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2542 FOSTER AVE

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Total assessment: $676,800
Land use: Residential (R)
Year built: 1920
Last sale: Jun 30, 2026

Assessment

Owner	EPLER, CHAD JEREMY
Land use	Residential (R)
Total assessment	$676,800 (cycle 2026)
Last sale	Jun 30, 2026 — $813,000
Year built	1920
Zoning	R-8
Vacant	—

Permits

Type	Description	Cost	Issued
USE2020	USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING.	—	Aug 5, 2020
COM2020	REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT AMEND PERMIT: CHANGE PRIME CONTRACTOR ..(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2018-76406:THIS PROPERTY IS AN EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED USE IS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DEMOLITION INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, THE REMOVAL OF A BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AND THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT STAIRCASE. EIGHT INTERIOR DOORS ARE PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED. NO CHANGE TO BUILDING FOOTPRINT, NO CHANGE TO BUILDING HEIGHT, NO CHANGE TO EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDE A NEW STAIRWELL LOCATION FOR THE FRONT STAIRCASE AND NEW JOISTS AT THE STAIRWELL OPENING AND AT THE GARAGE ROOF OVERHANG. ALL OTHER FLOOR AND ROOF JOISTS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN. ALL FRAMING IS WOOD. THE INTERIOR PARTITIONS ARE PROPOSED TO BE WOOD FRAMED. THE PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT INCLUDES A KITCHEN IN THE FIRST FLOOR LIVING AREA, A UTILITY CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRS, THREE FULL BATHROOMS, ONE HALF BATHROOM, AND THREE BEDROOMS. STAIRCASE: TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN, ALL WORK WILL BE DONE ACCORDING TO BALTIMORE CITY CODE AND PER SUBMITTED DRAWINGS.) Original Permit Description:(COM2018-76406) THIS PROPERTY IS AN EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED USE IS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DEMOLITION INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, THE REMOVAL OF A BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AND THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT STAIRCASE. EIGHT INTERIOR DOORS ARE PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED. NO CHANGE TO BUILDING FOOTPRINT, NO CHANGE TO BUILDING HEIGHT, NO CHANGE TO EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDE A NEW STAIRWELL LOCATION FOR THE FRONT STAIRCASE AND NEW JOISTS AT THE STAIRWELL OPENING AND AT THE GARAGE ROOF OVERHANG. ALL OTHER FLOOR AND ROOF JOISTS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN. ALL FRAMING IS WOOD. THE INTERIOR PARTITIONS ARE PROPOSED TO BE WOOD FRAMED. THE PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT INCLUDES A KITCHEN IN THE FIRST FLOOR LIVING AREA, A UTILITY CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRS, THREE FULL BATHROOMS, ONE HALF BATHROOM, AND THREE BEDROOMS. STAIRCASE: TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN, ALL WORK WILL BE DONE ACCORDING TO BALTIMORE CITY CODE AND PER SUBMITTED DRAWINGS.	—	Jul 30, 2020
COM2020	AMEND PERMIT: CHANGE PLUMBER,GAS, HVAC, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2018-84425:INSTALL (30) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (1) 200 AMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE UP TO 600V (#AMPS), (20) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (2) 24000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, CONDENSOR, (1) # NEW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (1-2 FAMILY), (2) 80000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP(FURNACE), (12) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION), (1) 30000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2018-84425) INSTALL (30) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (1) 200 AMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE UP TO 600V (#AMPS), (20) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (2) 24000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, CONDENSOR, (1) # NEW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (1-2 FAMILY), (2) 80000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP(FURNACE), (12) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION), (1) 30000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP AS PER CODE.	—	Jun 23, 2020
COM2020	AMEND PERMIT: ADD PRIME CONTRACTOR . REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2018-76406:THIS PROPERTY IS AN EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED USE IS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DEMOLITION INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, THE REMOVAL OF A BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AND THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT STAIRCASE. EIGHT INTERIOR DOORS ARE PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED. NO CHANGE TO BUILDING FOOTPRINT, NO CHANGE TO BUILDING HEIGHT, NO CHANGE TO EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDE A NEW STAIRWELL LOCATION FOR THE FRONT STAIRCASE AND NEW JOISTS AT THE STAIRWELL OPENING AND AT THE GARAGE ROOF OVERHANG. ALL OTHER FLOOR AND ROOF