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My husband and I recently viewed a co-op in a limestone building. While looking at the building’s basement we noticed a large waterbug crawling on the wall. We were told by the realtor that the reason for this waterbug was that the building is in the process of putting in a new boiler. Are waterbugs something that should hinder a bid on a co-op? Are they common to most prewar buildings in Brooklyn? We are first time buyers and would greatly appreciate any feedback.