Henneman Historic Homes Project
Our Project
Housing Development and Neighborhood Preservation Corporation proposes to develop seventeen (17) row houses and one (1) vacant lot on the streets of Prentiss and Henneman, located in the Middle East Neighborhood of Baltimore City.
Nine homes are set in the Henneman Historic Home Project. The goal is to bring revitalization to this neighborhood that is “north” of the tracks, and to accomplish home-ownership.
A Neighborhood Reborn
The Baltimore City Project has transformed more than just buildings — it has revitalized an entire community.
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Through a dedicated effort to restore and reinvest in one of Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods, this project has brought new life to long-neglected blocks.
Built by Baltimore, for Baltimore
The project relied on local labor, ensuring that residents played an active role in the transformation of their own neighborhood.
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As a result, residents have not only seen physical improvements — they’ve experienced economic empowerment. Job creation, workforce training, and the pride of home ownership have all become lasting benefits of this initiative.
A Pathway to Homeownership
We were able to achieve one of HDNPC's core goals through the Baltimore City Project, which was to expand access to homeownership.
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In response to Baltimore City’s Vacants to Value program, 20% of the homes were specifically reserved for middle-income buyers (80–120% of Area Median Income, as defined by HUD). This ensured that working families and first-time buyers weren’t priced out, giving more Baltimoreans a fair opportunity to plant roots and build wealth.
Preserving History, Restoring Pride
Rather than demolish, we chose to preserve. Each historic rowhouse was carefully restored to meet CHAP (Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation) standards.
These tax-credit-supported renovations respected the original architectural details while modernizing the homes for today’s needs.
A Model for Sustainable Revitalization
This project aligns with the goals of the Community Legacy Program, and other City-led programs such as the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI), proving that when public support meets local leadership, lasting change is possible.
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Facts & Logistics
LOCATION
Baltimore City, Maryland
Founded in 1729, the city of Baltimore is known for its innovation and work in manufacturing, exporting and importing. Originating the 18th century as immigrant housing, the Rowhouses were an architectural style build to accommodate the working class during the industrial revolution. Key characteristics include shared walls, uniform facade and roofline, and typically 2-5 stories high.
BUILT / RESTORED
1915 / 2025
We began work on restoring these historical homes in 2018. The purpose was to revitalize Baltimore City, improving blighted areas and thus providing opportunities economically and communally.
CATEGORY
HISTORIC
The seventeen rowhouses that HDNPC purchased were blighted, abandoned sites and needed complete remodeling. We chose to restore these rowhouses according to The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) guidelines. Ensuring the special preservation of historical elements.
Our Homes
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268 Bush Street P.O. Box 3966
San Francisco CA 94104
(925) 438-0016
