# Building permits at 520 Forrest St, Baltimore, MD

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M project at 523 E Monument St, permitted Aug 7.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 19, 2025: Permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits (13 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | Other |  | $4,500 | [BCCM-25-002047](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-25-002047/) |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Other |  | $252 | [BRCM-25-009545](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-25-009545/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1100 Hillen St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1100-hillen-st/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Install (1) ChargePoint DCFC EVCS and all necessary electrical associated with it including (1) breaker in an existing electrical panelboard, (1) Disconnect, Conduit, Wire, (1) Pad, Bollards as per code. | $57,425 | [BCCM-26-003692](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003692/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1100 Hillen St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1100-hillen-st/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | 1. Complete Directional Boring from Secondary of Existing Transformer to H-frame with (4) 4 PVC pipes concrete encased. 2. Frame and pour Concrete Pad for H-frame. 3. Build H-frame for CT Cabinet, Meter and (2) Disconnects with Trough below. 4. Utility to Provide and Install (2) Sets of parallel (4) | $111,661 | [BCCM-26-003541](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003541/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [523 E Monument St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/523-e-monument-st/) | 590 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Fire alarm and low voltage for fire alarm for interior alteration. | $9,500 | [BCCM-26-002121](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002121/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [523 E Monument St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/523-e-monument-st/) | 590 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Fire alarm and low voltage for fire alarm for interior alteration. | $56,300 | [BCCM-26-002120](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002120/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [533 Oldtown Mall](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/533-oldtown-mall/) | 630 ft E | Other | Install 50 fixtures and devices per code | $10,000 | [BCCM-26-003756](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003756/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1119 E Monument St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1119-e-monument-st/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Demolishing existing non-load bearing walls, removing flooring, removing doors, removing drywall, removing metal and wood 2 x 4 studds, and existing baseboards. | $3,000 | [BCCM-26-003313](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-003313/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [533 Oldtown Mall](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/533-oldtown-mall/) | 630 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: Interior Alterations to include: Demo stud wall, drywall, trims. Install new framing, drywall, trims, wall insulation R-21, ceiling insulation R-49, 2 interior doors.. Replace portion of existing floor joists. Replace 1 exterior door same size & location. as per code as per sketch Thi | $7,000 | [BCCM-26-001363](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001363/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [523 E Monument St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/523-e-monument-st/) | 590 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | The scope includes installation of a new 1,500 gpm fire pump to supply 13 new dry sprinkler zones to protect approximately 160,811 square feet across the 7 garage levels. | $1,557,307 | [BCCM-26-002814](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002814/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [641 Stirling St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/641-stirling-st/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | Interior renovation of an existing single-family residence. Scope of work includes removal and replacement of drywall, replacement of insulation, renovation of the existing kitchen and two bathrooms, and replacement of interior finishes. No changes to the floor plan, structural elements, building fo | $30,000 | [BRCM-26-014466](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BRCM-26-014466/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1015 Hillen St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1015-hillen-st/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Add additional 200amp 3phase - (Original Permit #BCCM-26-001776) | $100 | [BCCM-26-002593](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002593/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1100 Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1100-orleans-st/) | 840 ft E | Plumbing | change out bathtub, vanitytoilet,water heater and some pipes due to fire damage, | $6,000 | [BCCM-26-002087](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-002087/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1015 Hillen St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1015-hillen-st/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Install 200amp service and 6 circuits Approved For Work Only. Subject to the permitted uses and regulations under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. This property is in an Urban Renewal Plan Area and must follow URP guidelines. For more information visit, https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/plan | $1,000 | [BCCM-26-000267](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-000267/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [532 Oldtown Mall Baltimore Maryland 21202-4190](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/532-oldtown-mall-baltimore-maryland-21202--4190/) | 560 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Construct 576 sf at street level floor using metal joists and concrete overlay.b> construct 2 pairs of stairway from the oldtown mall and from the flatiron side. Construct two baths on1st and second floor. Reframe 2nd floor and leave open for future development. Install new roof using steel joists a | Not listed | [COM2024-03629](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/COM2024-03629/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1015 Hillen St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/1015-hillen-st/) | 520 ft SW | Electrical | Upgrade 200amp service 6 circuits | $100 | [BCCM-26-001776](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/permit/BCCM-26-001776/) |

## More on this street

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

- [736 Forrest St](https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/736-forrest-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 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 2026-10-08 03:01 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/baltimore/address/520-forrest-st/
