Recent and Upcoming Projects

Union Rowe

1500 block of West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

GBAHC office: 410-685-0366

Description

Greater Baltimore AHC, the winning bidder at a HUD auction, closed on the property in April 2010.

Located in the Franklin Square Historic District in Southwest Baltimore City, Union Rowe is a 72-unit, Section 8 housing development originally built in the late 1890s�most recently renovated in the 1980s. The development consists of 34 three-story buildings along the 1500 block of West Fayette and includes one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments.

Greater Baltimore AHC Inc. is planning an extensive renovation of the entire complex, including, but not limited to, roof replacement, new carpeting, more efficient HVAC systems, improved bathrooms and kitchens, refreshed entranceways, conversion of units for ADA compliance, and restoration of the historic features of the front facades. Renovation costs will be approximately $4 million.

Once the renovation is complete, GBAHC will implement a resident services program that will offer a variety of activities and programs to the residents, including adult education opportunities and an employment development program.

News

5/14/10, Baltimore Business Journal

Developer has $8 million plan to renovate west side homes