What the Greenwood Heights reports found
Lou’s three summaries flagged 18 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (11), exterior (5) and rooms (2). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2022, a town home, a three-family house: 8 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 rooms. As recorded: flat roof, asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked roof; attic: no storage, none found ventilation; clapboard vinyl and aluminum siding, chimney: brick and metal flue pipe; poured concrete foundation, steel lally columns; 75 gallon gas (quick recovery) water heater (basement and boiler utility closet); 100-amp x 4 circuit breakers (Cutler Hammer # Br8-16l125sdp and General Switch # Tm810f1), BX wiring, lead supply pipes, public water; double-hung and thermal/insulated windows, hardwood t&g, tile and engineered wood floors, wood cabinets, wood, quartz and laminate counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof is between 15-18 years old”; “Mineral worn in front area”; “Left front chimney boxed out with plywood with no roofing material applied”; “Both skylight frames galvanize worn off and are rusted”; “Roof hatch is very heavy to open from ladder”; “Right front wall section open seam in vinyl siding and wall bumped out”; “Poor siding repair, 2nd floor left rear window”; “Storm door needed over front entrance”; “Draft from front door seal and mail slot”; “Front door striker plate needs to be adjusted”; “Safety Item: Fire escape is very rusted”; “Fire escape lader support bracket bolt backing out of exterior wall”; “Ladder support bracket bolt at corner is undersized”. Also noted: “Marble floor saddle cracked”; “Kitchen sink faucet loose”; “Base cabinet to right of dishwasher handle removed because dishwasher door hits handle”; “Microwave door needs adjustment”; “Sink base cabinet door lower hinge loose”; “Kitchen sink drain tail pipe is badly corroded”; “Safety Item:Outlet to left of sink not GFCI protected”; “Paint peeling over shower”; “Marble door saddle cracked”; “Tub porcelain, worn near drain”; “Light fixture over vanity not working”; “Main gas shut off cock in left front basement gas meter closet”; “Main 1st, 2nd, 3rd and PLP floor electrical panels in basement electrical closet”.
2019, a town home, about 118 years old: 3 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane, seen from: walked; attic: no storage, fiberglass insulation, none found ventilation; brick full brick and stucco siding, chimney: brick; rock foundation, supporting walls; hydronic heat on gas, 50 gallon (2-3 people) gas (quick recovery) water heater (basement and utility room); (2) 100-amp service panel circuit breakers (Murray and Eaton), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC; double-hung and thermal/insulated windows, hardwood t&g, tile and concrete, basement floors, wood cabinets, laminate and wood on island counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Silver roof paint is worn”; “Water laying at left rear of roof”; “Right front chimney has chip in rear side flashing cement”; “Roof hatch does not have a locking device to prevent unwanted intruders”; “Hole in left side, rear exterior basement cheek wall”; “Rear steel deck is showing signs of rusting”; “Holes in ceramic floor near pantry”; “Wall cabinets are hung with sheetrock screws”; “Wall cabinets are not screwed together at seam”; “Shelves in wall cabinets are bowing”; “Living room French doors slide bolt for floor and upper jamb is not installed and holes not drilled”; “Hole in floor in common hallway near radiator”; “Floor in common hallway needs to be finished on first and second floors”. Also noted: “Only partially visible through small hole in attic access panel”; “No date on water filter under sink in corner”; “Safety Item: GFCI outlet to left of sink will not trip”; “Left front window won't close TV cable in opening”; “Basement concrete floor need paint or tile”; “Railing in common hallway needs to be protected with varnish”; “Lock striker installed in reverse”; “Sub panel in second floor apartment”.
2016, a town home, over 79 years old, a two-family house: 7 items flagged: 6 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane, seen from: walked roof, framed with 2 x 6 rafters; attic: no storage, none found ventilation; clapboard vinyl siding, chimney: brick; brick and rock foundation; hydronic heat on gas, 40 gallon (1-2 people) gas (quick recovery) water heater (basement and utility room); 100-amp fuses and circuit breakers (General Electric), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water; double-hung windows, hardwood t&g, laminated t&g and linoleum floors, wood cabinets, laminate counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Small ponding near left front”; “Small cracking in roofing material near side walls”; “Hatch is not able to lock, missing two hook and eyes”; “Rear leader pipe strap is broken”; “Roof rafters are 24" on center and are supported by center bearing wall”; “Front wall supports are rotted”; “Front door inside plate is loose”; “Rear basement door missing knob”; “Formica laminate missing from edge of sink base counter”; “Sink base cabinet doors don't fit properly and draws crooked”; “Right front burner won't ignite”; “Baluster missing from handrail near second floor landing. Hand rail is loose”; “Steps are not level from settlement. This is common where floor joists are not 16" on center”. Also noted: “Front patio is covered in ceramic tile”; “Tile are loose at step and joints are eroded”; “Ceramic tile are not for exterior use”; “No GFCI outlet for basement kitchen”; “Steps are not level from settlement”; “Hall door to second floor apartment is hitting floor”; “Gap in corner of shower wall to ceiling”; “Shower drain cover missing”; “Ceiling light is not installed”; “Partially inspected, Cluttered with storage”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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