121 S Fremont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201

The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments

Opportunity to Acquire 135 Units Adjacent to the University of Maryland, Baltimore 

Harbor Stone Advisors is pleased to present The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments, a landmark offering located steps away from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Approximately 40% of residents at The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments are employed by or attend graduate school at this location, and 10% are employed by other city universities, primarily Johns Hopkins University. The sale consists of two adjacent communities, The Sail Cloth Factory and Ridgely's Apartments, which can be purchased together or The Sail Cloth Factory separately. 

 

The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments, a historic 1986 conversion, features 107 apartments with a mix of (3) Studios, (83) 1 Bedrooms, and (21) 2 Bedrooms. Property amenities include a fitness center, valet parking, rooftop deck and lounge, dog park, business center, bike storage, package locker system, and storage lockers. One of the most unique and highly utilized amenities is the 24-hour on-site valet parking which utilizes the on-site garage. Current ownership renovated 101 units between 2018 and 2020. Typical renovated unit features include stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, carpet/plank flooring, and in-unit washer/dryers. The opportunity exists for a new owner to further upgrade these units at Sail Cloth with LVT flooring throughout and upgraded finishes as well as fully renovate 6 unrenovated units at The Sail Cloth Factory. Comparable properties nearby are achieving rents at least $200 higher on average than the Subject property. Other value add opportunities include incorporating furnished units at higher rents, updating the fitness center, refreshing common hallways, new furniture for the rooftop deck, converting one of the storage areas to a pet spa, and significantly reducing parking expenses by bringing the service in house, decreasing valet hours or switching to a self-park model.

 

Ridgely’s Apartments features 28 units with a mix of (2) 1 Bedrooms, (19) 2 Bedrooms, and (6) 3 Bedrooms, as well as (1) commercial space. The commercial space is leased to a beauty salon through February 2027. Typical residential unit features include stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, formica countertops, carpet/hardwood/plank/tile flooring, and in-unit washer/dryers. Current ownership renovated 7 units in 2024 at Ridgely’s Apartments with a scope of new white cabinets, granite countertops, updated bathrooms, and LVT flooring. The opportunity exists for a new owner to continue this renovation scope on the remaining 20 residential units. Comparable properties nearby are achieving rents at least $200 higher on average than the Subject property.

Harbor Stone Advisors is pleased to present The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments, a landmark offering located steps away from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Approximately 40% of residents at The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments are employed by or attend graduate school at this location, and 10% are employed by other city universities, primarily Johns Hopkins University. The sale consists of two adjacent communities, The Sail Cloth Factory and Ridgely's Apartments, which can be purchased together or The Sail Cloth Factory separately. 

 

The Sail Cloth Factory Apartments, a historic 1986 conversion, features 107 apartments with a mix of (3) Studios, (83) 1 Bedrooms, and (21) 2 Bedrooms. Property amenities include a fitness center, valet parking, rooftop deck and lounge, dog park, business center, bike storage, package locker system, and storage lockers. One of the most unique and highly utilized amenities is the 24-hour on-site valet parking which utilizes the on-site garage. Current ownership renovated 101 units between 2018 and 2020. Typical renovated unit features include stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, carpet/plank flooring, and in-unit washer/dryers. The opportunity exists for a new owner to further upgrade these units at Sail Cloth with LVT flooring throughout and upgraded finishes as well as fully renovate 6 unrenovated units at The Sail Cloth Factory. Comparable properties nearby are achieving rents at least $200 higher on average than the Subject property. Other value add opportunities include incorporating furnished units at higher rents, updating the fitness center, refreshing common hallways, new furniture for the rooftop deck, converting one of the storage areas to a pet spa, and significantly reducing parking expenses by bringing the service in house, decreasing valet hours or switching to a self-park model.

 

Ridgely’s Apartments features 28 units with a mix of (2) 1 Bedrooms, (19) 2 Bedrooms, and (6) 3 Bedrooms, as well as (1) commercial space. The commercial space is leased to a beauty salon through February 2027. Typical residential unit features include stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, formica countertops, carpet/hardwood/plank/tile flooring, and in-unit washer/dryers. Current ownership renovated 7 units in 2024 at Ridgely’s Apartments with a scope of new white cabinets, granite countertops, updated bathrooms, and LVT flooring. The opportunity exists for a new owner to continue this renovation scope on the remaining 20 residential units. Comparable properties nearby are achieving rents at least $200 higher on average than the Subject property.

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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Many Recent Capital Improvements by Ownership

  • Current ownership renovated 108 units between 2018 and 2024.

  • Typical unit updates consist of stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, granite/formica countertops, bathroom refresh, mixed flooring, and in-unit washer/dryers.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Ability to increase rents at least $200 on average via the upgrades listed above.

  • 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.

  • Creation of a property website to achieve additional exposure.

  • Significant savings could be unlocked by bringing the valet parking employees in house, lowering the valet hours, or switching to a self park model.

  • Evaluate option to rent units by the bed.

 

Prime Baltimore Location

  • Minutes away from Downtown Baltimore staples such as Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, and the Inner Harbor.

  • Easily walkable to dining, retail, and nightlife, ranked a Walker’s Paradise by Walk Score.

  • Abundant transportation options nearby as well as easy access to I-95.

  • Major area employers nearby: University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), University of Maryland, Baltimore, Horseshoe Casino.

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