What the Sunset Park reports found
Lou’s six summaries flagged 36 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (15), exterior (11) and plumbing (3). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2021, a town home, about 116 years old: 6 items flagged: 3 plumbing; 2 structure; 1 heating and cooling. As recorded: rock foundation; copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Although the following is not part of plumbing report it is a safety”; “In rear of basement, base of lally column is rusted from leaking 5" drain pipe and concrete split”; “Safety Item: Large hole in cast iron waste drain pipe in boiler room can emit sewer gas”; “Large pool of waste water on basement floor from 5" cast iron "Y" fitting leak”; “Toilets.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAtouOBhA6EiwA2nLKH1iXkgzEcbR3aYnUUWcVxlXFzHIkygAtIPn7wZ9P1GZzj52cA2LQ”; “Left side water heater, in basement, shut off ball valve is broken”; “Boiler water site glass was below set point from leak in steam pipe”.
2018, a town home, about 100 years old, a three-family house: 2 items flagged: 1 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane; full brick, limestone and masonry siding; rock & mortar foundation. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Can roofing cement and roll of roofing material left on roof behind hatch”; “Objects left on roof will cause damage over time”; “Moisture penetrating front steps”.
2018, a town home, about 108 years old, a two-family house: 11 items flagged: 7 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 1 heating and cooling. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane; full brick and stucco siding; rock foundation; hydronic heat on gas; 100-amp x 3 circuit breakers (Cutler Hammer and General Electric), romex in attic and BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof needs to be painted with silver roof paint”; “This will extend the life of roof and keep it cooler during summer months”; “Roofing cement cans left on roof”; “Flashing cracked at base of left front chimney”; “Flashing cracked at right rear chimney, from old TV antenna damage”; “Flashing cracked at base of left rear chimney”; “Right front skylight glass missing and plywood has water damage”. Also noted: “Drain by rear entrance needs to be kept free of debris to avoid water in basement”; “Tree overhanging front roof is dumping debris all over roof”; “Secondary at either end of water meter”; “PLP panel left side breakers #'s 1, 3 , 4 and right side #'s 4, 5 breakers are double lugged”; “Larger panel will have to be installed to accommodate more breakers”; “Apartment intercoms for front door was not working”; “Main panels in basement utility closet right front”.
2016, a town home, about 111 years old: 7 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: flat roof, asphalt/fiberglass; full brick and stone siding; rock and mortar foundation; steam boiler heat on gas; (2) 100-amp service panel circuit breakers (General Electric and Murray), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof is over 20 years old has lost most of its mineral surface”; “Rubber membrane is a good choice over asphalt fiberglass flat roof (Can be painted silver to reflect heat)”; “Roof rafters are 24" on center and weight load for snow also has to be considered”; “Mortar has fallen away from ceramic firewall copping joints”; “Roofing cement around base of right rear chimney is cracked”; “Hole in covering of right rear chimney flue”; “Flashing cracked on right side and left sides under copping”. Also noted: “Rock wool insulation in attic”; “Tree in front is hitting and rubbing house”; “Floor uneven nails sticking up in front of sink”; “Paint peeling over sink area”; “Outlets both sides of sink are not GFCI protected”; “Outlet above sink is not GFCI protected”; “Parquet floors need to be sanded and finished”.
2015, a contemporary, about 7 years old, a condominium: 6 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 1 kitchen. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane; full brick and masonry siding; poured concrete foundation; 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray), BX wiring, cast iron supply pipes, public water, wall unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roofing cracked at south and north side corners where flat roof meets walls”; “Seams opening up south middle”; “Wear near south east corner”; “Roofing is wearing near drain on lower section of roof”; “Copping on parapet wall lower section has open bed joints”; “Roof drain from stairwell roof is draining directly on flat roof”; “Screen door to balcony does not close properly”. Also noted: “Caution: Balcony railing open at corners enough for a small child or pet to crawl through”; “Handles missing from speedy valves under sink”; “Sheetrock tape rippled near smoke detector”; “Right side and left side bedroom A/C sleeves will be drafty in winter and hot in summer”; “Ceiling in gas meter room water damage near fresh air vent”; “Safety Item: Forth floor emergency lighting not working in stairwell”; “Whole house trap in water room in basement”.
2015, an apartment house, about 6 years old: 4 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior; 1 kitchen. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane; full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Flashing to right of stairwell door is cracked at corner”; “Small roof over boiler room has standing water”; “Metal chimney support brackets are rusted, both sides”; “Above and to right of right side entrance bricks are cracked from door lentil iron rust-jacking”; “Metal stairs to small boiler room roof and elevator room are rusted and have only primer coat”; “Ceramic tile in front of oven is loose”. Also noted: “Cabinets are hung with sheetrock screws not cabinet hanging screw”; “Balcony railing has large space at corners. Small animals, cat or small dogs could fall”; “No emergency lighting in stairwell and light fixture not working on two floors”; “Lights not working in hallway”; “Lights not working in elevator”; “Sub panel in apartment behind entrance door”; “First floor electrical room”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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