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Property overview

126 W Lafayette Ave

Baltimore, MD 21217

Who owns 126 W Lafayette Ave, what the county and city have on record, and a measured sell-signal score — every fact dated and sourced.

Owner of recordBerni Jr, Andrew D and Han, LuMailing address: 0126 W Lafayette Ave, 21217Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Baltimore City Real Property Information (Open Baltimore)
Parcel 0384 040 · Public research profile
Motivated Seller IndexDRAFT MODEL
73/100
About 7.5 in 100 homes with these signals sold within five months (2.6× the Baltimore rate)100% of model checks have usable evidence

A measured sell-signal score from public records: 3 positive signals observed. It is a base rate for homes like this, not a statement about this owner. How it works ↓

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Assessed valueUnavailable
Tax statusUnverified
Ownership tenureUnverified
Property typeRowhouse (DHCD use 1008)

THE INDEX

Why this MSI reads 73

Draft model

4 of 18 checked public signals observed, covering 100% of the model. The score is public; the signal-by-signal reasons, source documents, and owner details are in LienSuite.

Method and limits. MSI v0.2-baltimore-2026-09 weights eighteen public signals by how much each one changed the recorded five-month arm’s-length transfer rate across all 180,000 residential parcels in Baltimore City, using only dated records (SDAT transfers, vacant-building notices, tax-sale lists, permits and 311 requests) so no signal reads the buyer’s state, checked on a holdout the model never saw (the top 0.5% of homes by score sold at 4.5x the citywide rate, the top 1% at 4.2x).: use / occupancy permit +24, vacant-building 311 request +17, alteration / rehab permit +14, building-permit 311 complaint +13, high grass and weeds 311 request +12, bought since 2024 +10, abandoned-vehicle 311 request +6, trade permit +5, sanitation / dumping 311 request +5, on the 2022 or 2023 tax-sale list +4, vacant building notice +3, demolition permit +3, exterior permit +2, structure-maintenance 311 request +2, permit valued at $25,000 or more -3, owned for 20 years or more -4, rodent 311 request -7, vacant building notice issued this year -11. The "in 100 homes" figure is the model's fitted probability for this combination of signals. It describes homes like this one in aggregate; it is not a claim about this owner's intentions, and it is not LienSuite's paid deal score.

THE RECORD

Property details

Dated sources
Property type
Rowhouse (DHCD use 1008)
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Baltimore City Real Property Information (Open Baltimore)
Owner of record
Berni Jr, Andrew D and Han, Lu (mailing address 0126 W Lafayette Ave, 21217)
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Baltimore City Real Property Information (Open Baltimore)
Homestead / principal residence
Owner-occupied principal residence (Permanent Home indicator H)
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Baltimore City Real Property Information (Open Baltimore)
Vacant building notice
None open
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · DHCD vacant building notices (Open Baltimore)
Structure area
2,334 sq ft
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Baltimore City Real Property Information (Open Baltimore)
Lot size
17X82
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Baltimore City Real Property Information (Open Baltimore)
Year built
1880
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Baltimore City Real Property Information (Open Baltimore)
Last recorded transfer
$595,000, private arms-length transfer, improved, July 9, 2025; 3 transfers on the SDAT record
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · Maryland SDAT Baltimore City real property assessments (opendata.maryland.gov)
Permits
4 DHCD permits in the last 12 months: erect scaffolding at front elevation of property. spot pointing of fro (April 15, 2026); building permit covers structural and envelope repairs only. included (January 26, 2026); reconstruct waste and water for 2nd and 3rd fl bath rooms (May 7, 2026); …
Observed Sep 20, 2026 · DHCD housing and building permits (Open Baltimore)

Parcel reference: 0384 040. Facts reflect the listed observation dates and may have changed since then.

OWNERSHIP AND TAXES

Research snapshot

Observed tax balanceNot verified
Delinquency periodNot verified
Last recorded transferNot connected
Transfer amountNot connected

Source details not yet connected. A tax balance is not proof that a property is for sale.

CHANGES OVER TIME

Property timeline

  1. Permit

    Reconstruct waste and water for 2nd and 3rd fl bath rooms.

    DHCD housing and building permits (Open Baltimore) · checked Sep 20, 2026
  2. Permit

    Erect scaffolding at front elevation of property. Spot pointing of front facade with historical lime-based mortar. Isolated Cathedral stone repairs. As per plans and as per code. Masonry pointing.

    DHCD housing and building permits (Open Baltimore) · checked Sep 20, 2026
  3. Permit

    Building permit covers structural and envelope repairs only. INCLUDED IN A SEPARATE PERMIT APPLICATION: Masonry: Spot repoint and stabilize brick on front façade as needed. Subcontractor: Detailz Construction Scope of exterior work: • Roofing: Remove existing roofing material, sister any failed roofing joists, install 3/4” sheathing above repaired roofing joists, restore skylight or replace with a comparable unit, install new TPO roof system using 5” of ISO insulation; install metal flashing with drip edge between roofing and cornice. Subcontractor: Cox Roofing • Front cornice: Remove metal sheathing; if original molding is found beneath, restore it if feasible, otherwise, install new molding in a historically appropriate profile, matching existing or neighboring properties. • Rear façade: Replace rotted bay window sill sections on lower level, sloping away from the building; add drip edge to all 3 levels. Repair, seal and finish rear door jamb. Full restoration of 10 original windows (3 on the front, 7 on back) Subcontractor: Corners Historic Restoration. Note: window sashes will be removed for restoration, window openings will be covered with plywood during the restoration work phase. Scrape and paint all ironwork and exterior window surfaces other than those treated off-site Scope of interior work: Create selective openings in walls to allow structural engineer to investigate issues such as sloping stairs and flooring. Structural interior work will be added as an addendum once planned. Remove 1/4” flooring material from structural flooring surface Approved For Work Only. Subject to the permitted uses and regulations under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Exterior and interior restoration.

    DHCD housing and building permits (Open Baltimore) · checked Sep 20, 2026
  4. Recorded transfer

    $595,000, private arms-length transfer, improved.

    Maryland SDAT Baltimore City real property assessments (opendata.maryland.gov) · checked Sep 20, 2026
  5. Recorded transfer

    $555,000, private arms-length transfer, improved.

    Maryland SDAT Baltimore City real property assessments (opendata.maryland.gov) · checked Sep 20, 2026
  6. Recorded transfer

    $433,000, private arms-length transfer, improved.

    Maryland SDAT Baltimore City real property assessments (opendata.maryland.gov) · checked Sep 20, 2026

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Facts on this page reflect their observation dates. Confirm the parcel and current records with the county before acting.