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ditmasmom

in Inspection 12 years and 4 months ago

Water Main question

We are about to hire a company to replace our very aging lead water main before we begin some other construction. For those that have…

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aigroup

in Inspection 12 years and 4 months ago

ventless gas insert

would like to add ventless gas inserts to my 1875 victorian. would appreciate recommendations, leads, suggestions on nice looking fixtures with remote.

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argylerd

in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago

ENGINEER HOME INSPECTION RIVERDALE

Can any recommend a professional to do a home inspection in the Riverdale Bx area? I know that most of you are in Brooklyn, but…

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nalusurf

in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago

Know a good, thorough home inspector for a brownstone?

Hello All, Looking for a good inspector/engineer to do an inspection on a brownstone we are trying to purchase.  Does anyone have recommendations/personal experiences with…

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nalusurf

in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago

Know a good, thorough home inspector for a brownstone?

Hello All, Looking for a good inspector/engineer to do an inspection on a brownstone we are trying to purchase.  Does anyone have recommendations/personal experiences with…

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needmtg

in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago

Boiler Permit Closeout

10 years ago Keyspan replaced my boiler. Recently I got a note from them saying that the plumbing permit is still open, and that they…

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needmtg

in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago

Boiler Permit Closeout

10 years ago Keyspan replaced my boiler. Recently I got a note from them saying that the plumbing permit is still open, and that they…

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fawn

in Inspection 12 years and 8 months ago

Asbestos Testing

I recently had an inspection of a rowhouse in need of renovation. There is asbestos covering several basement pipes (expected) and the inspector identified 5…

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stephanie

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

EXCELLENT inspection

I would like to recommend The Home Inspection Group, Ltd. Their website is www.professionalpropertyinspection.com I first spoke to Steven Baranello who gave me a lot…

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stephanie

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

EXCELLENT inspection

I would like to recommend The Home Inspection Group, Ltd. Their website is www.professionalpropertyinspection.com I first spoke to Steven Baranello who gave me a lot…

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stephanie

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

House on a slope from front to back

I’m interested in a 100-year-old frame house. Unfortunately it slopes from front to back. It’s definitely noticeable. The other frame houses in the row also…

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stephanie

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

House on a slope from front to back

I’m interested in a 100-year-old frame house. Unfortunately it slopes from front to back. It’s definitely noticeable. The other frame houses in the row also…

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dizelmc81

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

First time Buyer

Hello, First time buyer of a brownstone in Bed-Stuy…. 2 family 4 story…. we go into contract monday… what should be my first steps before…

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dizelmc81

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

First time Buyer

Hello, First time buyer of a brownstone in Bed-Stuy…. 2 family 4 story…. we go into contract monday… what should be my first steps before…

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SewardWasRight

in Inspection 12 years and 10 months ago

Fire-Proofing Inspection Follies

At long last, at the end of my renovation, I am told I am supposed to have a fire-proofing inspection to be sure that any…

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agamama

in Inspection 12 years and 10 months ago

Mold inspection rec?

Had some flooding in our ground floor and now some congestion allergy-type stuff. Anyone have a mold inspector that they can recommend? Thanks

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agamama

in Inspection 12 years and 10 months ago

Mold inspection rec?

Had some flooding in our ground floor and now some congestion allergy-type stuff. Anyone have a mold inspector that they can recommend? Thanks

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SewardWasRight

in Inspection 12 years and 10 months ago

Fire-Proofing Inspection Follies

At long last, at the end of my renovation, I am told I am supposed to have a fire-proofing inspection to be sure that any…

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lockey2k

in Inspection 12 years and 11 months ago

What you did or wish you did before purchasing a brownstone?

Thanks in advance for all your help.  Long time reader, first time poster. I am in the process of considering to purchase a brownstone/building either…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

lockey2k

in Inspection 12 years and 11 months ago

What you did or wish you did before purchasing a brownstone?

Thanks in advance for all your help.  Long time reader, first time poster. I am in the process of considering to purchase a brownstone/building either…

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