# Building permits at 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD

19 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 7, 2025: Permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Other |  | $2,000,000 | [BCCM-25-001277](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-001277/) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Other |  | $9,166 | [BCCM-25-000283](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-000283/) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Other |  | Not listed | [BCCM-25-000152](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-000152/) |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Other | use portion for/as a carry-out (dippin dots stand inside the national aquarium) | Not listed | [USE2024-54277](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/USE2024-54277/) |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Fire systems | the national aquarium fire alarm as per plans as per code. | $5,000 | [COM2024-00715](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2024-00715/) |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Sign | install (2) new free-standing, illuminated, identity and educational pylon signs as per the submitted plans to be incorporated into the new harbor wetlands campus that is currently approved under permit number: com2023-000538 / plan number: 2023-439 | $15,000 | [COM2024-00563](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2024-00563/) |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Fire systems | modify the existing wet fire sprinkler system by adding 2 and relocating 2 sprinklers in order to accomodate the new blower room being constructed within an existing mechanical room. the design and installation shall be in accordance with nfpa 13-2016 and baltimore city fire code. match existing ord | $7,500 | [COM2024-00312](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2024-00312/) |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Other | install (6) # annual testing inspection as per code. | $5,000 | [COM2024-60293](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2024-60293/) |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Sign | install two non-illuminated educational signs on the exterior of the pedestrian bridge spanning piers 4 to pier 5 near national aquarium. signs will be installed on the south side, closer to the pier 4. national aquarium will build, install, and maintain the signs. the signs will not be taller than  | $9,000 | [COM2023-01604](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2023-01604/) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Other | use portion as a snack stand space within the national aquarium. [new company in process of reopening stands]. | Not listed | [USE2021-55973](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/USE2021-55973/) |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Other | restaurant in the national aquarium (ssa group, llc is the exclusive food and beverage provider) | Not listed | [USE2022-53655](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/USE2022-53655/) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Fire systems | adding 12 sprinklers, relocating 6 sprinklers and changing 9 sprinklers to standard spray as per plans as per code. (to accommodate new interior alterations. the design shall be per ordinary hazard occupancy and follow the guidlines of nfpa 13, 2016). | $14,000 | [COM2022-02408](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2022-02408/) |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Alteration or repair | interior renovations to pier 3 cafe at the national aquarium in baltimore as per plans as per code. | $840,000 | [COM2022-01958](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2022-01958/) |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Sign | scope of work: exterior alterations to include: sign reface: refacing and touching up current signs around the aquarium 3 in total, *sign 1: 48"x96", sign 2: 74"x48", sign 3: 9'-7 7/8"x9', all work will be done according to baltimore city code and per submitted plans | $1,500 | [COM2022-74103](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2022-74103/) |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Other | use and occupancy for snack cart at the national aquarium. new company in process of reopening stands. | Not listed | [USE2021-55974](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/USE2021-55974/) |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Fire systems | amend permit: add electrical contractor. (original permit:com2021-03946:replacement of glazing and lighting at rainforest pyramid as per plans as per code. seperate permits are required for sprinklers and fire alarm systems. ) original permit description:(com2021-03946) replacement of glazing and li | Not listed | [COM2022-61532](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2022-61532/) |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Fire systems | replacement of glazing and lighting at rainforest pyramid as per plans as per code. seperate permits are required for sprinklers and fire alarm systems. | $5,000,000 | [COM2021-03946](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2021-03946/) |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Other | use portion as a restaurant. | Not listed | [USE2021-52162](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/USE2021-52162/) |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Other | retail gift shop inside the national aquarium | Not listed | [USE2020-52031](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/USE2020-52031/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [400 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/400-e-pratt-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of door access system on 2 doors. Main suite entry door has system from previous tenant | $4,700 | [BCCM-26-003728](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003728/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [400 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/400-e-pratt-st/) | 630 ft NW | Demolition | Suite 605 demolition of drywall and interior finishes new work to include new drywall partitions and interior finishes 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.baltimorecity.gov/planning-plans | $150,000 | [BCCM-26-002707](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002707/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [400 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/400-e-pratt-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: ---- level II interior altertions ----- - minor demoltion and interior alteration 2nd and 3rd floor to non-load-bearing partitions in exisitng unoccupied space. NO STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED AS PER PLANS, AS PER CODE This property is in an Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follo | $50,000 | [BCCM-26-002515](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002515/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [400 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/400-e-pratt-st/) | 630 ft NW | Fire systems | Suite 605 / Modify sprinkler system on 6th floor of existing building to provide NFPA 13 automatic sprinkler protection for interior modifications. (13 Sprinklers) | $975 | [BCCM-26-002998](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002998/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [701 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/701-e-pratt-st/) | 820 ft E | Other | Annual Test and Certification | Not listed | [BCCM-25-003927](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-003927/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [621 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/621-e-pratt-st/) | 360 ft E | Electrical | Low Voltage Security Access Control | $30,269 | [BCCM-26-001549](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001549/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [621 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/621-e-pratt-st/) | 360 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm work for BCCM-26-000340. Commercial tenant fit out. | $17,000 | [BCCM-26-001712](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001712/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [600 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/600-e-pratt-st/) | 660 ft NE | Other | CCTV installation with 24 Hardwired Cameras. Access Control System with 2card readers. as per code 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 | $8,981 | [BCCM-26-001807](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001807/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [621 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/621-e-pratt-st/) | 360 ft E | Fire systems | Add (5) and Relocate (88) sprinkler heads in fifth floor on existing building to provide NFPA 13 sprinkler protection for new layout. | $6,975 | [BCCM-26-001330](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001330/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [301 Light St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/301-light-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Other |  | $2,000 | [BTEMP-26-00140](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BTEMP-26-00140/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [250 President St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/250-president-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | replacing stationary bedroom window with 36 x38 awning window | $5,900 | [BRCM-26-012712](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-012712/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [250 President St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/250-president-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Replace 50 gallon elecric water heater | $2,600 | [BRCM-26-012879](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-012879/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [250 President St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/250-president-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Furnish labor and material to install new devices for new layout. Remove and relocate the wiring for lighting and outlets. We are also adding lighting in the kitchen. We are replacing older recess for newer recess in foyer. Living room and finning room is just having track lights replaced. Master ba | $2,500 | [BRCM-26-010911](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010911/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [250 President St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/250-president-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Plumbing | Plumbing reno to condo unit 802 to include two bathrooms and one kitchen | $6,450 | [BRCM-26-010423](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-010423/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [27 S Gay St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/27-s-gay-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 14, 2026 | [400 Key Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/400-key-hwy/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Installation of a modular, pre-fabricated floating dock to be used for the sole purpose of publicly accessible recreational kayak launch. The floating dock will contain four kayak storage racks, capable of holding a total of 16 kayaks. The dock will have no electricity, water or sewer and no docking | $191,000 | [BCCM-26-000239](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-000239/) |

## More on this street

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

- [600 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/600-e-pratt-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [401 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/401-e-pratt-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [601 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/601-e-pratt-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [400 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/400-e-pratt-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [399 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/399-e-pratt-st/): newest permit May 24, 2026
- [621 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/621-e-pratt-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [700 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/700-e-pratt-st/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025
- [701 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/701-e-pratt-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [729 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/729-e-pratt-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [750 E Pratt St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/750-e-pratt-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025

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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/). Checked 2026-10-07 02:03 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 19 permits at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/501-e-pratt-st/
