturday from 9am-1pm

Hampden Farmers’ Market:  Saturday from 9am-1pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Federal Hill Farmers Market at Light Street Presbyterian Church: Saturday from 130pm-4pm

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar Underneath the JFX: Sunday from 7am-12pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

via http://southbmore.com/2016/11/17/weekend-events-around-town-165/

Mid-Week Five: Home Listings in the South Baltimore Neighborhood

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

While it is considered by many to still be “Federal Hill,” the South Baltimore Neighborhood stretches from Ostend St. to the north, I-95 to the south, Light St. to the east, and Race St. to the west according to the city map (note: South Baltimore Neighborhood Association boundaries go north to Cross St. and South to McComas.) The neighborhood has seen lots of redevelopment and investment over the last decade and is adjacent to Port Covington. Here are five current home five listings.

1616 Patapsco Street
South Baltimore 
Price: $209,900
Tax: $4,812
900 sq. ft.
-2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

1519 Clarkson Street
South Baltimore 
Price: $319,000
Tax: $6,692
1,344 sq. ft.
-2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

1713 Patapsco Street
South Baltimore 
Price: $349,900
Tax: $5,947
1,510 sq. ft.
-3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

1543 South Hanover Street
South Baltimore 
Price: $374,900
Tax: $4,123
1,248 sq. ft.
-3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

via http://southbmore.com/2016/11/16/mid-week-five-home-listings-in-the-south-baltimore-neighborhood/

New Apartment Building Proposed at Harbor Hill Apartments in Federal Hill

Last night at the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association (FHNA) meeting, Community Realty Company (CRC) and its development team presented plans for a new apartment building at Harbor Hill Apartments. Douglas Erdman of CRC was joined by architect Peter Fillet of Fillat+ Architecture, Tony Corteal of the STV engineering firm, a representative from CBG Building Company LLC, and David Karceski of the Venable LLP law firm.

Harbor Hill, which was once the home of Southern High School, is a 74-unit apartment complex located at 301 Warren Ave. across from Federal Hill Park. CRC is proposing a new four- or five-story, 62-unit apartment building in the rear parking lot on Riverside Ave. between Hamburg St. and Grindall St. An existing parking lot between Lanasa Ln. and Harbor Hill will remain. The new building will include two levels of underground parking.

The building will contain one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments that are described as larger than most apartments in the area with up to 1,600 sq. ft. of space. A top-level community room leading to a rooftop terrace will be constructed. CRC is also proposing a new pool and outdoor patio to be constructed behind the eastern section of the existing building. The old and new building will be connected by a skywalk and the new underground parking will serve both buildings. The garage will be accessible from Hamburg St.

Harbor Hill currently has a 1.4 apartment-to-parking space ratio. It would have a 1.2 ratio after the expansion. The current zoning code requires a ratio of one. Erdman said existing tenants at Harbor Hill would be provided valet parking to a different parking lot while construction is underway.

The new building will be designed to look like rowhomes along Riverside Ave. and Grindall St. First-floor apartments will have stoops, planters, and front door entrances. The building will likely be brick with several other materials, but the design is currently in the early stages. It will also have a green roof.

CRC is looking into two options for the height of the building: 1.) a four-story building at 45 ft. that is allowed within the zoning code, and 2.) a five-story building at 53 ft. which would require a zoning variance. In the second option, CRC is proposing two-story lofts on the fourth floor. CRC is also requesting a variance for a rear yard setback.

Meeting attendees, which included residents of Harbor Hill, raised some concerns. One of the concerns was the bedroom-to-parking ratio. Erdman noted the complex currently has more parking spaces than needed and Fillat said adding another floor of parking and renting out additional spaces to community could be something to consider, but that parking garage costs have been higher than expected. Concerns were also expressed about the building’s density and effect on natural light patterns.

This was CRC’s first meeting with FHNA and the team will return in coming months for approvals. CRC is hoping to start construction in about a year and a half and expects construction to take 18 to 20 months.

