Masonry repointing and localized brick repair at the east
Alteration or repair at 16 W Read St, Baltimore
Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development permit BRCM-26-011111: issued Jun 24, 2026 for alteration or repair work at 16 W Read St. Masonry repointing and localized brick repair at the east, west, and rear elevations of the property. The work is intended to stabilize and preserve the historic masonry envelope through the removal of deteriorated mortar and replacement with historically appropriate lime-based mortar compatible with the existing historic brick masonry. Carefully remove deteriorated mortar joints by hand using a cold chisel and hammer to an approximate depth of 3/4 inch. Repoint approximately 50 square feet of deteriorated masonry joints at the east, west, and rear elevations of the structure. Install new Lancaster LimeWorks Natural Wheat lime putty mortar to match the historic mortar in color, texture, material composition, permeability, and joint profile. Preserve all existing historic masonry materials and architectural features. No changes are proposed to building openings, dimensions, wall configurations, or exterior architectural features. Mortar Specifications The proposed mortar shall match the existing historic mortar in the following characteristics: Color, Texture, Material composition, Joint profile Care shall be taken to avoid damage to adjacent historic brick masonry during mortar removal and repointing. Any replacement brick units required shall match the existing historic brick in size, color, texture, and finish. As per code.
- Permit number
- BRCM-26-011111
- Issued
- Type of work
- Alteration or repair
- Status
- Issued
- Reported cost
- $1,800
- ZIP code
- 21201 (from the permit's location)
- City's category
- Dwelling: Rowhouse
- City's status
- Not listed
- Source
- Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development permit data (this record)
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Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development updated its data Oct 8, 2026. We checked it Oct 8, 02:44 UTC. See the city's official records (City of Baltimore, CC BY 3.0).
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