What the Long Island City reports found
Lou’s three summaries flagged 23 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (6), kitchen (4) and bathrooms (3). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2020, a modern, about 11 years old, a condominium: 4 items flagged: 4 kitchen. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane and pebble, seen from: walked; brick, glass and concrete full brick, metal and structural glass siding, chimney: metal flue pipe; poured concrete foundation, rienforced concrete floor framing, conrete piers; six units and tankless gas (quick recovery) water heater (basement and utility room); 100-amp for apartment circuit breakers (Square D), conduit and BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, ptac; sliders, thermal/insulated and fixed windows, hardwood t&g, laminated t&g and tile floors, laminate cabinets, granite counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Refrigerator upper cover frame is loose”; “Does have stainless steel hoses”; “Central laundry room in basement, washer has rubber hoses”; “Electric window shades were removed”. Also noted: “Terrace has hose connection”; “Whole house water filtration system”; “Safety Item: Smoke detectors may be original (2008)”.
2017, a contemporary, about 61 years old, a two-family house: 6 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 1 garage. As recorded: flat roof, slate and rubber membrane, seen from: walked; attic: no storage, passive ventilation; brick full brick siding, chimney: brick; poured concrete foundation, supporting walls; steam boiler heat on oil, hot water off the boiler; 60-amp 1st floor and 70-amp 2nd floor circuit breakers (Square D and Eaton), romex and BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC; double-hung, thermal/insulated and sliders windows, hardwood t&g and tile floors, wood cabinets, laminate counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Front right side missing slate from facade”; “Rear section of main roof water accumulating for last three feet”; “Cement chimney cap and ceramic flue are cracked”; “Plastic leader pipe leaking right rear”; “Some lentil irons starting to rust-jack over windows”; “If not repaired rusted lentil irons will crack brick work”; “Front door brick rollock has open joint in rear”; “Rear sliding door metal trim is lifted at platform, and needs to be caulked”; “Rear sliding door screen is torn”; “Front storm door handle is missing”; “Rear metal steps and platform have only the shop coat of paint and is rusting”; “Step support brackets are rusting”; “Rear basement steps side wall is cracked”. Also noted: “Front driveway drain must be kept clear or debris or water will overflow into garage”; “Rear basement entrance drain must be kept clear or debris or water will overflow into basement”; “Brick joint eroding on front wall rollock course”; “Front driveway apron trip hazard”; “Front driveway apron broken up”; “Oil fill right side of front stoop”; “Chimney is not stainless steel lined, required for gas boiler conversions”.
2014, an apartment house, about 7 years old: 13 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 bathrooms; 3 electrical system. As recorded: flat roof, asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked roof; thermostatically controlled fan ventilation; brick full brick siding, chimney: metal flue pipe; poured concrete foundation, rienforced poured concrete floor framing, conrete piers; 200-amp circuit breakers (Siemens), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, heat pump forced air; casement windows, hardwood t&g floors, laminate cabinets, corian counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Trip hazard on roof deck to right of hallway door”; “Leader pipe missing from downspout of elevator shaft roof”; “Ventilation fan cover missing, subject to water intrusion into duct system”; “L/S bedroom window won't close with crank handle”; “L/S living room window safety bar missing”; “Outlet in bedroom r/s open ground”; “Outlet on back of kitchen island open ground”; “Toilet wet at floor joint to tile”; “Tub water faucet handle loose”; “Diverter valve handle missing”; “GFCI outlet not tripping when grounded”; “Utility lights installed in bath”; “Tile joint open behind toilet”. Also noted: “Main water pressure pumps located in water room first floor behind building”; “Ground cable to rod berried in ground”; “Cover loose to junction box on ceiling in compactor room”; “Bathroom electric heater, unable to test, knob missing”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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