Rendering Courtesy of STV

Renderings Courtesy of Fillat+ Architecture 

via http://southbmore.com/2016/11/16/new-apartment-building-proposed-at-harbor-hill-apartments-in-federal-hill/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 11/04/16-11/16:

Post 941 – Otterbein, Stadium Area, Ridgely’s Delight, Barre Circle

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 17:30 6XX S CHARLES ST CONTRUCTION SITE

BURGLARY (NO FORCE) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2016 23:00 7XX W CROSS ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 20:00 8XX W WEST ST UNKNOWN

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2016 17:26 7XX S HANOVER ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 12:40 11XX RUSSELL ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 14:40 12XX RUSSELL ST STADIUM

Post 942 – Federal Hill, Sharp Leadenhall 

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 22:39 1XX W WEST ST CONTRUCTION SITE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 18:30 10XX LEADENHALL ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 17:00 11XX S CHARLES ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2016 12:20 10XX S CHARLES ST OTHER-INSIDE

Post 944 – Riverside (partial), Federal Hill South, Locust Point 

BURGLARY (NO FORCE) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2016 12:00 14XX BENJAMIN ST PRIVATE GARAGE

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 16:25 18XX E FORT AVE ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 10:00 9XX E FORT AVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 19:30 18XX E FORT AVE ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 13:00 15XX BELT ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 19:45 11XX COVINGTON ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2016 16:20 13XX LOWMAN ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 13:00 1XX E OSTEND ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2016 15:00 13XX BELT ST STREET

Post 945 – South Baltimore, Riverside (partial), Port Covington

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 02:40 1XX W RANDALL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (ATT. FORCE) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 12:00 15XX CLARKSON ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE Southern

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2016 08:15 1XX E WELLS ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2016 17:00 14XX S CHARLES ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2016 04:45 1XX W FORT AVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

Pigtown

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2016 04:55 12XX BAYARD ST STREET

BURGLARY (FORCE) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 06:30 7XX SCOTT ST OTHER-INSIDE

BURGLARY (FORCE) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 08:00 14XX W OSTEND ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 14:30 6XX ARCHER ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (NO FORCE) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2016 23:00 7XX W CROSS ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 20:00 8XX W WEST ST UNKNOWN

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2016 16:04 11XX WASHINGTON BLVD ALLEY

STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 11:00 11XX JAMES ST STREET S

STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 10:00 13XX NANTICOKE ST STREET

ROBBERY – FIREARM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 20:00 13XX HERKIMER ST PARKS

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area 

RAPE (FORCE) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2016 12:00 17XX RUSSELL ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

ROBBERY – OTHER WEAPON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2016 12:45 3XX STOCKHOLM ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 02:26 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

Hollins Market

None

Union Square

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 20:08 13XX HOLLINS ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

BURGLARY (NO FORCE) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2016 11:45 13XX HOLLINS ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2016 07:30 XX S CALHOUN ST OTHER-INSIDE

ROBBERY – FIREARM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016 21:00 1XX S GILMOR ST STREET

ROBBERY – FIREARMTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2016 14:3017XX W LOMBARD STSTREET

Offense definitions from the FBI

Baltimore Police Southern District’s Winter Coat Drive

via http://southbmore.com/2016/11/15/south-baltimore-crime-updates-9/

Million Dollar Monday: $1.8 Million Condo at The Ritz

Welcome to Million Dollar Monday! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase a home on the market listed at a half a million dollars or more.

This 2,648 sq. ft. condominium at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Federal Hill includes Inner Harbor views, a patio, a wide-open layout, hardwood floors, built-in shelving, crown molding, a luxury master bathroom, and more.

