Strange smell in brownstone maybe coming from chimney

A few guesses: Water getting into the chimney and making mold? Dead animal in there? Chimney connected to the basement and musty air coming up from there?

cate

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago

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anon1111 | 12 years and 5 months ago

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We are buying an apartment in a brownstone and the chimney flue seems to be giving off a strange, musty odor. The chimney collapsed a long time ago and is no longer functional. Any suggestions on what might be causing the smell and who would be right person to come out and assess the situation??