ReBUILD Metro

For years, 827 East Chase Street was more than just a vacant rowhouse—it was abandoned, with a collapsed roof and crumbling walls. Like many homes in Johnston Square and across Baltimore, its deterioration impacted the entire block. Blighted homes don’t exist in isolation. Nearby residents face leaks, infestations, health hazards, and declining property values, often losing generational wealth through no fault of their own. Over time, this creates a cycle of abandonment that undermines the health of entire neighborhoods. Fast forward to today: after months of work, 827 East Chase Street is completely restored—one of three homes we’ve revitalized on this block and one of 35 across East Baltimore since Fall 2023. Soon, it will become a new homeowner's foundation for opportunity, while the block's 15 other residents benefit from increased safety, stability, and value. This is the power of our whole block strategy: turning abandonment into revitalization and restoring community strength. Want to learn more about our impact? Check out our Whole Blocks Toolkit and see how we’re making change happen in East Baltimore. ??: https://lnkd.in/gyEsQ3VN #CommunityRevitalization #EastBaltimore #ReBUILD #ReBUILDMetro?

We've had a year of remarkable progress in transforming East Baltimore neighborhoods-and in working together to tackle the abandoned housing crisis across Baltimore City. Much more to come in 2025 and beyond! ?? Video Credit: Kin Kelley-Chung

ReBUILD Metro is on a mission to transform neighborhoods, empower communities, and create lasting change in Baltimore. ???? Swipe through to learn about our story, our impact, and the work we’re doing to revitalize homes and strengthen communities. Together, we’re building brighter futures! #ReBUILDMetro #CommunityRevitalization #TransformingNeighborhoods #JohnstonSquare

More big progress in Johnston Square! ?? We have now stabilized 5 homes on the 700 block of Preston Street, and our crews are hard at work on the interiors, transforming these long-abandoned rowhouses into more new high-quality homes for future Baltimore homeowners. In redeveloping these homes, we are well on our way to revitalizing this whole block, strengthening Johnston Square and improving the safety and wellbeing of the entire neighborhood. ???#JohnstonSquare #BaltimoreRevitalization #UrbanRedevelopment #RevitalizeJohnstonSquare #ReBUILDMetro

Martia's visits to her grandparents' home in Johnston Square provided stability during her youth, and it was where she learned the importance of homeownership and community. By age 21, she had become the owner of the home. Now, with the support of our Johnston Square Legacy Homeowner Repair Program, Martia has restored her family home and created a stable foundation for her future, while participating in the revitalization of the neighborhood she cherishes. We are excited to support more homeowners like Martia as we continue the revitalization of the Johnston Square neighborhood. ??: https://lnkd.in/ennYbpjd #LegacyHomeRepair #CommunityRevitalization #JohnstonSquare #ReBUILD

ReBUILD Metro is expanding the Johnston Square Legacy Homeowner Repair Program after a successful first phase! In partnership with Rebuild Together Baltimore and Rebuild Johnston Square Neighborhood Com, we’ll provide free home repairs to more legacy homeowners, improving safety, living conditions, and home equity. Since last year, the program has invested $2.4 million in repairs for 33 homeowners, addressing critical needs like roofing and electrical systems. With support from our partners, we’re committed to ensuring legacy residents can remain in their homes. #JohnstonSquare #CommunityRevitalization #LegacyHomeowners #ReBUILD

I live here, and I was here when nothing was happening. I knew something had to happen.” – Regina Hammond, Executive Director of Rebuild Johnston Square Neighborhood Organization. Thanks to WMAR for sharing the story of our partnership with Regina and her team to revitalize the Johnston Square neighborhood—and how new investments from JPMorganChase are helping us rebuild more abandoned houses, create new homeownership opportunities, and support legacy residents in repairing their homes. This investment is helping us build a sustainable future for all in Johnston Square. ??: https://lnkd.in/eMRfFkgq #CommunityRevitalization #JohnstonSquare #ReBUILD #EquitableDevelopment #NewHomeowners #SupportLegacyResidents #SustainableLiving

We were thrilled to be in attendance yesterday as JPMorganChase announced ReBUILD Metro as one of nine participants in a Baltimore Housing Innovation Cohort dedicated to tackling Baltimore’s vacant and abandoned housing crisis. We are grateful for the support of JPMorgan Chase and excited to expand our partnership with our fellow nonprofit community builders as we work towards a common cause of eliminating abandoned houses and rebuilding Baltimore’s neighborhoods without displacement. Read more about this exciting step forward in JPMorgan’s press release. ?? https://lnkd.in/epya-ah5 #ReBUILDMetro #HousingInnovation #CommunityDevelopment #BaltimoreHousing #JPMorganChase #Revitalization #AffordableHousing

On September 26, we proudly celebrated the completion of our Teachers Square project with Rebuild Johnston Square Neighborhood Organization, Senator Cory McCray, and a number of our other partners and supporters. This transformative redevelopment turned 15 of East Baltimore’s most prominent abandoned properties into affordable, communal housing for Baltimore educators and community change makers. Take a look at the inspiring story of one of the new residents now calling Teachers Square home. With units still available, educators looking for affordable housing still have the opportunity to become part of this growing community. Filmed and edited by Kin Kelley-Chung.

ReBUILD Metro applauds Gov. Wes Moore's Reinvest Baltimore initiative and the creation of the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council. Together, we're tackling Baltimore’s vacancy crisis with a focus on equity and community-driven solutions. ??? We’re excited to keep restoring East Baltimore, block by block! #ReBUILDMetro #ReinvestBaltimore #CommunityRevitalization #EndAbandonment #EastBaltimore