Baltimore City · 21231
1617 EASTERN AVE
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- Total assessment
- $3,247,900
- Land use
- Commercial (C)
- Year built
- 1920
- Last sale
- Mar 6, 2026
Assessment
| Owner | MADISON AHR LLC, THE |
|---|---|
| Land use | Commercial (C) |
| Total assessment | $3,247,900 (cycle 2026) |
| Last sale | Mar 6, 2026 — $4,969,692 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Zoning | C-1 |
| Vacant | — |
Permits
16| Type | Description | Cost | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM2021 | Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2020-66874:PER CHAP: ATP: INSTALL ON FRONT ELEVATION SIGNAGE LOCATION NEW GOLD TONE CHANNEL LETTERS SPELLING THE MADISON AS PER PLANS ON FILE AND PER CODE. SIGN DIMENSIONS: 2’- 9 ” HEIGHT X 14’ - 2 ¸” = 40 SF *CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT IMPEDE PUBLIC SIDEWALK ACCESS) Original Permit Description:(COM2020-66874) PER CHAP: ATP: INSTALL ON FRONT ELEVATION SIGNAGE LOCATION NEW GOLD TONE CHANNEL LETTERS SPELLING THE MADISON AS PER PLANS ON FILE AND PER CODE. SIGN DIMENSIONS: 2’- 9 ” HEIGHT X 14’ - 2 ¸” = 40 SF *CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT IMPEDE PUBLIC SIDEWALK ACCESS | — | Mar 12, 2021 |
| USE2020 | USE PORTIONS INDICATED BELOW AS MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING CONSISTING OF A TOTAL OF 19 DWELLING UNITS: 2ND FLOOR- 6 DWELLING UNITS; 3RD FLOOR- 5 DWELLING UNITS; 4TH FLOOR- 4 DWELLING UNITS; 5TH FLOOR- 4 DWELLING UNITS. | — | Feb 22, 2021 |
| COM2020 | INSTALL (136) FIRE ALARM PROTECTION DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. | $31,000 | Oct 20, 2020 |
| COM2020 | PER CHAP: ATP: INSTALL ON FRONT ELEVATION SIGNAGE LOCATION NEW GOLD TONE CHANNEL LETTERS SPELLING THE MADISON AS PER PLANS ON FILE AND PER CODE. SIGN DIMENSIONS: 2’- 9 ” HEIGHT X 14’ - 2 ¸” = 40 SF *CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT IMPEDE PUBLIC SIDEWALK ACCESS | $2,500 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| COM2020 | Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2019-88120:INSTALL (136) # LOW VOLTAGE AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-88120) INSTALL (136) # LOW VOLTAGE AS PER CODE. | — | Jun 23, 2020 |
| COM2020 | AMEND PERMIT: ADD PLUMBER CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-01283:RENOVATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR 2 COMMERCIAL SHELLS AND 19 APARTMENTS, 5TH LEVEL ADDITIONS AND EXTERIOR TERRACE, NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL & WATER SERVICE AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. FUTURE PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THE TENANT FIT OUT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER, FIRE ALARM, AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-01283) RENOVATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR 2 COMMERCIAL SHELLS AND 19 APARTMENTS, 5TH LEVEL ADDITIONS AND EXTERIOR TERRACE, NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL & WATER SERVICE AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. FUTURE PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THE TENANT FIT OUT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER, FIRE ALARM, AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. | — | Jun 23, 2020 |
| COM2020 | AMEND PERMIT: ADD ON SITE CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR GEORGE DONALD (LIC #OS00025)(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-01283:RENOVATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR 2 COMMERCIAL SHELLS AND 19 APARTMENTS, 5TH LEVEL ADDITIONS AND EXTERIOR TERRACE, NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL & WATER SERVICE AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. FUTURE PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THE TENANT FIT OUT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER, FIRE ALARM, AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-01283) RENOVATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR 2 COMMERCIAL SHELLS AND 19 APARTMENTS, 5TH LEVEL ADDITIONS AND EXTERIOR TERRACE, NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL & WATER SERVICE AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. FUTURE PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THE TENANT FIT OUT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER, FIRE ALARM, AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. | — | Jun 23, 2020 |
| COM2020 | PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION IN BASEMENT (336 HEADS) AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. | $5,000 | Jun 19, 2020 |
