PROJECTS

Below are some of our many successful development projects JBL Real Estate has completed in recent years.

1741 Light Street

What was once Bills Lighthouse, a rough around the edges local bar in Federal Hill, is now a vibrant location for Home Slyce Pizza Bar in Federal Hill (their second location being in Mount Vernon). AS JBL saw Federal Hill retail growth expanding Sou... [more]

1028 S Conkling Street

After being foreclosed by the bank and sitting vacant for two years, JBL found this corner location in Brewers Hill, once known as the "Natty Boh Lounge at Canton Station", to be a great investment to breathe new life into. "Of Love & Regret", an awa... [more]

1017 W 36th Street

This storefront on "The Avenue", previously the "Hampden Food Market", was one of Hampden's original grocery stores, dating all the way back to the early 1900s. JBL saw the market in later years to be operating not as a successful grocery store but a... [more]

407 E Saratoga Street / 235 Holliday Street

JBL purchased a non-performing note from the bank to acquire this assemblage of property, visible off of I-83 just before it becomes President Street. The package included a parking garage, surface lots, two billboards, and the historic Brinks Buildi... [more]

819 W 36th Street

Since opening its doors in 1996, Common Ground Cafe has been a landmark coffee shop on "The Avenue" for Hampden. When JBL had the opportunity to buy the building in 2010 (due to the down economy), it was quickly seen as an easy decision. The space co... [more]

4000 North Point Boulevard

This 2,500 square foot building sits on a 1+ acre parcel of land in Dundalk with heavy auto traffic from North Point Blvd. When Wendy’s, the previous tenant, did not want to extend their lease, JBL successfully terminated their lease and leased the b... [more]

1500 Massachusetts Avenue

This corner building, located seven blocks from Capitol Hill and two blocks from Lincoln Park in Washington, DC, was acquired in late 2011. The first floor currently consist of a liquor store and drycleaner, though a national tenant has effectively s... [more]

2106-08 Eastern Ave

Previously known as Kelly's Bar, 2108 Eastern Ave in Fells Point, JBL purchased the property at auction and has transformed what was once a smoky and dark bar into a vibrant mixed use project. Recently deemed "Baltimore's Best New Bar" as voted by th... [more]

803 W 36th Street

"The Avenue" in Hampden is one the most popular shopping and retail destinations in Baltimore City. 803 W 36th Street sat vacant for many years amongst otherwise thriving and prosperous local businesses. JBL saw this unloved property as an opportuni... [more]

McCabes Row

"McCabes Row" is a block of commercial and residential buildings that sit along the 3800 blk of Falls Road in Hampden. JBL has given this block special attention since 2003. McCabes Row consists of 3845 Falls Road, which houses the famous McCabe’s Re... [more]

Lakeview Shopping Center

Lakeview Shopping Center, located at 3500-3510 Harford Road is a neighborhood shopping center located in front of Lake Montebello in the Lauraville/Mayfield neighborhood of Baltimore. The center was purchased by JBL in 2008 only17% occupied at the ti... [more]

Esther Place Garages

3305 Esther Place consists of 151 Garage/Storage units that were purchased by JBL in major disrepair in 2008. The units were originally built in the 1920’s as carriage houses and storage lockers. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s, the project suffered fro... [more]

LaTerra Building

4001 Falls Road in Hampden, also known as the LaTerra Building, was purchased vacant by JBL in early 2009. The building consisted of 2 levels of empty retail and 26 garage units in the rear courtyard. JBL was able to secure two wonderful retail tenan... [more]

Portugal Street

Portugal Street was JBL's first multi-unit deal and taught the team the importance of internal controls and processes in achieving a successful outcome. The street was arguably the worst street in Fells Point. All of the homes were subpar rental prop... [more]

Pinkney Manor

Pinkney Manor was JBL's first "unloved" multi-family project. It was purchased from a slumlord that had allowed the building to deteriorate and had developed adversarial relationships with most of the tenants. JBL paid $530,000 for the building. Over... [more]

The Bell Foundry

The Bell Foundry is located on Calvert Street in the Station North Arts and Entertainment district, the epicenter of Baltimore. Strategically located near I-83, Pennsylvania Station, and all major bus routes, this transit-oriented site's immediate pa... [more]

College Crossing

College Crossing is an 11,000 Square foot mixed use development located at 5305 East Drive in Arbutus, Baltimore County. Located only minutes from UMBC and BCC and less than 1 mile from the Beltway, I95 and Route 1, College Crossing offers a true ret... [more]