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1259 JAMES ST

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Total assessment: $160,800
Land use: Residential (R)
Year built: 1898
Last sale: Dec 2, 2024

Assessment

Owner	BENNETT, DEMAR W
Land use	Residential (R)
Total assessment	$160,800 (cycle 2026)
Last sale	Dec 2, 2024 — $195,000
Year built	1898
Zoning	R-8
Vacant	—

Permits

Type	Description	Cost	Issued
USE2024	TO USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.	—	Nov 7, 2024
COM2024	AMEND PERMIT: CHANGE PLUMBER CONTRACTOR . .(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2023-80397:INSTALL (35) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (12) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (1) 65000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (6) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-80397) INSTALL (35) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (12) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (1) 65000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (6) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AS PER CODE.	—	Oct 4, 2024
COM2024	AMEND PERMIT: CHANGE HVAC CONTRACTOR .(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2023-80397:INSTALL (35) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (12) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (1) 65000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (6) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-80397) INSTALL (35) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (12) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (1) 65000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (6) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AS PER CODE.	—	Oct 1, 2024
COM2024	Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2024-52673:REAR ADDITION AT SECOND FLOOR 9'-3"X7'-6". ITEM 1- REPAIR/REPLACE APPROX. 150 SF OF DECK BOARDS AND RAILINGS ITEM 2-REPAIR SECOND STORY MASTER BATHROOM ( THE ROOM IS A 100 SF SELF-SUPPORTED ANNEX TO THE HOUSE) DUE TO WATER DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE DEPT WHEN EXTINGUISHING A SMALL FIRE ON THE OUTSIDE DECK. THE REPAIRS INCLUDE DEMO OF EXISTING ROOM, REPLACE WATER/DRAIN LINES, DRYWALL AND PAINT, REPLACE FLOORING. ITEM 3- REPAIR 100 SF KITCHEN AREA – OUTSIDE WALL /SIDE WALLS. THE REPAIRS INCLUDE DEMO DAMAGED AREA, REPLACE APPROX. 80 SFT OF DRYWALL, REPLACE WATER/DRAINS, REPLACE DRYWALL AND PAINT, REPLACE CABINETS/APPLIANCES. ITEM 4- REPLACE ALL WINDOWS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DOORS. SEPARATE PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. AS PER PLANS AND AS PER CODE.***PER PLANNING DEPT: PER WASHINGTON VILLAGE URP: "ALL WINDOWS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WITHIN THE ROUGH OPENING, AND HAVE SASHES OF PROPER SIZE AND DESIGN... BLOCKING DOWN, BLOCKING UP, OR NARROWING THE WIDTH OF THE WINDOW SASH OR FRAME IS NOT PERMITTED." RECEIVED/APPROVED W CONDITIONS FOR URP REVIEW 2/21/24**) Original Permit Description:(COM2024-52673) REAR ADDITION AT SECOND FLOOR 9'-3"X7'-6". ITEM 1- REPAIR/REPLACE APPROX. 150 SF OF DECK BOARDS AND RAILINGS ITEM 2-REPAIR SECOND STORY MASTER BATHROOM ( THE ROOM IS A 100 SF SELF-SUPPORTED ANNEX TO THE HOUSE) DUE TO WATER DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE DEPT WHEN EXTINGUISHING A SMALL FIRE ON THE OUTSIDE DECK. THE REPAIRS INCLUDE DEMO OF EXISTING ROOM, REPLACE WATER/DRAIN LINES, DRYWALL AND PAINT, REPLACE FLOORING. ITEM 3- REPAIR 100 SF KITCHEN AREA – OUTSIDE WALL /SIDE WALLS. THE REPAIRS INCLUDE DEMO DAMAGED AREA, REPLACE APPROX. 80 SFT OF DRYWALL, REPLACE WATER/DRAINS, REPLACE DRYWALL AND PAINT, REPLACE CABINETS/APPLIANCES. ITEM 4- REPLACE ALL WINDOWS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DOORS. SEPARATE PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. AS PER PLANS AND AS PER CODE.*PER PLANNING DEPT: PER WASHINGTON VILLAGE URP: "ALL WINDOWS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WITHIN THE ROUGH OPENING, AND HAVE SASHES OF PROPER SIZE AND DESIGN... BLOCKING DOWN, BLOCKING UP, OR NARROWING THE WIDTH OF THE WINDOW SASH OR FRAME IS NOT PERMITTED." RECEIVED/APPROVED W CONDITIONS FOR URP REVIEW 2/21/24****	—	Oct 1, 2024
COM2024	INSTALL (1) 200 AMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE UP TO 600V (#AMPS) AS PER CODE.	$2,000	Jun 14, 2024