801 Key Highway #210
Ritz-Carlton Residences – Federal Hill 
Price: $1,799,000
Tax: $27,533
HOA: $2,207
2,648 sq. ft.
-2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

 

via http://southbmore.com/2016/11/14/million-dollar-monday-1-8-million-condo-at-the-ritz/

SouthBMore Fitness Corner: Reflex’s Fitness Challenge to SoBo #reflexsobochallenge

Sponsored Post from Reese Ashe of Reflex Functional Fitness:

No more excuses! South Baltimore, I’m daring you, read this entire article and at the end I will propose a serious, realistic solution that is damn near excuse-proof if you accept the challenge.

Summer is over and the holiday season is right around the corner, which means resolution season is also right around the corner. How many of us made and actually stuck to our fitness resolutions this year? This is in no way a guilt trip, this is just a chance to take a good hard look at your fitness goals and make a plan, a real plan that you can start and keep. I talk to people every day who have the best intentions to start a fitness routine and every day I hear the same list of excuses why they don’t. Let me know if any of these sound familiar:

• I don’t have time to workout
• I don’t have time to cook healthy meals
• Gym memberships are too expensive
• It’s hard to get motivated

You may also think “it’s easy for him because he works in a gym.” Well, full disclosure folks, it’s not that easy for me and that is my motivation for writing this article. Believe it or not, I started making my own list of excuses. While I am a personal trainer at Reflex Fitness, I’m also a group fitness instructor, maintenance man, janitor, book keeper, responsible for marketing, social media, and sales, and the list goes on. I started saying I will work out tomorrow, which is never a good idea. Well, today the cycle stops!

Enough about my excuses for now, let’s talk about the ones I’ve been hearing:

• “Not enough time to work out.” Take into account the time spent on social media, watching TV, dragging after your alarm goes off. Starting to get the idea? Eventually you will be able to find and string together at least 20 or 30 minutes to get in a workout. Not to mention in South Baltimore there are so many options for gyms and training studios, you’re bound to find one that offers hours or classes that you will like and that fit your schedule. I mean, we have classes that start at the ungodly hour of 5am. I know, ouch! I even know trainers who make house calls if you can’t get away. Why am I talking about other gyms and not just Reflex? Like I said, keep reading and I’m going to make this as easy and excuse-proof as I can!

• “You don’t have time to cook healthy meals.” Meal prep! If you have time to go out to eat, you have time to cook. Think about investing in a grill if you don’t have one. By taking one or two hours on the weekend, you can prep for the entire week which will free up time that you can rededicate for, I don’t know, exercising? Still no time to cook? There are so many local options that deliver pre-prepped food to you. Look up options like Terra’s Kitchen or Fit Foods to You, they literally bring the food to your door!

• “Gym memberships are too expensive.” This one may be my favorite. Why? It’s true, gym memberships that average $60 to $120 monthly are a financial investment, but it’s an investment in you, in your health. Try to look at it like this. On a given night out, you can spend anywhere from what, $50 to $100 in bars and restaurants on food or alcohol. That’s in one night! And lets face it, some of those nights out we may not be making the healthiest choices. If you go out two nights a week every weekend in a month you can spend $200 to $400 a month. Not to mention snacks, Starbucks and other indulgences? Well those indulgences are way more expensive than a gym membership, just sayin’.

• Finally, and bringing us to the #reflexsobochallenge! “It’s hard to find the motivation.” While many are self-motivated, there are some who need accountability, guidance, a coach, or a friend. Ready for the challenge? I want you South Baltimore to hold yourself, your neighbors, friends, and coworkers and ME accountable!

My challenge to you is simple, set a goal! Be it anything from weight loss, muscle gain, prep for a race, or starting to eating healthy. From now throughout January, make your goal and post it. Document your progress on your social media and use the #reflexsobochallenge and tag @reflex_functional_fitness, and you’re automatically registered for the challenge. I want all of South Baltimore involved!

I want progress pics, before and after pics, the works! The winner/winners of this challenge will receive swag from Lululemon, Race Pace, Studio 921, and one free month at Reflex Functional Fitness. Talk to your trainers, your group fitness instructors, your friends, and coworkers. Get them to join in. Have them hold you accountable and you hold them accountable. Need more help getting started?

