Baltimore City · 21218
521 E 21ST ST
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- Total assessment
- $240,000
- Land use
- Residential (R)
- Year built
- 1920
- Last sale
- Jun 2, 2022
Assessment
| Owner | SHANKLIN JR, BRIAN WARREN |
|---|---|
| Land use | Residential (R) |
| Total assessment | $240,000 (cycle 2026) |
| Last sale | Jun 2, 2022 — $250,000 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Zoning | R-8 |
| Vacant | — |
Permits
13| Type | Description | Cost | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| USE2020 | USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING | — | Sep 30, 2020 |
| COM2020 | REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2018-66100:6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH.) Original Permit Description:(COM2018-66100) 6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH. | — | Sep 28, 2020 |
| COM2020 | REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2018-66100:6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH.) Original Permit Description:(COM2018-66100) 6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH. | — | Jun 19, 2020 |
| COM2020 | AMEND PERMIT: CHANGE HVAC CONTRACTOR . REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-53744:INSTALL (1) # NEW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (1-2 FAMILY), (3) 35 CFM EXHAUST SYSTEMS , (1) 48000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, CONDENSOR AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-53744) INSTALL (1) # NEW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (1-2 FAMILY), (3) 35 CFM EXHAUST SYSTEMS , (1) 48000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, CONDENSOR AS PER CODE. | — | Jun 4, 2020 |
| COM2020 | REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-54173:INSTALL (30) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (1) 100 AMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE UP TO 600V (#AMPS), (125) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (10) # LOW VOLTAGE AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-54173) INSTALL (30) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (1) 100 AMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE UP TO 600V (#AMPS), (125) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (10) # LOW VOLTAGE AS PER CODE. | — | Apr 28, 2020 |
| COM2020 | REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-53224:INSTALL (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER, (12) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION), (1) 72000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP, (1) 65000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-53224) INSTALL (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER, (12) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION), (1) 72000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP, (1) 65000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP AS PER CODE. | — | Apr 20, 2020 |
| COM2020 | REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-80851:REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2018-66100:6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH.) ORIGINAL PERMIT DESCRIPTION:(COM2018-66100) 6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH.) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-80851) REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2018-66100:6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH.) Original Permit Description:(COM2018-66100) 6-27-18 APPROVED WITH THE CONDITION THAT EXTERIOR WINDOW OPENINGS ARE NOT MODIFIED FOR NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION. EAST BALTIMORE MIDWAY REPLACE APPROX 20 2X10 FLOOR JOIST, REPLACE APPROX 20 ROOF RAFTERS , INSTALL NEW 3/4 OSB SUB FLOORING , INSTALL 1/2 FIRE RATED PLYWOOD WHERE EXISTING EXISTING SHEATHING IS REMOVE. FRAME INTERIOR NON LOAD PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS, INSTALL 10 INT DOORS, 3 EXT DOORS , 16 EXT WINDOWS WHITE VINYL DH. INSTALL 700 LF BASE TRIM, KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITIES. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE IN BATHS, INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING, INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL WITH R-21 , ROOF RAFTERS WITH R-49 INSTALL NEW INTERIOR STAIRS (TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN). ALL WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED SKETCH. | — | Apr 6, 2020 |
| COM2020 | REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2019-53224:INSTALL (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER, (12) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION), (1) 72000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP, (1) 65000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2019-53224) INSTALL (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER, (12) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION), (1) 72000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP, (1) 65000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP AS PER CODE. | — | Mar 6, 2020 |
| COM2019 | reinstate original permit.(original permit:com2018-66100:6-27-18 approved with the condition that exterior window openings are not modified for new window installation. east baltimore midway replace approx 20 2x10 floor joist, replace approx 20 roof rafters , install new 3/4 osb sub flooring , install 1/2 fire rated plywood where existing existing sheathing is remove. frame interior non load partitions as per plans, install 10 int doors, 3 ext doors , 16 ext windows white vinyl dh. install 700 lf base trim, kitchen cabinets, vanities. install new drywall, ceramic tile in baths, install new wood flooring, insulated exterior wall with r-21 , roof rafters with r-49 install new interior stairs (tread: 9"min, rise: 8 1/4"max, and width: 36"min). all work shall be completed as per code and per submitted sketch.) original permit description:(com2018-66100) 6-27-18 approved with the condition that exterior window openings are not modified for new window installation. east baltimore midway replace approx 20 2x10 floor joist, replace approx 20 roof rafters , install new 3/4 osb sub flooring , install 1/2 fire rated plywood where existing existing sheathing is remove. frame interior non load partitions as per plans, install 10 int doors, 3 ext doors , 16 ext windows white vinyl dh. install 700 lf base trim, kitchen cabinets, vanities. install new drywall, ceramic tile in baths, install new wood flooring, insulated exterior wall with r-21 , roof rafters with r-49 install new interior stairs (tread: 9"min, rise: 8 1/4"max, and width: 36"min). all work shall be completed as per code and per submitted sketch. | — | Oct 21, 2019 |
| COM2019 | install (1) # electric water heater, (12) # plumbing fixtures, (1) # sanitary connection (reconstruction0, (1) # water service pipe (reconstruction), (1) 72000 btu fuel-burning equip, (1) 65000 btu fuel-burning equip as per code. | $8,000 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| COM2019 | install (1) # new distribution system (1-2 family), (3) 35 cfm exhaust systems , (1) 48000 btu air-con system, condensor as per code. | $7,000 | Feb 18, 2019 |
| COM2019 | install (30) # branch circuits/feeders , (1) 100 amps electric service up to 600v (#amps), (125) # fixtures/devices, (10) # low voltage as per code. | $3,000 | Feb 11, 2019 |
| COM2018 | 6-27-18 approved with the condition that exterior window openings are not modified for new window installation. east baltimore midway replace approx 20 2x10 floor joist, replace approx 20 roof rafters , install new 3/4 osb sub flooring , install 1/2 fire rated plywood where existing existing sheathing is remove. frame interior non load partitions as per plans, install 10 int doors, 3 ext doors , 16 ext windows white vinyl dh. install 700 lf base trim, kitchen cabinets, vanities. install new drywall, ceramic tile in baths, install new wood flooring, insulated exterior wall with r-21 , roof rafters with r-49 install new interior stairs (tread: 9"min, rise: 8 1/4"max, and width: 36"min). all work shall be completed as per code and per submitted sketch. | $80,000 | Jan 25, 2019 |
Violations
0No violations on record.
Inspections
0No inspections on record.
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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.