Baltimore City · 21217

1609 DRUID HILL AVE

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Total assessment
$2,368,100
Land use
Exempt Commercial (EC)
Year built
1920
Last sale
Jun 2, 1997

Assessment

OwnerY.M.C.A. OF CENTRAL
Land useExempt Commercial (EC)
Total assessment$2,368,100 (cycle 2026)
Last saleJun 2, 1997
Year built1920
ZoningR-8
Vacant

Permits

14
TypeDescriptionCostIssued
BCCM3rd PARTY REVIEW -Add and relocate automatic sprinklers as necessary due to architectural modifications. Total sprinklers relocated =15. Totals sprinklers added = 4. Total sprinklers this project = 19$4,657Jul 2, 2026
BCCMAdd and relocate automatic sprinkles as necessary due to architectural modifications. Total sprinklers relocated = 12. Total sprinklers added = 1. Total sprinklers this project = 13$9,300Jun 16, 2026
BCCMModification of existing fire alarm system for Basement family-style restrooms$26,000May 12, 2026
BCCMTHIS PROJECT INVOLVES LEVEL 2 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING: THE CENTRAL Y OF MARYLAND – THE Y AT DRUID HILL – LOCATED AT 1609 DRUID HILL AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21217. THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND RECONFIGURATION OF TOILET FACILITIES ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO CREATE MORE FUNCTIONAL, FAMILY-STYLE ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS FOR FACILITY USERS. THESE IMPROVEMENTS AIM TO ENHANCE CONVENIENCE AND ACCESSIBILITY, BENEFITING ALL MEMBERS OF THE DRUID HILL Y COMMUNITY. REMEDIATION WILL ALSO BE CONDUCTED IN THE SUB-BASEMENT BELOW THE MEN'S LOCKER AREA. STEEL BEAMS WILL BE CLEANED AND REINFORCED. IF REQUIRED, CONCRETE BEAMS WILL BE REPLACED IN-KIND.$200,000Feb 24, 2026
USE2020USE PORTION OF 2ND FLOOR AS A F\DAY CARE CENTER FOR UP TO 20 CHILDREN AGES 5-12.Sep 17, 2020
COM2019amendment to plans#com2019-02072 plan 2019-1339 issued 9/20/19 - renovation of the y at druid hill, changes to include: not lowering the entry vestibule floor, but leaving it at it's existing height, and adding a sidewalk ramp and steps to make front entry accessible, changes include moving of partitions on the first floor level, adding a door in the basement level for direct access into the natatorium; and adding two exterior windows in the back of the building where there were originally windows that had been infilled with concrete block as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems. $1,500,000Dec 19, 2019
COM2019scope of work: interior alterations to include: sprinkler work, install (10) new sprinkler heads and relocation of (20) sprinkler heads as per code.$7,000Dec 6, 2019
COM2019install (10) # low voltage as per code.$8,000Nov 25, 2019
COM2019amend permit: add electrical contractor . (original permit:com2019-02072:level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. ) original permit description:(com2019-02072) level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. Oct 28, 2019
COM2019install (35) # low voltage as per code.$5,000Oct 23, 2019
COM2019amend permit: add electrical contractor . (original permit:com2019-02072:level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. ) original permit description:(com2019-02072) level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. Sep 26, 2019
COM2019amend permit: add plumber contractor . (original permit:com2019-02072:level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. ) original permit description:(com2019-02072) level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. Sep 23, 2019
COM2019amend permit: add hvac contractor . (original permit:com2019-02072:level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. ) original permit description:(com2019-02072) level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. Sep 23, 2019
COM2019level 2 interior alterations of an existing building, including selective demo and re-configuring of spaces in the basement level, first floor and second floor levels, make the main entry wheelchair accessible, the front door and entry vestibule will be lowered to sidewalk elevation, and a wheelchair lift will be added in the vestibule to raise wheelchairs to the first floor level as per plans as per code. separate permits are required for sprinkler, fire alarm, and detection systems’ alteration. $1,500,000Sep 20, 2019

Violations

2
KindCategoryStatusDate
service_requestHCD-Maintenance StructureClosed (Transferred)Feb 5, 2026
service_requestHCD-Vacant BuildingClosedJan 20, 2026

Inspections

0

No 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.