Vacant CVS at 810 Maryland Avenue East
Summary
A half-block former CVS has sat vacant since mid-2023, drawing nuisance complaints and community concern. The council set a March 1, 2026 demolition deadline after CVS's attorney asked for 120 days; neighbors want the site's future use — possibly a McDonald's — opened to community input.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
If the city demolishes the building itself, removal costs become an assessment against the property.
Nearby residents, students, and East Side businesses gain from removal of a nuisance site.
CVS and the property owner face a firm demolition deadline, and neighbors remain frustrated by months of delay.
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