BALTIMORE–Brown's Wharf, a historic, mixed-use project in Fells Point, has gotten its first commercial tenant since it was acquired by Continental Realty Corp. last year. &Wealth Partners, a boutique financial advisory firm, will be relocating its Towson-area offices to the 104,000 square foot property, which is located at 1615-1617 Thames Street, within the next several months.

CRC is partnering with WorkShop Development to oversee the day-to-day operations at the building. The company has also launched a capital improvements program, the first phase of which is now complete. This includes the upgrading of the retail storefronts overlooking Thames Street, the installation of new lighting and signage, and the rebuilding of the common areas of the 1629 Thames Street building. Additional improvements will focus on the upgrade of the interior building systems.

JM Schapiro, CEO of Continental Realty Corp., says the company wants Brown's Wharf to capitalize on the trend of Southeast Baltimore attracting relocated corporate headquarters. “We intend to expand this vitality with the elevation of Brown's Wharf as another destination project.”

Originally constructed in the 1800s and renovated and expanded in 1988, Brown's Wharf consists of three brick and stone buildings and a 270-foot waterfront promenade. The largest tenant at Brown's Wharf is The Johns Hopkins University.