Are all the vacant properties houses? Does the City of Baltimore own them all?
No — the total includes both residential and commercial buildings with active Vacant Building Notices. As of April 2025, the City of Baltimore owns just over 900 of them. This does not include vacant lots.
As of April 2025, there are 12,839 properties in Baltimore City with Vacant Building Notices (VBNs) – this includes both residential and commercial properties. The City of Baltimore owns just over 900 of these properties. This does not include vacant lots.