Major structural issues, masonry work and all the rest.

BTW, I kind of think of them as gas fired "masonry furnaces." 

Of course the project involved adding a masonry addition to the rear of the building within a few feet of an active Elevated (Chicago "L") train line.

Carefully-tended ivy on masonry buildings isn't as much of a problem, but on brick veneer properties, yes, allowing it to get a foothold and spread is a real problem.

The building needs significant electrical rewiring, significant plumbing, boiler / radiator replacements or I can go electric baseboard heat, some masonry work and a list of miscellaneous items.

Your "contractor" is either lazy or just doesn't know . . .I have used a small masonry saw like this one on Amazonto cut many granite slabs.

(We're both bright, but lack much masonry experience and experience with what lies beneath houses.)Any guidance is much appreciated.

It should also be labeled "For masonry"Apply liberally, then pay a man named Juan $9/hr for days and days to alternate between application of the gel and vigorous scrubbing with a wire brush and a putty knife.Good luck.

does anyone hace any suggestions for finding a mason to repoint my townhouse rental in Baltimore CIty?  any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!thank you!

I sub out anything that needs a license to perform (hvac, elec, plumbing), I sub out roofs, siding, driveways, masonry and have in the past subbed out landscaping, painting and tile work.