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backeast

in Inspection 13 years and 6 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 and 2 months ago

Lurker

in Inspection 9 years and 6 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 5 months ago

Lurker

in Inspection 9 years and 6 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 8 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 8 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 10 years 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 10 years ago

bedstuy06

in Inspection 10 years 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 10 years 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 10 years 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 and 1 month 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 and 1 month ago

Richards

in Inspection 10 years and 1 month 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 7 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 7 months ago

brownstone89

in Inspection 10 years and 7 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 10 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 10 months ago

housepoor

in Inspection 10 years and 10 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 7 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 11 months ago

ccvle

in Inspection 11 years and 1 month 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 11 years and 1 month 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 3 months 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 3 months ago

raraavis

in Inspection 11 years and 3 months 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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