Inspector

I’ve got an upcoming inspection for a brownstone coop apt. I’ve never done this before, so I’m just wondering what types of questions we should ask / look out for. I’ve googled this as well, but would love tips specific to brownstones/old bldgs … Thanks!

Reading previous recs for good inspectors and estimates of the time an inspection might take. Early on before I even had a grasp of the buying process, I called one inspection outfit. They said their price would be based in part on the cost of the property. By my calculations, the inspection was going to…

The forum has several posts re: the remediation of existing asbestos problems, but I’m looking for a recommendation for someone to do a basic inspection in connection with proposed renovations. We will need a kitchen and two bathrooms inspected and ACP-5 forms completed and returned to the architect. Any reasonably priced recommendations out there? Anyone…

We’re first-time buyers looking at a brownstone but have encountered two issues and I’m getting conflicting answers on how big an issue they are: 1. No C of O and an old open permit. We would like to do a small amount of work on the house so that we could rent part out. Do…