Condominiums / Apartments

Protecting Where People Live

Multi-unit residential properties require thoughtful planning and clear communication. We work closely with property managers and associations to complete restoration projects efficiently, minimizing disruption while enhancing long-term value.

Featured Condominiums / Apartments PROJECT

Crawford Court Condominiums

Abbot is in the final stages of a major façade repair and exterior improvement project involving two identical brick and precast concrete condominium buildings located on either side of Crawford Street off of Broadway Street in Cambridge, MA. Each of the buildings consists of three addresses with multiple units at each address.

Our Condominiums / Apartments Portfolio

Cambridge Courtyard Condominiums

Complex Masonry Repair and Restoration Project (Phase 1)

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Owner:

Cambridge Courtyard Condominium Trust, Cambridge, MA

Agent:

The Lundgren Management Group, Inc., Chelsea MA

Consultant:

New England Water-resistant Technologies LLC (NEWT), Weymouth MA

Timeline:

June 2025–May 2026 (note: work was suspended during the cold late fall and winter months: November–mid-March)

Cost:

N/A

Grove Hall Apartments

Large Scale Masonry Repair Project

Location:

Dorchester, MA

Owner:

Grove Hall Apartments, Dorchester, MA

Architect:

Thompson and Lichtner Co. Inc., Canton, MA

Timeline:

March 2018 – January 2019

Cost:

N/A

285 Clarendon Street

Masonry Restoration and Brownstone Replacement

Location:

Boston, MA

Owner:

285 Clarendon Street Condominium Trust

Timeline:

August – December 2021

Cost:

N/A

1-4 Maple Court

Masonry Renovation of Four Story Apartment Building

Location:

Dorchester, MA

Owner:

Sonoma Maple Schuyler (SMS) Apartments, Dorchester, MA

Architect:

Thompson & Lichtner Co. Inc., Canton, MA

Timeline:

June – August 2020

Cost:

N/A

455-457 Columbia Road

Masonry Maintenance on Three-Story Boston Apartment Building

Location:

Boston, MA

Owner:

Columbia Road Properties, Boston, MA

Architect:

Building Envelope Technologies, S. Easton, MA

Timeline:

August 2018 – January 2019

Cost:

$700,000

Hemenway Apartments – Phase 2

Masonry Repair of Multiple Apartment Buildings (Phase 2)

Location:

Boston, MA

Owner:

Hemenway Apartments, Boston, MA

Architect:

James Blauch Architect, Hudson, MA

Timeline:

Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

Cost:

Cost: $2,000,000 (Phases 1 and 2)

Hemenway Apartments – Phase 1

Fast Track Masonry Repair of Multiple Apartment Buildings (Phase 1)

Location:

Boston, MA

Owner:

Hemenway Apartments, Boston, MA

Architect:

James Blauch Architect, Hudson, MA

Timeline:

Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

Cost:

$2,000,000 (Phases 1 and 2)

Monterosa East Condominiums

Multi-Phase Restoration of High Rise Brick Condominium Building

Location:

Medford, MA

Consultant:

Thompson & Lichtner, Canton, MA

Timeline:

2012-2016

Cost:

$205,000 (all phases)

1871-1875 Commonwealth Avenue

Multi-Phase Restoration for Local Condominium Association

Location:

Boston, MA

Timeline:

2012-2016

Cost:

N/A

32 Chestnut Street

Restoration of a 5-Story Brownstone Building

Location:

Boston, MA

Owner:

33 Chestnut Street Condominium Association

Timeline:

Spring 2016

Cost:

$100,000+

57-65 Babcock Street

Restoration of Portico Entrances to Brighton Condominium

Location:

Brighton, MA

Type:

Condominiums/Apartments

Owner:

Babcock Court Condominium Association, Brighton, MA

Agent:

Rotenberg Management, Brookliune, MA

Timeline:

September – November 2016

Cost:

$48,000

414-418, 422 Columbia Road

Restoration of Facades of Two Adjacent Buildings

Location:

Dorchester, MA

Owner:

Columbia Road Properties, Dorchester, MA

Architect:

Building Envelope Technologies Inc., Easton, MA

Timeline:

September – December 2015

Cost:

$600,000

82 Green Street

Restoration of Facade of Historic 3-Story Building

Location:

Jamaica Plain, MA

Surfside Lofts Condominium

Restoration of the Main Front Center Section

Location:

Revere, MA

Owner:

Raymond Properties, Boston, MA

Phase 1:

August – September 2011

Phase 2:

May – July 2013

Cost:

$120,000

St. Joseph Hall

Restoration of a Pre-Cast Stone and Brick Facade

Location:

Watertown, MA

Owner:

St. Joseph Apartments, LLC

Consultant:

Elton & Hampton Architects, Boston, MA

Timeline:

September 2013 – January 2014

Cost:

$200,000

124-126 Rindge Avenue

Renovation of Brick and Stone Facade of Converted Apartment Buildings

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Owner:

Broder-Rindge LLC, Cambridge, MA

Contractor:

Delphi Construction, Waltham, MA

Consultant:

Touloukian Touloukian Inc., Boston, MA

Timeline:

April 2013 – May 2014

Cost:

$500,000

our services

MASONRY

Abbot can provide solutions to correct concrete deterioration, brick and stone structural deficiencies such as misalignments, spalling, delamination, debonding, and building errors.

Abbot will incorporate roofing repair or replacement in conjunction with a comprehensive restoration project.

Construction
Brick and Stone Restoration/Cleaning
Structural Masonry Repairs
“Stone Patching” Brownstone, Terra Cotta, Granite, Limestone
Stone Removal and Replacement
Through-Wall Flashing Repairs
Concrete Repair and Replacement
Historic Masonry Restoration

WEATHERPROOFING

Abbot uses the most current sealant and coating materials on the market today. The substrate, thermal movement between different surfaces, and aesthetics will determine what type of sealant and/or coating is best for your restoration project.

Repointing and Recaulking
Waterproofing
Special Coatings and Sealants

FAÇADE INSPECTION AND EVALUATION

As a service to our clients, Abbot provides comprehensive inspections of the exterior building façade. When appropriate, we team with building envelope consulting engineers and architects to provide specific recommendations for remedial actions.

Removal of Loose or Debonding Building Elements
Netting and Strapping of Failing Masonry

MAINTENANCE

Responsible maintenance practices call for a visual inspection of a masonry building every year or two to check for obvious signs of deterioration.

As a service to our clients, Abbot provides comprehensive evaluations of the exterior building facade to comply with municipal building regulations.

The City of Boston’s “Facade Ordinance Code” requires that exterior walls and appurtenances of “high rise” commercial buildings whose height is greater than 70 feet be inspected periodically for safety. In fact, the law requires inspection every year for “unoccupied” buildings and every five years for “occupied” buildings. Abbot teams with architect/engineering professionals to help facilitate the practical aspects of the inspection process.