| COM2020 | AMEND PERMIT: ADD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-01283:RENOVATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR 2 COMMERCIAL SHELLS AND 19 APARTMENTS, 5TH LEVEL ADDITIONS AND EXTERIOR TERRACE, NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL & WATER SERVICE AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. FUTURE PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THE TENANT FIT OUT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER, FIRE ALARM, AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-01283) RENOVATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR 2 COMMERCIAL SHELLS AND 19 APARTMENTS, 5TH LEVEL ADDITIONS AND EXTERIOR TERRACE, NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT, NEW ELECTRICAL & WATER SERVICE AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. FUTURE PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THE TENANT FIT OUT ON THE FIRST FLOOR. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER, FIRE ALARM, AND DETECTION SYSTEMS. | — | Jan 22, 2020 |
| COM2019 | amend permit: add hvac contractor . (original permit:com2019-01283:renovation of existing structure for 2 commercial shells and 19 apartments, 5th level additions and exterior terrace, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout, new electrical & water service as per plans as per code. future plan is required for the tenant fit out on the first floor. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems. ) original permit description:(com2019-01283) renovation of existing structure for 2 commercial shells and 19 apartments, 5th level additions and exterior terrace, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout, new electrical & water service as per plans as per code. future plan is required for the tenant fit out on the first floor. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems. | — | Dec 30, 2019 |
| COM2019 | install fire sprinkler system (323 heads) to protect new layout alteration as per plans as per code. | $80,000 | Dec 30, 2019 |
| COM2019 | install (136) # low voltage as per code. | $40,000 | Dec 19, 2019 |
| COM2019 | amend permit: add plumber contractor . (original permit:com2019-01283:renovation of existing structure for 2 commercial shells and 19 apartments, 5th level additions and exterior terrace, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout, new electrical & water service as per plans as per code. future plan is required for the tenant fit out on the first floor. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems. ) original permit description:(com2019-01283) renovation of existing structure for 2 commercial shells and 19 apartments, 5th level additions and exterior terrace, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout, new electrical & water service as per plans as per code. future plan is required for the tenant fit out on the first floor. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems. | — | Dec 10, 2019 |
| COM2019 | install (1) 100 amps temporary electrical service, (4) # branch circuits/feeders as per code. | $1,500 | Nov 25, 2019 |
| COM2019 | renovation of existing structure for 2 commercial shells and 19 apartments, 5th level additions and exterior terrace, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout, new electrical & water service as per plans as per code. future plan is required for the tenant fit out on the first floor. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems. | $1,500,000 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| COM2019 | scope of work: interior renovations to include: interior demolition (category i): removal of non structural items including interior doors and drywall and clean out of trash/debris, all work will be done according to baltimore city code. demo only, separate permit will be pulled/required for interior renovations. | $5,000 | Mar 14, 2019 |
Violations
2| Kind | Category | Status | Fine | Balance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| citation | 13 5-4 | O | $1,000 | $2,000 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| citation | 13 4-5 | O | $100 | $300 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Inspections
0No inspections on record.
Nearby recent activity
- violation: HCD-Illegal DumpingJul 6, 2026 · 23 m
- violation: VacantJul 5, 2026 · 38 m · 1627 EASTERN AVE
- violation: HCD-Sanitation PropertyJul 1, 2026 · 83 m · 1618 PORTUGAL ST
- violation: HCD-Maintenance StructureJul 1, 2026 · 134 m
- violation: PM 305.2.2Jun 30, 2026 · 86 m · 428 S BOND ST
- violation: PM 305.2.2Jun 30, 2026 · 91 m · 426 S BOND ST
- violation: PM 305.1Jun 30, 2026 · 94 m · 424 S BOND ST
- violation: PM 305.2.2Jun 30, 2026 · 94 m · 424 S BOND ST
- violation: PM 305.1Jun 30, 2026 · 110 m · 414 S BOND ST
- violation: PM 305.2.2Jun 30, 2026 · 110 m · 414 S BOND ST
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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: 2026-07-11; sdat-properties: 2026-07-12;
Official sources: Maryland SDAT, Baltimore City permits.