Was the original garage space transformed into additional livable sqft? 

Hello everyone,I have a rather specific question that I can only assume many do not have too much experience with!I am looking for some general information about purchasing multi families and converting them Into assi...

Why not pioneer the transformation of the particluar area?

I'd recommend verifying the zoning before purchase though.Here's a reference guide for the zoning types: https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/transform%20legend_red_0.pdf

Similar treatment on the right.All the above is extremely simple to do, will be far less expensive than removing the stone, and will completely transform the front of the house to give you that oh-so-important curb appeal.

Hi Kim,The house is screaming for a proper proper porch/entry with a portico... it would completely transform the front facade and give the house some much-needed curb appeal.That said, with your extremely limited budget, the next best solution would be build a MUCH bigger wood porch over the existing one (no demo cost, and it's below the entry treshold) that extends a few feet farther into the yard from the house, and if you can afford it, to the far right small window.Either way, build two simple fat columns at the corners of the porch that would be about a foot higher than the railing, and positioned just outside the two smaller windows flanking the entry door.Then, paint the entry door a deep, very rich burgundy.It probably would exceed your super-tight budget, but would absolutely be worth the investment.

Franklinton is transforming before our eyes.

The architectural transformation would be mind-blowing, give you off-the-charts curb appeal, and raise the value of the property considerably.

I feel like gentrification is like wildfire right now and the other previously drug ridden neighborhoods will be transformed as a function of time.

The University started this program around 25 years ago and it helped to transform University City.