# Building permits at 20 E Read St, Baltimore, MD

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 1, 2025: Permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Other |  | $1,500 | [BRCM-25-006718](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-25-006718/) |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Fence, wall or deck | installing new main door, same size same location, remove black paint from window sills,remove wood panels from the front of the building and add concrete,clean and paint existing awnings,fix and paint chipping windows black,paint side of the building door in black,change front door tile to black an | $10,000 | [COM2022-74983](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2022-74983/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

42 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [904 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/904-n-charles-st/) | 470 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacing 2 cracked storefront windows | $2,900 | [BCCM-26-003742](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003742/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [715 Washington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/715-washington-pl/) | 560 ft S | Fire systems | Install Fire Alarm System in Building as per plans as per code. | $5,000 | [BCCM-26-002700](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002700/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1009 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1009-n-charles-st/) | 660 ft NW | Fire systems | Design, furnish and install an automatic fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13-R and Authority Having Jurisdiction | $2,500 | [BCCM-26-002186](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002186/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [924 Stubblefield Lane](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/924-stubblefield-lane/) | 720 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace 2 ton heat pump and air handler | $13,841 | [BRCM-26-016785](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-016785/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [12 E Eager St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/12-e-eager-st/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair glass pane on 2 windows and remove graffiti all over back walls in alley and doorway Approved For Work only. Subject to the permitted uses and regulations under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. | $1,100 | [BCCM-26-003033](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003033/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [8 W Mount Vernon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/8-w-mount-vernon-pl/) | 850 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Kitchen Exhaust Hood Suppression System - Third Party Plan Review. | $2,800 | [BCCM-26-003345](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003345/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1005 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1005-n-calvert-st/) | 760 ft NE | Addition | Install interior alterations to include: Re-locate 7 switches and 1 alarm pad. Install 2 exterior lights, 2 exterior receptacles and 2 interior receptacles. Add 1 additional light. | $1,000 | [BRCM-26-016325](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-016325/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [811 Cathedral St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/811-cathedral-st/) | 660 ft W | Other | Install 2 conventional beam smoke detectors in the nave. | $23,731 | [BCCM-25-001246](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-001246/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [26 E Mount Vernon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/26-e-mount-vernon-pl/) | 660 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Plan is to restore porch area exactly as is was before ice damage. No modification of structure is involved. 1. Repair cracks and fill in small missing pieces of ice damaged missing veneer about exterior door with Sakrete "Top and Bond". 2. Paint dried "Top and Bond" with Sherwin-Williams Duration " | $6,000 | [BCCM-26-003102](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003102/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [708 Saint Paul St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/708-saint-paul-st/) | 570 ft S | Other | As-Built Plans to BCCM-25-003900. 2 Heads removed. 43 Heads relocated New head count total = 100 | Not listed | [BCCM-26-003054](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003054/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [718 Washington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/718-washington-pl/) | 690 ft SW | Other | replace destroyed chimney cap stone due to lightening strike | $65,000 | [BCCM-26-003207](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003207/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [124 W Read St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/124-w-read-st/) | 990 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | scope of work consists of remove and replace existing coatings, shallow topside and underside concrete repairs, full depth concrete repairs, removing and replacing sealants, CMU and masonry tuckpointing repairs, and line striping. as per code as per plans | $147,251 | [BCCM-26-001981](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001981/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [715 Washington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/715-washington-pl/) | 560 ft S | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations for rear yard to include remove and replace rear wood doors, new rear privacy fence and garden gate, installation of residential scale rolling shutter system, rear paving and walkways parking pad with concrete slab and trash and recycling enclosure. As per plans and as per code. | $65,000 | [BCCM-26-002541](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002541/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [8 W Mount Vernon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/8-w-mount-vernon-pl/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | Revises the work approved under Permit #BCCM-26-000064. Project is a renovation and replacement of the kitchen equipment for Mount Vernon Club, including the associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work needed. These documents represent minor