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backeast

in Inspection 13 years and 4 months ago

Do I Need A Termite Inspection?

We just went into contract on a brick rowhouse in the South Slope/Windsor Terrace.  The inspector found no evidence of termite damage, nor did he…

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Updated 9 years ago

Lurker

in Inspection 9 years and 4 months ago

How to reduce Alt 2 scope, get work inspected, when permit is expired?

Double whammy here. I posted a couple months back about my AWOL GC. Since then I’ve filed with the DCA but in the meantime have…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

Lurker

in Inspection 9 years and 4 months ago

How to reduce Alt 2 scope, get work inspected, when permit is expired?

Double whammy here. I posted a couple months back about my AWOL GC. Since then I’ve filed with the DCA but in the meantime have…

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macnology

in Inspection 9 years and 6 months ago

electrical inspection on unpermitted job

we are doing a small renovation which we have NOT filed, even though it probably should have been (long story here). all good so far,…

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macnology

in Inspection 9 years and 6 months ago

electrical inspection on unpermitted job

we are doing a small renovation which we have NOT filed, even though it probably should have been (long story here). all good so far,…

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bedstuy06

in Inspection 9 years and 10 months ago

Inspector Recs needed - foundation, facade, stoop and window issues

Posting for a friend… We are looking for a good inspector. Our coop is trying to figure out how important it is to fix the…

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Updated 9 years and 10 months ago

bedstuy06

in Inspection 9 years and 10 months ago

Inspector Recs needed - foundation, facade, stoop and window issues

Posting for a friend… We are looking for a good inspector. Our coop is trying to figure out how important it is to fix the…

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brooklynnative78

in Inspection 9 years and 11 months ago

Building Inspector Recommendations

Anyone have recommendations for good building inspector for a medium sized multifamily building in Brooklyn?

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brooklynnative78

in Inspection 9 years and 11 months ago

Building Inspector Recommendations

Anyone have recommendations for good building inspector for a medium sized multifamily building in Brooklyn?

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Richards

in Inspection 10 years ago

A new inspection to decide what to repair first?

We’ve been in our Bed-Stuy brownstone for eight years and are, finally, thinking about doing some renovation and structural repairs and need help figuring out…

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Updated 10 years ago

Richards

in Inspection 10 years ago

A new inspection to decide what to repair first?

We’ve been in our Bed-Stuy brownstone for eight years and are, finally, thinking about doing some renovation and structural repairs and need help figuring out…

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brownstone89

in Inspection 10 years and 6 months ago

inspector fraud

has any landlord owner had to deal with a bad inspection where the tenant paid off the inspector?

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

brownstone89

in Inspection 10 years and 6 months ago

inspector fraud

has any landlord owner had to deal with a bad inspection where the tenant paid off the inspector?

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housepoor

in Inspection 10 years and 9 months ago

Asbestos inspector

I am going to be doing some work in my basement, bringing in a independent fire sprinkler feed. To get the permits, I am told…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

housepoor

in Inspection 10 years and 9 months ago

Asbestos inspector

I am going to be doing some work in my basement, bringing in a independent fire sprinkler feed. To get the permits, I am told…

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amynyc86

in Inspection 11 years and 5 months ago

Home Inspector in Queens?

We are looking to buy a 2-family home in Bayside. Can anyone suggest a reliable home inspection company in Queens? Thank you.

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

ccvle

in Inspection 10 years and 11 months ago

snooping DOB inspector?

When an inspector comes in for inspection, is it common for he or she to snoop around and look at your neighbors properties? I have…

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ccvle

in Inspection 10 years and 11 months ago

snooping DOB inspector?

When an inspector comes in for inspection, is it common for he or she to snoop around and look at your neighbors properties? I have…

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raraavis

in Inspection 11 years and 1 month ago

Seller is refusing an inspection. Any advice?

We are about to sign a contract for a two-bedroom in Park Slope. The building was constructed in 1899 but it was renovated about 2…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

raraavis

in Inspection 11 years and 1 month ago

Seller is refusing an inspection. Any advice?

We are about to sign a contract for a two-bedroom in Park Slope. The building was constructed in 1899 but it was renovated about 2…

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