I lived in Avalon foundry row. The apartments themselves are nice with solid amenities, but the communal spaces (elevators and hallways) tend to be lacking with people spilling and leaving trash. The location is great though, with everything being in walking distance (gym, restaurants, stores, grocery store, and the train a few blocks away)

It's not in a brewery but right next to one, same building. Movement Hampden right in the same building as Union

Could always rent a storage space. Probably safer than getting a monthly parking pass in a garage. Could also always lend the car to a friend for them to use and park for themselves

The key to a good first date plan is usually a safe place (coffee shop, bar, frequented park, etc), easy out (no obligation to stay like for dinner or to the end of an activity), and something fun.

One that was a go to in summer was b'more licks and walk around Patterson park in the summer, sandlot bar (oitdoors) in good weather, or a cute coffeeshop downtown in fells like pitango

I feel like this one really depends on what you two are interested in. Definitely wouldn't ever recommend top golf unless you both really love golf and don't mind the prices.

Museums are always a great option, plenty around here. If they're new to the area then maybe even the aquarium.

Bars are always an easy option, lots of great choices.

The Christmas market downtown is a fun option while it's still around if you can brave the cold.