The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments
Opportunity to Acquire 135 Units Adjacent to the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Prime Investment Opportunity Adjacent to University of Maryland Medical Center and Graduate School Campus
- Features a total of 134 apartments with a unit mix of (3) Studios, (85) 1 Bedrooms, (40) 2 Bedrooms, and (6) 3 Bedrooms, as well as (1) commercial space
- Property amenities include a fitness center, garage parking, rooftop deck and lounge, dog park, business center, bike storage, package locker system, storage lockers, and valet parking
- Commercial space has been leased since 2019 to a beauty salon whose lease extends through February 2027
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Many Recent Capital Improvements by Ownership
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Current ownership renovated 108 units between 2018 and 2024.
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Typical unit updates consist of stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, granite/formica countertops, bathroom refresh, mixed flooring, and in-unit washer/dryers.
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Other capital improvements completed include 84 HVAC replacements, creation of the business center, roof top deck, and dog park, updated the lobby and elevator interiors, roof replacements of two buildings, and electric car charger installation.
Multiple Value Add Drivers
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Opportunity exists for a new owner to partially renovate 101 units at Sail Cloth with LVT flooring and updated finishes and fully renovate 6 units at Sail Cloth and 20 units at Ridgely with a suggested scope of LVT flooring and a kitchen and bath refresh.
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Ability to increase rents at least $200 on average via the upgrades listed above.
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Other value add opportunities include incorporating furnished units at higher rents, updating the fitness center, refreshing common hallways, new furniture for rooftop deck, and converting one of the storage areas to a pet spa.
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Creation of a property website to achieve additional exposure.
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Significant savings could be unlocked by bringing the valet parking employees in house, lowering the valet hours, or switching to a self park model.
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Evaluate option to rent units by the bed.
Prime Baltimore Location
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Minutes away from Downtown Baltimore staples such as Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, and the Inner Harbor.
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Easily walkable to dining, retail, and nightlife, ranked a Walker’s Paradise by Walk Score.
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Abundant transportation options nearby as well as easy access to I-95.
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Major area employers nearby: University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), University of Maryland, Baltimore, Horseshoe Casino.
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