12 EAST EAGER STREET

LOCATION: Mount Vernon, Baltimore, Maryland
YEAR: 2021
SIZE: 7,500 SF, 11 studio apartments
CLIENT: Reveal Real Estate Development

Located in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, this project transforms a historic 20-foot-wide townhouse into much-needed student housing. With demand high in the area, the design accommodates 11 apartments—a mix of one-bedroom units and compact “micro-units” of 300 square feet or less. To achieve this density while preserving historic character, the team began with a detailed code evaluation, which revealed that only one new basement-level opening was required for egress. This approach kept the project well within CHAP guidelines while maximizing livable space. The result is a collection of bright, efficient apartments that pair preserved historic trim with clean finishes and abundant natural light.

1835 A drawing of the Washington Monument shortly after it was completed in “Howard's Woods” on land donated by Col. John Eager Howard -- the street's namesake. (Historical Marker Database) — **1835**
A drawing of the Washington Monument shortly after it was completed in “Howard's Woods” on land donated by Col. John Eager Howard -- the street's namesake. (Historical Marker Database)

1926 The Maryland Club on Eager Street. The renovated studios at 12 East Eager are just out of the frame on the left. (Maryland Club) — **1926**
The Maryland Club on Eager Street. The renovated studios at 12 East Eager are just out of the frame on the left. (Maryland Club)

**Existing Conditions before Renovation**