Neighborhood

Milwaukee Junction

Address

6402 Woodward Avenue

Project Type

Residential & Retail

Construction Type

Rehab

Original Date Built

1922 & 1945

Date Complete

Spring 2019

Total Size

27,110 SF

Retail

7,460 SF

Residential

23 Units

Parking

23 Spaces

With long-standing retail neighbors, this corner infill project is especially significant in that it helps to stabilize an important block of Woodward.

Baltimore Station 1 connects two existing long-vacant storefront buildings while introducing new retail and residential options in the heart of the city. Located in Milwaukee Junction, a neighborhood with a legacy of making and manufacturing Baltimore Station 1 and Baltimore Station 2 revitalize an important neighborhood intersection at Woodward Avenue and Baltimore Street. 

Now Leasing

Baltimore Station, located at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, offers 7,460 SF of retail space and studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments at affordable and market rates.

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Stage of Development

Pre-development

A developer sees an opportunity in an existing building or vacant land and tests possible ideas for development to determine if they should commit.

Design

The architect, along with engineers and contractors, collaborate with the developer to create a meaningful plan for construction.

Construction

The general contractor physically brings the design of the architect and engineers to life.

Leasing

The development is promoted to potential tenants who may be interested in leasing or purchasing available units.

Management

A property-management team manages the on-going daily operations of the development and the tenants.

Refinance

The owner may choose to re-finance or sell the developed property.
Learn more about The Platform’s development process →
Condition of Baltimore Station properties when purchased by The Platform

Once a popular art supply store and restaurant, the buildings were sat vacant for many years before The Platform acquired.

Corner of Baltimore Station along Woodward Avenue in Detroit

Baltimore Station provides new retail and residential space along Woodward Avenue in New Center.

Unfurnished residential unit with balcony at Baltimore Station

The development features 23 residential units with stunning city views.

Welcome mural at Baltimore Station residential complex

New murals and salvaged relics adorn the public spaces at Baltimore Station.

History: Prior to the building's vacancy, Baltimore Station 1 had a rich history as a department store, art supply store, Coney Island, and Caribbean restaurant. This development brings back crucial infill retail on a block that has successful and long-standing retail neighbors.

On Community Engagement: We reach out to our small business neighbors for conversation and exchange on all projects. We do this to share and test development plans. We also work with community partners to connect local residents with job opportunities for our retail tenants.

On Design Excellence: On the portion of Baltimore Station 1 that was built in 1922, we preserved the original glazed brick facade and several other interior brick walls that now serve to demise retail and residential spaces. Originally a two-story building, we constructed a third story to add more residential units.  The third story offers generous patios with views of the neighborhood. 

In the Neighborhood: Fisher Building, Fisher Theatre, Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, Detroit Institute of Arts, Midtown Cultural Center, Motown Museum, Milwaukee Junction, Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, Michigan Urban Farming Initiative

Transit: Bus #016, 080, 089, 851; Q-line Station: Baltimore Station; MoGo Station: Second Ave & W Grand Blvd; Amtrak Detroit Station