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Owner proposes historic facade restoration for former Harry’s Market at 4221 31st Street
Summary
An applicant presented plans to restore the façade and convert the property at 4221 31st Street (formerly Harry’s Market) to mixed use with two two‑bedroom units, one one‑bedroom unit and a small commercial tenant. The project will pursue state and federal historic tax credits; councilmembers raised parking and neighborhood concerns.
Kaylee Culp presented a design and preservation plan for 4221 31st Street, a mixed residential‑commercial property formerly known as Harry’s Market.
Culp said the property will undergo exterior restoration and limited interior reconfiguration—"no structural modifications"—and the team intends to apply for Maryland Historical Trust and National Park Service historic preservation tax credits. She noted an original interior walk‑in cooler that will be retained as part of preserving the building’s character and described plans to create two two‑bedroom units and one one‑bedroom unit while seeking a quiet commercial tenant for the storefront.
Director Alma Ferrofino confirmed county permits were in place for the work. Councilmembers asked about parking and neighborhood impacts; Jenny said she lives next door and noted limited nearby parking. Joseph reminded the applicant of local rules and code provisions: limit construction hours to 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and consult code enforcement on tree protections and soil‑disturbance rules. The mayor and council encouraged outreach to neighbors and emphasized that complaints during construction would be handled through code enforcement.
Culp asked anyone who knows potential small business tenants to contact her to help activate the storefront. The council did not vote tonight; the presentation concluded with staff saying they would monitor construction and follow permit processes.
