What the Brooklyn Heights reports found
Lou’s seven summaries flagged 62 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (19), exterior (18) and kitchen (10). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2026, a brownstone, a condominium: 5 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 1 kitchen. As recorded: flat roof, asphalt/fiberglass; full brick and stone siding; brick and rock foundation; heat pump forced air heat on one; 150-amp circuit breakers, BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, heat pump forced air. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Loose roofing material and insulation left on front section of roof”; “There are no fuel burning appliances in house”; “Steel lintel iron over left rear BR window is not painted and rusting. If left unpainted will lead to rust-jacking of brickwork on rear wall”; “Large 3" semi open joint between 3rd and 4th course of brick over window”; “If not removed and filled in with mortar steel will rust-jack brickwork over time”; “Holes in brickwork near stone lintel over rear window”. Also noted: “Rear fire escape needs to be painted. Paint peeling, cracked and rust showing”; “Railings on top of roof only have shop coat and are rusting”; “Exhaust fan on roof for bathrooms and kitchen”; “Front middle window won't lock”; “Master BR, right side window should open to right”; “Safety Item: Outlets in bedrooms did not trip GFCI breakers when tested”.
2026, a colonial: 9 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 kitchen. As recorded: gable and flat roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; wood and cedar siding; brick and rock foundation; 100-amp circuit breakers (Square D), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roofing material has been painted white”; “Missing one shingle right rear”; “Cracked cap shingle at front mini-dormers”; “Flat roof sections need to be painted with aluminized roof paint”; “Flashing to chimney on ceiling in attic is leaking”; “Flashing is cracked along seam with wall of house on left side front and rear”. Also noted: “Turbo oven handle is loose”; “Turbo oven door seal is ripped”; “Many cracks in plaster throughout house”; “Many creaking floor boards throughout house”; “Crack in side wall with chimney in attic bedroom”; “Door knob loose right rear bedroom”.
2025, an apartment house, about 88 years old: 4 items flagged: 3 kitchen; 1 rooms. As recorded: flat roof, asphalt/fiberglass; full brick, stone and precast cement panels siding; 60-amp circuit breakers (Crouse-Hinds), conduit wiring, cast iron supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Base cabinet draw to left of stove bottom is loose”; “Base cabinet draw to left of stove hole in bottom”; “Refrigerator was set to 38 degrees but temp measured 48 inside”; “Trash compactor chute in hallway is broken”; “Master B/R closet organizer, draw does not push shut”; “Clothing item stuck behind draw”. Also noted: “Safety Item: Parapet wall tie backs for front facade are in good condition”; “Metal vent piping for clothes dryers”; “Commercial units in basement common laundry room”; “Ceiling light bulb in fan fixture is out”; “Outlet to right of left side window is switched”; “Dining room out cover is missing”.
2024, a town home, about 114 years old: 14 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 kitchen; 2 exterior. As recorded: flat roof, asphalt/fiberglass; full brick and stone siding; stone foundation; 60-amp circuit breakers (General Electric), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Darker shaded areas on roof show where mineral is wearing”; “Left rear chimney, cement cap not finished and cored brick are loose”; “Cored brick open to weather, not filled with mortar”; “Rear of left side chimney is cracked”; “Right rear chimney cement cap is cracked and no rain caps on flue pipes”; “Safety Item: Metal fabric falling of railing for breezeway”. Also noted: “Only Fire Escape, Safety Item: Shelf bracket and tray left on 3rd floor fire escape landing”; “Fire escape is showing signs of rusting”; “Toilet installation requires a 14" rough opening not 12"”; “Shower door very close to bowl when opening, toilet should be a round bowl not elongated”; “Towel bar left side is very loose to wall”; “Safety Item: Clothes washer does not have a drip pan”.
2021, a town home, about 121 years old: 11 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 rooms; 2 exterior. As recorded: flat roof, asphalt/fiberglass; full brick, stone and masonry panel siding; rock foundation; 100-amp x 3 and 100-amp for aparment 3 fuses and circuit breakers (Eaton # Br2424l125 and Trumbull Fuse Panel), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof appears to be about 18+ years old”; “Roof silver paint is worn”; “Right rear chimney stucco is cracked and chipped on end”; “Left front chimney stucco is cracked and chipped”; “Safety Items: Parapet wall is cracked on left side of elevator support, front I beam”; “Parapet wall is cracked on right side of elevator support, front I beam”. Also noted: “Left rear down spout must be kept free of debris”; “Commercial unit in basement not checked for operation”; “Wall outlet in apartment rear hallway is loose to wall”; “Old manual crank elevator gearing in basement right front, does not operate”; “Next to basement slop sink”; “Main grounding cable on water main”.
2017, a town home: 8 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 1 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, rubber membrane; full brick siding; rock foundation; steam boiler heat on natural gas; 100-amp and (inadequate) circuit breakers (Siemens), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Left rear chimney flashing is cracked near top, water entrance point”; “Left rear chimney, flashing cement has pulled away from chimney, right rear corner”; “Flashing is cracked around roof vents”; “Left front chimney needs a cement cap. This will prevent water from penetrating into brickwork”; “Right side parapet wall copping has open joints. If left unrepaired coping can get loose and fall off roof”; “Steel hatch and frame has original primer paint”. Also noted: “Roof covering appears to be about 20 years old”; “Roof is in good condition”; “Roof is painted silver, the silver paint if maintained will continue to prolong the life of the roof”; “Steam radiators are not getting hot on all floors at the same time”; “Some radiators are not pitched back toward shut off valve”; “This will cause steam knock”.
2013, a town home: 11 items flagged: 5 exterior; 4 roof, chimney and attic; 1 structure. As recorded: gable roof, rubber membrane; full brick siding; rock foundation; (4) 100-amp service panels circuit breakers, BX wiring, lead supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Joints in parapets wall copping open and tile missing south west side”; “Flashing to wall open at south west corner”; “Flashing to wall open on attached roof side”; “Both skylight windows will not close and metal framing is rusted”; “Chimney cement cap is cracked and joints open around flue pipes”; “Rear chimney flue is not lined. Must assume all flues are not lined. If gas fireplaces are to be renovated metal liners should be installed”. Also noted: “No hose bibs found in front or rear”; “No exterior outlets found in rear”; “Clothes Dryer Vent Material”; “Third floor front room ceiling cracked from pressure of knee brace from roof”; “First floor rear room left side floor very spongy from non- supported floor joists at foundation wall”; “Basement entrance stair-well left side plaster peeling from wood lath”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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