changes to the existing permit. The cost of the p | Not listed | [BCCM-26-002617](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002617/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [805 Saint Paul St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/805-saint-paul-st/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 9 windows non-compliant and deteriorated windows at 805 St. Paul Street with historically appropriate clad wood windows. | $60,000 | [BCCM-26-001708](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001708/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [822 Guilford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/822-guilford-ave/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | 200 Amp Upgrade Electrical Panel | $2,000 | [BRCM-26-013814](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-013814/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [926 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/926-n-calvert-st/) | 430 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Apartment 4- remove and replace in kind 1-45000 Btu gas furnace, 1-2ton air conditioner, and 1-75cfm bathroom exhaust fan (in the same size and location) as per code. | $12,000 | [BCCM-26-002988](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002988/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [926 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/926-n-calvert-st/) | 430 ft NE | Electrical | Remove and replace 16 circuits and 29 devices and fixtures for unit 4 only as per code | $9,800 | [BCCM-26-002987](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002987/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1009 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1009-n-charles-st/) | 660 ft NW | Fire systems | Adding a new fire alarm system for sprinkler monitoring and building notification as per plans as per code. | $24,000 | [BCCM-26-001932](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001932/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [926 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/926-n-calvert-st/) | 430 ft NE | Electrical | Install 400-amp Heavy-up with 7 meters | $12,500 | [BRCM-26-013468](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-013468/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [12 W Mount Vernon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/12-w-mount-vernon-pl/) | 880 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing 3 ton ac and coil | $14,508 | [BRCM-26-012913](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-012913/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [926 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/926-n-calvert-st/) | 430 ft NE | Plumbing | Apartment 4 replace plumbing fixtures and gas water heater | $6,000 | [BRCM-26-013548](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-013548/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [701 Cathedral St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/701-cathedral-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint / repair 5500 sf of existing brick wall on west & south sides of building using manlifts. Power wash and clean. As per chap: south & west elevations-masonry restoration work tuckpoint approximately 5,500 sf of the existing area for the referenced building elevations. Only deteriorated maso | $90,000 | [BCCM-26-001707](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001707/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [16 W Read St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/16-w-read-st/) | 690 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Masonry repointing and localized brick repair at the east, west, and rear elevations of the property. The work is intended to stabilize and preserve the historic masonry envelope through the removal of deteriorated mortar and replacement with historically appropriate lime-based mortar compatible wit | $1,800 | [BRCM-26-011111](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-011111/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1005 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1005-n-calvert-st/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing bank of windows and replace with French doors of same height and width. Removal of (non original) exterior wood door. | $31,000 | [BRCM-26-010255](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010255/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1001 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1001-n-charles-st/) | 590 ft NW | Fire systems | A. Add new notification device(s) as shown on the drawing. B. Add one duct detector & relay as shown on the drawing. C. Existing device(s) are remain to existing as shown on drawing. D. Add new wirings and correct the fire alarm devices as shown on drawing. E. Pretest and final test with ahj for acc | $5,500 | [BCCM-26-001382](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001382/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [715 Washington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/715-washington-pl/) | 560 ft S | Electrical | Reissuance: com2024-00796:renovating 3 of 5 dwelling units. Level 2 interior alteration of two (2) one bedroom basement apartments and one (owner-occupied) bi-level apartment on floors 2 & 3 (rear). Owner areas to be connected by newly framed stair. Work includes upgrades to mechanical, electrical a | $426,000 | [BCCM-26-002620](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002620/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [906 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/906-n-calvert-st/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | install a 600 amp service | $8,500 | [BCCM-26-002170](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002170/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [8 W Mount Vernon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/8-w-mount-vernon-pl/) | 850 ft SW | Electrical | SCOPE OF WORK: ------ LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT) ------ - The project is a renovation and replacement of the kitchen equipment for the Mount Vernon Club, including the associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work needed to complete the work.. As per plans and as pe | $120,000 | [BCCM-26-000064](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-000064/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1009 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1009-n-charles-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Exterior