Renovated Park Heights Place opens in Northwest Baltimore

Baltimore and state officials, developers, community partners and local residents gathered April 29 for the grand opening of the newly renovated Park Heights Place after the establishment got a near-$16 million facelift. 

Located at 5430 Park Heights Avenue in Northwest Baltimore, the 84-unit senior community remains a critical source of affordable housing in the Park Heights neighborhood, according to Enterprise Community Development, a mid-Atlantic affordable housing provider specializing in residential development, preservation, property management and resident services.

Originally built in 1998, Park Heights Place serves older adults with limited incomes, most of whom earning 50% or less of the area median income, according to a news release.

“Baltimore’s older adults built this city, and they deserve to age in place with dignity and stability,” Calvin Young, Baltimore’s deputy mayor for community and economic development, said in the release. 

“The renovation of Park Heights Place reflects Mayor Scott’s commitment to quality, affordable, accessible housing for every Baltimorean, especially our legacy residents. It’s a prime example of our partnerships in action, bringing together the City, private developers, and the community to deliver a project that meets the needs of the Park Heights neighborhood.”

The redevelopment addressed deferred maintenance and introduced upgrades to support elderly residents aging in place. Renovation efforts included upgraded kitchens and bathrooms; modern appliances; design modifications for residents with mobility, hearing and vision impairments; modernization of common areas; installation of energy-efficient windows and LED lighting; and more.

Marking the completion of a $15.8 million renovation, the event drew officials from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Maryland Community Development Administration.

To ensure the residential community stays affordable for low-income seniors, most apartments receive project-based subsidies, the release says.