JOISTS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN. ALL FRAMING IS WOOD. THE INTERIOR PARTITIONS ARE PROPOSED TO BE WOOD FRAMED. THE PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT INCLUDES A KITCHEN IN THE FIRST FLOOR LIVING AREA, A UTILITY CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRS, THREE FULL BATHROOMS, ONE HALF BATHROOM, AND THREE BEDROOMS. STAIRCASE: TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN, ALL WORK WILL BE DONE ACCORDING TO BALTIMORE CITY CODE AND PER SUBMITTED DRAWINGS.) Original Permit Description:(COM2018-76406) THIS PROPERTY IS AN EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED USE IS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DEMOLITION INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, THE REMOVAL OF A BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR, AND THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT STAIRCASE. EIGHT INTERIOR DOORS ARE PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED. NO CHANGE TO BUILDING FOOTPRINT, NO CHANGE TO BUILDING HEIGHT, NO CHANGE TO EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDE A NEW STAIRWELL LOCATION FOR THE FRONT STAIRCASE AND NEW JOISTS AT THE STAIRWELL OPENING AND AT THE GARAGE ROOF OVERHANG. ALL OTHER FLOOR AND ROOF JOISTS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN. ALL FRAMING IS WOOD. THE INTERIOR PARTITIONS ARE PROPOSED TO BE WOOD FRAMED. THE PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT INCLUDES A KITCHEN IN THE FIRST FLOOR LIVING AREA, A UTILITY CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRS, THREE FULL BATHROOMS, ONE HALF BATHROOM, AND THREE BEDROOMS. STAIRCASE: TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN, ALL WORK WILL BE DONE ACCORDING TO BALTIMORE CITY CODE AND PER SUBMITTED DRAWINGS.	—	Jun 10, 2020
COM2019	extend original permit.(original permit:com2018-84425:install (30) # branch circuits/feeders , (1) 200 amps electric service up to 600v (#amps), (20) # fixtures/devices, (2) 24000 btu air-con system, condensor, (1) # new distribution system (1-2 family), (2) 80000 btu fuel-burning equip(furnace), (12) # plumbing fixtures, (1) # sanitary connection (reconstruction0, (1) # water service pipe (reconstruction), (1) 30000 btu fuel-burning equip as per code.) original permit description:(com2018-84425) install (30) # branch circuits/feeders , (1) 200 amps electric service up to 600v (#amps), (20) # fixtures/devices, (2) 24000 btu air-con system, condensor, (1) # new distribution system (1-2 family), (2) 80000 btu fuel-burning equip(furnace), (12) # plumbing fixtures, (1) # sanitary connection (reconstruction0, (1) # water service pipe (reconstruction), (1) 30000 btu fuel-burning equip as per code.	—	Sep 26, 2019
COM2019	amendment to permit # com2018-76406. construction of a new roof deck, interior renovation, and third floor addition to an existing two-story single-family home. the proposed 592 sf third floor addition will be constructed using 2x10 nominal wood floor joists spaced 16" on center with an r-21 insulated exterior wall that will be constructed using 2x6 wood studs spaced 16" on center. the exterior wall that borders the existing partiwall will be 1 hour fire rated and have an r-21 minute insulation rating. it will also be constructed using 2x6 wood studs spaced 16" on center. the roof of the third floor addition will be constructed using 2x10 nominal wood roof joists spaced 24" on center with a slope of 1/4:12. the proposed roof deck will be constructed using 2x10 nominal pressure treated wood deck joists supported by 2x12 nominal pressure treated wood joist beams bearing on 6x6 nominal pressure treated wood posts. all interior non-loadbearing partitions will be removed to accommodate a new interior layout as scheduled. the first floor will consist of an open floor plan that includes a living space, dining space, and kitchen. there will also be a half bath, coat closet, and garage on the first floor. the second floor will include a three bedrooms, and three bathrooms. the third floor will include an open living space, bar, full bathroom, utility space, and storage closet. all work to be done according to submitted drawings and in accordance with all current baltimore city building codes.	$35,000	May 21, 2019
BMZ2019	proposed 3rd floor addition with a rear set back of 13'-6" and rear garage parking on 1st floor with curb cut to provide access.	—	Feb 25, 2019
COM2018	install (30) # branch circuits/feeders , (1) 200 amps electric service up to 600v (#amps), (20) # fixtures/devices, (2) 24000 btu air-con system, condensor, (1) # new distribution system (1-2 family), (2) 80000 btu fuel-burning equip(furnace), (12) # plumbing fixtures, (1) # sanitary connection (reconstruction0, (1) # water service pipe (reconstruction), (1) 30000 btu fuel-burning equip as per code.	$3,000	Jan 23, 2019

Violations

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Inspections

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Data freshness: city-311: 2026-07-12; city-ecb-citations: 2026-07-12; city-housing-inspections: 2026-07-12; city-permits: 2026-07-12; city-real-property: 2026-07-12; city-vbn: 2026-07-12; county-permits: 2026-07-12; sdat-properties: 2026-07-12;

Official sources: Maryland SDAT, Baltimore City permits.