Baltimore Apartment Rental Leasing Office: 410.332.0838

Imagine living in downtown Baltimore at the turn of the 20th century. Starting in the late 1800’s the waterfront was a thriving district of commerce, manufacturing and maritime activities.

As main thorofares like Lombard Street and Pratt Street stretched from the harbor across downtown Baltimore, the business industry expanded and midrise commercial structures were built practically overnight. In 1910, on the corner of Fremont and Pratt, the Gandy Belting Company built an impressive, five-story brick complex for the manufacturing of sailcloth, a fabric that was initially used for maritime purposes and later on as belting material for early 20th century machinery. By mid-century the port was losing prominence, buildings either decayed or were used for purposes other than port-related businesses, and the Gandy building became a warehouse for Hutzler’s Department Stores.

As Baltimore’s innovative Inner Harbor redevelopment program began to revitalize the downtown area beginning in the early 1980’s noted real estate rehabber, Historic Landmarks For Living, bought the old Gandy building and spent millions to transform it into a luxury apartment community. Great care was taken to preserve significant architectural details of the past and complement them with luxurious amenities.

Today you’ll find high, timbered ceilings and oversized industrial windows to shed plenty of natural light. Brick walls and archways recall the building’s original purpose. Imaginative multi-level floor plans were created to maximize space and create open, airy interiors. A handsome lobby, landscaped courtyard and private roofdeck were prominent features of the restoration. And an indoor parking garage was built in for the convenience of residents.

Of course, all the quality features you’d expect in a landmark are evident throughout each apartment, from gourmet kitchens with unique built-ins to luxurious baths and generously sized living spaces. Sail Cloth successfully blends the old and the new in a way that is both beautiful and functional.

If you’re looking for a building that offers a perfect complement of quality, luxury, unique details, history and incomparable style, set your sites on Sail Cloth Factory…the most distinctive landmark apartment building in downtown Baltimore.

Baltimore Apartment Rental Leasing Office: 410.332.0838