Bay Ridge Repointing
Brick Pointing in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
New mortar joints for the brick row houses, parapets and chimneys of Bay Ridge, and for the older co op buildings along Shore Road.
- Facades, parapets and chimneys
- Mortar matched to older brick
- Free visit and a written price
What Mortar Problems Do Bay Ridge Buildings Have?
Older Bay Ridge brick shows worn mortar at the parapet, around chimneys, beneath windowsills and low on the front wall. Once joints open, water enters the wall, freezes and pushes bricks apart. The problem then grows with each winter until the joints are cut out and refilled.
Brick and limestone row houses fill the streets between 3rd and 5th Avenues, and many of them are decades old. The apartment and co op buildings along Shore Road, Ridge Boulevard and 4th Avenue add taller walls with more exposed parapets.
- Mortar washed out of joints
- Cracked and loose chimney tops
- Open joints below windowsills
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Parapet joints letting in rain
- Old patch mortar peeling off
Buildings near Shore Road get open exposure toward the water, so front walls that face the Narrows tend to weather harder than the shaded side walls.
Mortar Falling Out of Your Wall?
A quick look tells us how deep the damage goes. Send a photo to start.
How We Fix It
How Does Repointing Work on a Bay Ridge Facade?
The crew cuts out loose mortar to a sound depth, cleans out the dust, wets the joints and packs in new mortar in layers. The new mix is chosen to suit the old brick, since mortar much harder than the brick can chip its edges. The joints are then tooled to match the wall.
On a row house, the parapet and chimney are usually done first because water enters there. The front wall follows, and rear and side walls can be added if they need work.
Tall buildings need a scaffold or lift. That access, and any sidewalk protection, is part of the written price so nothing is added afterward.
What Rules Apply to Brick Work in Bay Ridge?
Repointing a small wall is often a private job. Scaffold, sidewalk sheds and taller buildings bring the Department of Buildings in. Buildings taller than six stories fall under Local Law 11, the facade inspection program. Historic district blocks can need Landmarks approval. Confirm current rules with the city.
Bay Ridge Parkway between 4th and 5th Avenues is the Doctors' Row Historic District. On landmarked buildings, changes to a facade, including mortar color and joint style, can need approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission before work starts.
Co op boards and managers along Shore Road and 4th Avenue often run repointing as part of a facade cycle. We can work with your engineer or board and schedule around building access.
Why Us
Why Bay Ridge Owners Hire Us for Brick Work
Mortar matched to the wall
We test color and hardness so the new joints suit your old brick.
Filings handled
We take care of the permit paperwork when the job needs it.
25+ years in NYC
Brick and mortar work on older buildings is familiar ground for our crews.
Nearby
Brick Pointing Near Bay Ridge
Our crews repoint brick in the neighborhoods that border Bay Ridge.
FAQ
Bay Ridge Brick Pointing Questions
There is no fixed number of years. Mortar wears at different rates depending on exposure and age. We look at the joints and tell you if the wall is due.
Yes, with the right mortar and care. Limestone is softer than many people assume, so we match the mix to the stone and avoid grinding into the edges.
Often, especially with scaffold or sidewalk protection. We file what the work needs and coordinate with your board or manager. Confirm current rules with the city.
A parapet is the low wall at the roof edge. It is exposed to weather on both sides, so its mortar wears fast, and leaks there can run down into the building.
Often it will, when the leak comes through open joints. If water enters through a cracked lintel or roof edge, we tell you and address that too.
Yes. We come to your building, inspect the brick and give you a written price at no cost. Call (718) 468-8803 to set a time.
Free on site estimate
Seal Your Bay Ridge Brick
A free look at the wall and a written price with access included.
Contact
Request a Bay Ridge Brick Pointing Quote
Give us the address, the building type and a photo of the worst wall if you can.
- Call us(718) 468-8803
- HoursMon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Free on site estimate with a written price
- Licensed and insured, 25+ years in business
- We handle DOT sidewalk permits
- Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx
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