Baltimore City · 21230

1740 LIGHT ST

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Total assessment
$334,400
Land use
Residential (R)
Year built
1850
Last sale
Sep 24, 2020

Assessment

OwnerEST INVESTMENTS, LLC
Land useResidential (R)
Total assessment$334,400 (cycle 2026)
Last saleSep 24, 2020 — $310,000
Year built1850
ZoningR-8
Vacant

Permits

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TypeDescriptionCostIssued
USE2023 USE 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES AS CONVENIENCE STORE AS PER BMZA2022-379 APPROVED AND FOUR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.Dec 1, 2023
COM2023REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2023-59926:AMEND PERMIT: ADD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2023-00167:TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) ORIGINAL PERMIT DESCRIPTION:(COM2023-00167) TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-59926) AMEND PERMIT: ADD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2023-00167:TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-00167) TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.Sep 25, 2023
COM2023AMEND PERMIT: CHANGE CONTRACTOR. (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2021-89949:AMEND PERMIT: ADD HVAC AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) ORIGINAL PERMIT DESCRIPTION:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2021-89949) AMEND PERMIT: ADD HVAC AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. Sep 18, 2023
COM2023REINSTATE ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2022-64071: EXTEND ORIGINAL PERMIT.(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) ORIGINAL PERMIT DESCRIPTION:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2022-64071) Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. Sep 15, 2023
COM2023 Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2023-00167:TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-00167) TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.Sep 15, 2023
COM2023INSTALL (8) 24000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP AS PER CODE.$750Sep 8, 2023
COM2023 Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2023-63894: Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2022-00331:PROVIDE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2022-00331) PROVIDE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-63894) Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2022-00331:PROVIDE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2022-00331) PROVIDE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.Aug 30, 2023
COM2023 Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2022-00331:PROVIDE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2022-00331) PROVIDE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.Apr 26, 2023
COM2023AMEND PERMIT: ADD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2023-00167:TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.) Original Permit Description:(COM2023-00167) TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.Mar 27, 2023
COM2023TENANT FIT OUT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SHELL FOR USE AS RETAIL STORE. PARTITIONS AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.$30,000Feb 28, 2023
COM2022INSTALL NEW 600 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE TO NEW GEAR AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE. $10,000Jan 12, 2023
COM2022PROVIDE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.$5,350Oct 14, 2022
BMZ2022use 1st floor of the premises as convenience store (neighborhood commercial establishment)Sep 6, 2022
COM2022 Extend Original Permit.(original permit:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. Apr 20, 2022
COM2022AMEND PERMIT: ADD GAS CONTRACTOR .(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. Mar 17, 2022
COM2021INSTALL SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER 13R (41 HEADS) COST OF SPRINKLER INSTALLATION AS PER PLANS AS PER CODE.$9,000Jan 10, 2022
COM2021AMEND PERMIT: ADD HVAC AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR . (ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. Dec 30, 2021
COM2021AMEND PERMIT: ADD GAS AND PLUMBER CONTRACTOR .(ORIGINAL PERMIT:COM2021-00334:INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ) Original Permit Description:(COM2021-00334) INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. Dec 28, 2021
COM2021INSTALL (48) # BRANCH CIRCUITS/FEEDERS , (1) 700 AMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE UP TO 600V (#AMPS) AS PER CODE.$1,500Dec 22, 2021
COM2021INSTALL (4) # ELECTRIC WATER HEATER, (24) # PLUMBING FIXTURES, (1) # SANITARY CONNECTION (RECONSTRUCTION0, (1) # WATER SERVICE PIPE (RECONSTRUCTION) AS PER CODE.$2,500Dec 14, 2021
COM2021INSTALL (4) 24000 BTU AIR-CON SYSTEM, HEAT PUMP, (4) # NEW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (1-2 FAMILY) AS PER CODE.$5,000Dec 1, 2021
COM2021INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH REAR ADDITIONS OF NEWLY CONSOLIDATED BUILDINGS TO CONSTRUCT 4 NEW APARTMENTS W/ ROOF DECKS PER BMZA2020-189. 2ND FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X7', 3RD FLR REAR ADDITION 25'X31' AND NEW INTERIOR STAIRWAY. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. COMMERCIAL USE WILL BE SHELL ONLY FUTURE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. $300,000Apr 28, 2021
BMZ2020consolidate 1740 and 1742 light st, construct a three-story rear addition (1st floor-10' x 8', 2nd floor-25' x 8', 3rd floor- 30' x 25'), two 6' x 9' rooftop "doghouses" and alter building for use as four dwelling units.Oct 2, 2020
COM2020DEMO (5) OLD WINDOWS ON FRONT FACADE. CUT OUT NEW OPENINGS IN BRICK FACADE FOR NEW LARGER WINDOW INSTALLATION ON 1ST FLOOR, AND WINDOW WITH FRENCH DOORS INSTALLATION ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. INSTALL STEEL LINTEL ABOVE EACH NEW OPENINGS. FRENCH DOORS TO BE SECURED BY INTERIOR RAILING 42'' HIGH. AS PER PLANS AND AS PER BALTIMORE CITY CODE *CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT IMPEDE PUBLIC SIDEWALK ACCESS$25,000Sep 8, 2020
COM2020INTERIOR WORK: CATEGORY 2 DEMO (500 SF) OF BEARING & NON-BEARING STUD WALLS, STAIRS, PLASTER, TRIM, INSULATION, FLOORING / ROOFING & DEBRIS. NEW FLOOR & ROOF JOISTS AS PER PLANS. NEW INTERIOR WORK: FRAMING (1,385 SF) W/ STUD WALLS, STAIRCASE (7-3/4''RISER,11''TREAD,3'WIDE) W/ HANGERS, DRYWALL, TRIM, INSULATION (R-20 WALLS, R-49 ROOF). DOORS (16). NEW EXTERIOR WORK: NEW EXTERIOR DOORS (2), WINDOWS (13). AS PER PLANS, AS PER CODE. $30,000Jun 16, 2020

Violations

3
KindCategoryStatusFineBalanceDate
service_requestHCD-Sanitation PropertyClosedMay 27, 2026
service_requestHCD-Maintenance StructureClosedFeb 18, 2026
citationPM 306.1O$50$150Jul 22, 2024

Inspections

0

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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.