Inspection Guides & NYC Resources
Straight answers on costs, what's inspected and how to read your report as a New York owner or buyer.
Guides
Does My Pre-War NYC Building Need an Asbestos Survey Before Renovation?
Planning a renovation or demolition in an older NYC building? Here's why NYC DEP requires an asbestos investigation before most permits, what it actually covers, and how to avoid the survey becoming a permit-day delay.
Read guide → ComparisonMold Inspection vs Mold Testing: What's the Difference?
A mold inspection and mold testing aren't the same service. Here's what each actually covers, when a visual inspection is enough, and when lab-analysed testing is worth the extra step.
Read guide → LegalPre-1978 Homes and Lead Paint: What NYC Buyers and Renters Should Know
Lead-based paint was banned for U.S. residential use in 1978. If you're buying or renting in an older NYC building, here's what that means, what NYC Local Law 1 and 31 require, and what to ask before you sign.
Read guide → How-ToShould You Waive the Home Inspection Contingency in a Competitive NYC Market?
An honest look at what waiving your inspection contingency actually trades away, when buyers consider it, and lower-risk middle-ground options worth knowing about first. Informational, not advice to always skip it.
Read guide → How-ToWhat Does a Home Inspector Actually Check?
A walk through what a general home inspection covers — structural, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC — and just as importantly, what it doesn't cover, so you know when a specialist referral is needed.
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