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We are in contract to buy a house in a historic district. I know we’ll have to submit renovation plans to the Landmarks Preservation Commission eventually, but we’re wondering if we should ask them now if there are any existing violations. (The thought being if there are current violations, we could negotiate that the seller pay to fix them before we close.) Our attorney doesn’t want us to invite scrutiny from the LPC until we absolutely have to. Anyone have advice or experience to offer?

Thanks in advance!