Message Reflex Functional Fitness on Facebook or on Instagram @Reflex_functional_fitness or emailing reesefit185@gmail.com. Sign up and Reflex will get you started with a FREE 5 pack of fitness classes. 5 FREE classes folks, I’m basically paying you to do this challenge. Get fitness and nutrition advice from our trainers and be on your way to become a better, stronger you. Just by entering you’re already winning. Do yourself a favor, accept the Reflex Fitness SoBo Challenge, encourage others and get ready to see results!

Reese Ashe, NSPA, ISCA, and Black Belt., is the owner and operator of Reflex Functional Fitness at the Southside Marketplace in Locust Point/Federal Hill. Reese, a familiar figure in Baltimore, has more than 15 years of experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, group fitness leader and martial arts instructor. He won Baltimore Magazine’s Best of Reese Ashe, NSPA, ISCA, and Black Belt., is the owner and operator of Reflex Functional Fitness at the Southside Marketplace in Locust Point/Federal Hill. Reese, a familiar figure in Baltimore, has more than 15 years of experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, group fitness leader and martial arts instructor. He won Baltimore Magazine’s Best of Baltimore “Best Personal Trainer” in 2010, Baltimore Sun Magazine’s “Top Trainer” in 2011, and Baltimore Magazine’s Best of Baltimore “Best Fitness Class” in 2012 and was again nominated in 2014.

Reese was a four-year NCAA Division I wrestler at Coppin State and has experience in Jiu Jitsu, boxing, Mui Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts. Reese has been taught and trained by some of the world’s best, which has fostered a discipline and work ethic that he strives to instill in all his clients.

Are you interested in ramping up your health regimen? Make sure to stop by Reflex Functional Fitness for a group fitness class, a personal training session, or to get more information.

410.962.8400 – www.ReflexBaltimore.com

Reese Ashe and Kevin Lynch

via http://southbmore.com/2016/11/14/southbmore-fitness-corner-reflexs-fitness-challenge-to-sobo-reflexsobochallenge/

South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

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

415 East Cross Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $254,900
780 sq. ft.
1 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1411 Race Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $327,000
1,152 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1136 Riverside Avenue
Federal Hill       
Price: $665,000
1,430 sq. ft.
5 BD/4 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

117 S. Carrolton Avenue
Hollins Market      
Price: $139,900
2,101 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1230pm-230pm

1719 Clarkson Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $289,000
1,542 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

114 East Fort Avenue
Federal Hill       
Price: $315,000
1,483 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1503 Covington Street
Riverside       
Price: $549,000
2,300 sq. ft.
4 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

6 West Ostend Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $269,900
1290 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 130pm-330pm

412 East Gittings Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $239,900
756 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 130pm-330pm

1133 Haubert Street
Locust Point     
Price: $269,900
1,040 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 2pm-4pm

1308 William Street
Federal Hill     
Price: $529,900
2,148 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 2pm-4pm

1200 Steuart Street #1041
Silo Point – Locust Point     
Price: $450,000
2,101 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1200 Steuart Street #712
Silo Point – Locust Point     
Price: $459,900
1,709 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1304 Carey Street
Pigtown     
Price: $152,000
1,216 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1712 William Street
Federal Hill      
Price: $255,000
792 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1423 Hull Street
Locust Point       
Price: $349,999
1,272 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1527 West Lombard Street
Union Square        
Price: $349,900
2,610 sq. ft.
5 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1268 Harbor Island Walk
HarborView – Federal Hill        
Price: $524,900
2,394 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

39 East Hamburg Street
Federal Hill        
Price: $246,000
792 sq. ft.
3 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

226 Warren Avenue 
Federal Hill        
Price: $749,000
2,303 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 130pm-330pm

1440 East Fort Avenue 
Locust Point        
Price: $365,000
1,478 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 2pm-4pm

via http://southbmore.com/2016/11/11/south-baltimore-weekend-open-houses-101/