COM2024	Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2023-80397:INSTALL (35) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (12) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (1) 65000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (6) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-80397) INSTALL (35) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (12) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (1) 65000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (6) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AS PER CODE.	—	Jun 3, 2024
COM2024	REAR ADDITION AT SECOND FLOOR 9'-3''X7'-6''. ITEM 1- REPAIR/REPLACE APPROX. 150 SF OF DECK BOARDS AND RAILINGS ITEM 2-REPAIR SECOND STORY MASTER BATHROOM ( THE ROOM IS A 100 SF SELF-SUPPORTED ANNEX TO THE HOUSE) DUE TO WATER DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE DEPT WHEN EXTINGUISHING A SMALL FIRE ON THE OUTSIDE DECK. THE REPAIRS INCLUDE DEMO OF EXISTING ROOM, REPLACE WATER/DRAIN LINES, DRYWALL AND PAINT, REPLACE FLOORING. ITEM 3- REPAIR 100 SF KITCHEN AREA – OUTSIDE WALL /SIDE WALLS. THE REPAIRS INCLUDE DEMO DAMAGED AREA, REPLACE APPROX. 80 SFT OF DRYWALL, REPLACE WATER/DRAINS, REPLACE DRYWALL AND PAINT, REPLACE CABINETS/APPLIANCES. ITEM 4- REPLACE ALL WINDOWS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DOORS. SEPARATE PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. AS PER PLANS AND AS PER CODE.***PER PLANNING DEPT: PER WASHINGTON VILLAGE URP: ''ALL WINDOWS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WITHIN THE ROUGH OPENING, AND HAVE SASHES OF PROPER SIZE AND DESIGN... BLOCKING DOWN, BLOCKING UP, OR NARROWING THE WIDTH OF THE WINDOW SASH OR FRAME IS NOT PERMITTED.'' RECEIVED/APPROVED W CONDITIONS FOR URP REVIEW 2/21/24****	$10,000	Mar 8, 2024
COM2023	INSTALL (35) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (12) # FIXTURES/DEVICES, (1) 65000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (6) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER AS PER CODE.	$5,000	Sep 20, 2023
COM2020	INSTALL (1) 200 AMPS ENLARGE ELECTRICAL METERS, (1) 200 AMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE (>600 V) AS PER CODE.	$850	Jun 5, 2020
COM2020	INSTALL (1) # NEW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (1-2 FAMILY) AS PER CODE.	$250	Apr 7, 2020
COM2020	SCOPE OF WORK: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE: ADDING INSULATION R49 IN THE CEILING AND R21 IN THE WALLS AND FRAMING ON INTERIOR WITH NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES (FRAMING ON PERIMETER WALLS ONLY/NO NEW PARTITION WALLS TO BE BUILT), ALL WORK WILL BE DONE ACCORDING TO BALTIMORE CITY CODE. *SEPARATE PERMIT WILL BE PULLED FOR MEP WORK.	$1,600	Mar 25, 2020
COM2020	INSTALL (1) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION), (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (11) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) 80000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP, (1) # GAS TEST AS PER CODE.	$7,500	Mar 19, 2020
COM2020	SCOPE OF WORK: ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE: INSTALL NEW WIRING, DEVICES AND FIXTURES, INSTALL 12 NEW CIRCUITS, INSTALL 65 NEW FIXTURES/DEVICES AND INSTALL 2 NEW LOW VOLTAGE DEVICES, ALL WORK WILL BE DONE ACCORDING TO BALTIMORE CITY CODE.	$6,170	Mar 19, 2020
COM2020	INSTALL (1) 60000 BTU FUEL-BURNING EQUIP(FURNACE), (1) 24000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP AS PER CODE.	$1,000	Mar 3, 2020
COM2019	SCOPE OF WORK: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE: INTERIOR DEMOLITION (CATEGORY II): REMOVING PANELING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE HOUSE, REMOVING TRIM AND DOORS, REMOVING FLOORING, REPOSITIONING STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR (STAIRCASE PARAMETERS: TREAD: 9''MIN, RISE: 8 1/4''MAX, AND WIDTH: 36''MIN), REMOVE PARTITION WALL ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, REMOVING MASTER BATHROOM, INSTALLATION OF NEW DRYWALL, NEW TRIM, NEW DOORS, NEW WINDOWS, NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, NEW FLOORING, NEW BATHROOMS. MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK WILL REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMITS. AS PER CODE AND PER SUBMITTED PLANS.	$40,000	Jan 21, 2020

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.