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2 Hopkins Plaza Condition Appraisal - Baltimore, MD For CB Richard Ellis, TimHaahs performed condition appraisal services on both a street level plaza, as well as an underground parking structure at the 2 Hopkins Plaza complex, located in downtown Baltimore, MD. The objective of the project was to determine the source and cause of water leakage through the plaza, as well as the condition of the underground parking garage below the plaza area.  The condition appraisal of the garage and plaza included a full condition survey, a materials testing program, exploratory test pits at the plaza, data analysis, and a complete condition appraisal report. TimHaahs’ observations found that insufficient drainage at the plaza had caused leakage throughout, expansion joint failure, deteriorated pavers, damaged mortar joints, and major spalling at an exterior stair case level.  Through observations and testing, TimHaahs concluded that the elevated garage slabs were in a state of advanced corrosion-induced deterioration. Repair alternatives were provided for both the plaza and garage, which consisted of a spot repair approach, or a global repair approach. A comparison of the initial repair cost and long-term maintenance cost of the two alternatives showed that a global repair approach was a more economical solution for the Owner if they own the property beyond ten years. |