Work: Restore and paint exterior wood window trim and cornice Interior Work: Remove & haul two (2) non-structural walls. Construct new 2x4 wood walls, 16" on center, in locations as per plans. Install drywall and trims on all new framing. As per plans and as per code | $50,000 | [BCCM-25-002017](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-002017/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5 W Mount Vernon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/5-w-mount-vernon-pl/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Replace handrails at exterior entrance stairs to building. Existing handrails do not comply with current code; they are only 20" above the nosings at some stairs. New railings will be 36" above all nosings. New railings have already been approved by CHAP. | $8,000 | [BCCM-26-003961](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003961/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [828 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/828-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: ----- exterior alterations --------- 1. Paint Fire escape black 2. Remove cementitious siding - on western and southern elevation - replacement proposed under separate permit and ATP 3. Replace 4 windows on western elevation - refer to photos attached 4. Remove 1 window on southern el | $2,400 | [BCCM-26-001095](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001095/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1101 Saint Paul St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1101-saint-paul-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace 2 1/2-ton heat pump, air handler, heater package and evaporator coil with same | $16,309 | [BRCM-26-017633](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-017633/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1 W Mount Vernon Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1-w-mount-vernon-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Reissuance for expired permit COM2024-03464. Level II Interior alteration. New family restroom, new mother's room, and modifications to existing men's room. Mechanical, electrical/lighting and plumbing modifications to existing systems to accommodate the new work. As per plans and as per code | $175,000 | [BCCM-26-003316](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003316/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1111 N Charles St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1111-n-charles-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Demolition | Chase Brexton Health Services/1st, 3rd and 4th Floor/Tenant Improvement/Interior renovations of existing medical office to include minor demolition, interior build out of non-load bearing partitions. As per plans and as per code. | $250,000 | [BCCM-26-002113](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002113/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [649 Saint Paul St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/649-saint-paul-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | The alteration of an existing communication area in the lower parking garage level, into a rated main distribution frame room with a new hollow frame and door within new light gauge metal stud farming, with mechanical cooling and electrical upgrades. Intermediate distribution frame cabinets are loca | $300,000 | [BCCM-26-001939](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001939/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [649 Saint Paul St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/649-saint-paul-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Sign | Scope of work: Exterior alterations to include: Sign installation: Install 6 non-illuminated wall signs: (1) 13'-7 3/8"x6", (2) 2'-9 9/16"x3', (1) 9'-07/8"x4", (1) 1'-11 7/16"x9', (1) 11'-4 1/8"x5", as per code as per plans | $6,000 | [BCCM-26-002480](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002480/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1107 Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1107-maryland-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to include: category 1 demo (1000 sf) of non bearing stud walls, plaster, trim, flooring & debris. As per code, *this permit is for interior demolition only, separate permit will be pulled for any interior renovations/tenant fitout | $5,000 | [BCCM-26-002183](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002183/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [11 1/2 W Chase St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/11-1_2-w-chase-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Chase street -------- level III interior alterations ---------- - for the conversion of existing rowhouse used as a counselling center to a 5 unit flat. - The proposed work is internal to the building. As per plans as per code. Separate permit required for sprinkler | $20,500 | [BCCM-25-001586](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-001586/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1115 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1115-n-calvert-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing | Emergency sewer (municipal clean-out) within same location as per code | Not listed | [BCCM-25-000565](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-000565/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [649 Saint Paul St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/649-saint-paul-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Pool or spa | Scope of work: Exterior Alterations to include Existing Pool Infill and stabilization as well existing deck removal and all related equipment. As per code as per plans. | $150,000 | [BCCM-26-001129](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001129/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [822 Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/822-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace two 24,000 btu heat pump systems (units 2 & 3) and three 18,000 btu heat pump systems (units 1, 4, 5) replacements of existing equipment. | $40,000 | [BCCM-26-001766](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001766/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E Read St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [204 E Read St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/204-e-read-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026

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