# Building permits at 500 E Lexington St, Baltimore, MD The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $10M alteration or repair at 1 South St, permitted Jun 16. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 3: The project entails the installation of a new 150 kW. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 3, 2026 | Addition | The project entails the installation of a new 150 kW, 480/277V, 3-phase Standby Emergency Generator (EG-1) on the roof of the existing building. The proposed installation requires minor structural framing modifications and localized alterations to the existing roof assembly, without any demolition o | $80,000 | [BCCM-25-003959](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-003959/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [601 E Fayette St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/601-e-fayette-st/) | 580 ft SE | Fire systems | Replace fire alarm system. as per plans as per code. | $41,200 | [BCCM-25-002179](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-002179/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [300 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/300-e-lexington-st/) | 620 ft W | Roofing | Waterproofing and concrete repairs to the tunnel under East Lexington Street between City Hall and the Abel Wolman building, including weather-tight, temporary structure above excavation to prevent stormwater from entering the tunnel during construction. Limited removal and replacement of street pav | $677,814 | [BCCM-25-003449](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-003449/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [421 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/421-e-baltimore-st/) | 790 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Main water service replacement | $3,500 | [BCCM-26-003154](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003154/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [210 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/210-e-lexington-st/) | 900 ft W | Fire systems | Design and install a new wet type sprinkler system to protect the newly renovated building. The system is supplied by city water. | $100,000 | [BCCM-26-000159](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-000159/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [23 S Gay St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/23-s-gay-st/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | This property is in a Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/planning-plans/urban-renewalinformation INTERIOR RENOVATION TO INCLUDES NON-STRUCTURAL FRAMEING, PARTITIONS WALLS, SHEETROCK, FLOORING, COUNTERTOPS FOR: CONVEN | $20,000 | [BCCM-25-003526](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-003526/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [421 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/421-e-baltimore-st/) | 790 ft S | Plumbing | water service only This property is in an Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/planning-plans/urban-renewal Approved For Work Only. Subject to the permitted uses and regulations under the provisions of the Zoning Ordin | Not listed | [BCCM-26-001823](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001823/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [100 Holliday St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/100-holliday-st/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: ------- exterior alterations -------- - project consists of proposed replacement of existing structural steel beams supporting the existing portico roof, and repair of cracked existing marble roof slabs by crack-injection of repair materials. The sole purpose of the work is to maintai | $250,000 | [BCCM-26-000499](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-000499/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [210 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/210-e-lexington-st/) | 900 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of New Fire Alarm System This property is in an Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/planning-plans/urban-renewal | $800,000 | [BCCM-26-001089](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001089/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [27 S Gay St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/27-s-gay-st/) | 990 ft S | Roofing | Trash and debris Clean out, new roof, replace rotted/ water damaged floor joist and sub floor with same size/like kind | $4,000 | [BCCM-26-002277](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002277/) | | May 29, 2026 | [210 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/210-e-lexington-st/) | 900 ft W | Electrical | Installing 200 AMP temp service for construction.... Comments Electrical, even if only temporary, needs to be installed above the Flood Protection Elevation of 21 FT NAVD88. Natural grade is approximately 18 FT NAVD88, so new electrical should be installed about 3 FT above natural grade. This proper | $800,000 | [BCCM-26-001961](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001961/) | | May 14, 2026 | [214 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/214-e-lexington-st/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Demo - Remove existing none bearing walls Construct new walls framing 3 new offices and 1 powder room Install 6 interior doors Same size and location. As per plans and as per code. This property is in a Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://plann | $80,000 | [BCCM-25-003745](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-003745/) | | May 5, 2026 | [401 E Fayette St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/401-e-fayette-st/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Electrical hook up of natural gas booster pump per code in Penthouse. This property is in an Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/planning-plans/urban-renewal | Not listed | [BCCM-26-001358](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001358/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [35 Market Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/35-market-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Sign | Scope of work: Exterior alterations to include: Installation of one new double-faced, internally illuminated blade sign for Port Discovery Children s Museum at 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Sign is approximately 15'-0" high and 2'-11" wide, with face-lit LED channel letters/logo, mounted per | $40,000 | [BCCM-26-003721](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003721/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [803 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/803-e-baltimore-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 1st floor as a Retail, Convenience Store, with Cigarette & Tobacco Sales. Scope or work, replacement of damage LVP flooring, shelving, countertops, ceiling tiles as needed. Including interior minor painting in all applicable areas. As per code. | $5,000 | [BCCM-26-004196](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-004196/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [201 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/201-e-baltimore-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Scope of work to include replacing the sprinkler system (mains, branchlines, armovers, and sprinklers) replacing the fire pump, replacing the zone control assemblies and the hose valves on all floors, adding pressure reducing valves in the basement level. This is an existing multi-use building that | $352,000 | [BCCM-26-002606](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002606/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [201 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/201-e-baltimore-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Installation of 735 Fire Alarm Devices in a 16 store high rise as per plans as per code. | $360,000 | [BCCM-26-002469](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002469/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [201 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/201-e-baltimore-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Electrical work only. Replace fire pump controller on basement level. Sprinkler system work filed under BCCM-26-002606 | Not listed | [BCCM-26-003072](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003072/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [201 E Baltimore St Baltimore Maryland 21202-1535](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/201-e-baltimore-st-baltimore-maryland-21202--1535/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to include installation of public safety das / erces equipment, and testing services for calvert plaza apartments - as per plans as per code. | Not listed | [COM2024-00480](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2024-00480/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [309 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/309-n-calvert-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Replace customer's 1000 ampere breaker with outage | $1,000 | [BCCM-26-002451](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002451/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [227 Saint Paul Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/227-saint-paul-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Disconnect existing fire pump controller and 50 hp fire pump. Once new is installed we will reconnect. Disconnect exisiting jockey pump and reconnect once new is installed. This property is in an Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.bal | $15,000 | [BCCM-26-001949](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001949/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [201 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/201-e-baltimore-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Floors 3 through 16, basement and 1st floor we are adding 650 devices - Low Voltage Devices | $350,000 | [BCCM-26-002681](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002681/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1-south-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | NEW WORK TO INCLUDE INTERIOR DRYWALL PARTITIONS, INTERIOR DORR AND INTERIOR FINISHES This property is in a Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/planning-plans/urban-renewalinformation | $10,000,000 | [BCCM-25-004579](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-004579/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [201 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/201-e-baltimore-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | 99 low voltage devices | $25,000 | [BCCM-26-002486](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002486/) | | May 29, 2026 | [301 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/301-n-calvert-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Scope of Work: Exterior alterations to include: Sign installation: Install (1) 5.9' x 12.75' non-illuminated aluminum sign on side elevation as per code as per plans This property is in an Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.baltimorec | $4,000 | [BCCM-26-001787](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001787/) | | May 21, 2026 | [8 South St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/8-south-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | 6- 3.5 ton heat pumps Ductwork modifications | $75,000 | [BCCM-26-001729](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001729/) | | May 18, 2026 | [201 E Baltimore St Baltimore Maryland 21202-1535](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/201-e-baltimore-st-baltimore-maryland-21202--1535/) | 0.24 mi SW | Elevator | Scope of work: ------ level i interior alterations ------- install protective smoke curtain at each elevator opening on all floors as per plans. 81 Total smoke curtains basement: 1 floors 1-16: 5 per floor as per plans as per code. | Not listed | [COM2023-03625](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2023-03625/) | | May 14, 2026 | [301 N Calvert St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/301-n-calvert-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Install 1 aluminum non-illuminated building mounted sign on side elevation | $6,700 | [BCCM-26-001786](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001786/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Baltimore yet. Look them up on the city's Baltimore Municipal Zoning and Appeals Board page: https://www.baltimorecity.gov/mayor/our-work/boards-commissions/boards/baltimore-municipal-zoning-and-appeals-board-bmza ## More on this street Other addresses on E Lexington St with permits, nearest house number first: - [410 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/410-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 - [300 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/300-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [218 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/218-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 - [214 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/214-e-lexington-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026 - [210 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/210-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [11 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/11-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 - [9 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/9-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026 - [7 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/7-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025 - [1500 E Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1500-e-lexington-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025 --- Source: Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development permit data (https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=189e6d1c65df4e13b38c0027cee574f6), City of Baltimore, CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). 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