MUNI-BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationIn Committee

Proposed Sale of City-Owned Properties at 2840 and 2842 Sisson Street

Original title: Sale of Properties – 2840 and 2842 Sisson Street FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain properties that are located at 2840 Sisson Street (Block 3642D, Lot 006B) and 2842 Sisson Street (Block 3642D, Lot 006) and are no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date.

August 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The city is seeking legal permission to divest itself of two specific parcels of land, which will allow them to be sold via and potentially returned to private ownership or development.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City of Baltimore

The city is the current owner of the properties and will be responsible for executing the sale.

Nearby property owners

The sale and potential future development of these lots may change the usage or character of the immediate area.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 18, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance authorizes the City of Baltimore to sell two city-owned properties located at 2840 and 2842 Sisson Street. The city has determined these properties are no longer required for public use.

Key Facts

The ordinance authorizes the sale of city-owned property at 2840 Sisson Street (Block 3642D, Lot 006B).
The ordinance authorizes the sale of city-owned property at 2842 Sisson Street (Block 3642D, Lot 006).
The city has officially declared these properties as no longer needed for public use.
The city is authorized to sell these properties through either a public or private sale process.
The ordinance includes a provision for a special effective date.
The ordinance is currently under review by the Land Use & Transportation Committee.
The ordinance was introduced on August 18, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this ordinance mean the properties have already been sold?

No, this ordinance only provides the legal authorization for the city to sell the properties.

How will the properties be sold?

The ordinance allows for the properties to be sold via either a .

Why is the city selling these properties?

The city has determined that these specific locations are .

Why It Matters

The city is seeking legal permission to divest itself of two specific parcels of land, which will allow them to be sold via and potentially returned to private ownership or development.

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Connected Entities

organizationLand Use & Transportation Committee“The committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →

location2842 Sisson Street“Property identified as Block 3642D, Lot 006.”Map →

organizationMayor and City Council of Baltimore“The governing body authorized to sell the properties.”Map →

location2840 Sisson Street“Property identified as Block 3642D, Lot 006B.”Map →

Sources

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