In accordance wilh your request, a ltmited structural and mechanical inspclion ofthe subjecl property wasmade byNeil Schmelkin,

P.E., on Augusr 9'r'.2012. Thc following repon has been prepared based on those findings. For your information a copy ofhis resume is atlached to this rePon

be read in

This report is the complete response to your rquest for an mspectlon ofthis property and should full. It superscdes aDy discussions that may have occurred during the inspection.

To prcvide maximum infomation prior lo your decision regarding the premises, ifyou have any questions about lhis reporl, our inspectjon, or require any re-inspcclion work, please call our omce rmmediately for clanficallon and scheduUng infomarion. If there is any area of lhis Properly where you have a parlicular concem, based on this rcporl or your own personal observalrons or informalion, we recomrnend a more exhaustive technical valuation and obtaining
eslimates

Altached hereto are th field noles which contain addilional information. These are included as

part of lhe overall evaluation. A separate lermite/wood borcr repon, wrth all the necessary cenificalion information for your mo(gage lender, is also aftached lo the back ofthls repon. This letler is for you to satisfi/ your bank's need for cenification and rs not a warranty or guaranty. See the body of our following narrative report for all our commeDts and rcommendations regarding
termlte risks. Bctween the lime

oflhis inspection and closing, property conditions

risk

il is very important to complete

tille.

before taking

can change. To reduce your a thorough walk-lhrough Dspection of the entire premises Attached is a Pre-title Checklisl to aid you during lhe walk lhrougl.

Plerse refer to the Stsndrrds

& Limitrtions of this report for impo rnt informstion.

DNT'INITIONS

For your reference while rcading the report that follows, the following definitions may be helpful:

EXCELLENT

Component or system is in "as new" condition requiring no rehabililalioD and should perform in full accordance wilh expected
perfomance.
Component or system is sound and perfoming its funclion, although it may show signs ofnormal wear and tear. Maintenance and some minor rehabilitation work may be required. Component or system falls into one or more ofthe following categories:

GOOD

FAIR

a) Evidence of previous repa;s not in compliance with commonly

accepted standards, b) Workmanship nol in compliance with commonly acccpted standards, c) ComponeDt or system is obsolele, d)Component

system approaching end of expected performance. Repair or replacemeDt is requrred 1o prevent fuiher delerjoration or to prolong

or

expected

lfe

POOR

Component or system has eilher failed or cannot be relied upon lo conlinue performing its original funclion as a result ofhaving excecded

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its expected perfomance, excessive dfeffed maintenance, or state of disrepair Present condition could contribute or cause the deteriomlion of olher adjoining elements or systems. Reparr or rplacement is
rquired

OPERATIONAL/

SERVICEABLE

Generally used for equipment No major repairs or replacement foresem in irmediate or near future. Mahtenance work, normal repairc and some minor rehabilitation work may be requred

For purpose oflhis report, all drections (left, nght, rear, etc.) are taken from the viewpoint obsefler standing in ftonr ofthe building and facing it.

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STANDARDS AND LIMITATTONS

This inspectron and reporl have been conducted ln compliance with the,,Slandard ofpractice of the National Acadeny of Building Inspeclions Enginee$ for Residnces and Smalt Buildings.', A copy of this document is available for review at our office

Whil some references to hazardous mateials, safety coDcems, and code compllance may be made, the scope of thls report does not include investigalions for code compJiance, the investrgation for special pemits/approvals; orpdoruses of premises, a safety audit; town, city or well watff quality; an inspection for toxic compounds in the soil or air under or around these premises, or iD the property itself includirg RADON, LEAD, LEAD PAINT or LEAD PAINT HAZARDS, CHLORDANE, UREA-FORMAIDEH\DE, ASBESTOS, EXTREMELY LOW FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS (ELF), MAGNETIC FIELDS, INDOOR AIR QUAI-ITY, MOLD, HAZARDOUS CHEMICAIS or COMPOLTNDS, etc., or in rhe prcpe(y itself; underground storage tants, proximity to a toxic waste site, nor a search of any public records These tests and surveys can be obtained ftom laboratodes and fiIms specializing in thse areas.
Our inspectior/evaluation is intended to prcvide an ovediew ofthe condition ofthe building and its cornmon elements based on pattems of problems and overall areas or conditions requiring rcpair, replacement or any other conective action It is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis of each and every problem and unsatisfactory condition existing within the building. As an example, we do not check every window, heating element or electrical outlet, nor do we discuss consequences for not properly corecting deficint iterns. Appliances are not checked nor are any equipmenl recalls included in this rcport-survey The same apphes to lawn sprinkler systems, fire
sprinlders and scurity systems.

Furlher, this rcport does not address Wind and Flood insumnce cdleria, which can be provided, Deeded, at aD additional fee.

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Our primary purpose is to provide for you an undeFtanding of the house you are considering. We do, of course, Iook for problems, particularly those we would consider major deficienciesPlease keep in mind that we genemlly define a major deficieDcy as one that would cost in xcess of approximately $?00 to corfect. Any house will have minor items desening attention. OfteD, these are matten of pelsonal preference. It is not the intenl of our inspection to detail every minor defect we might find. Tle rcport is not to be consideted a guamnty of conditlon and IIo wananty is implied.

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Owning any buildhg involves some risk Evcn lh mosr comprehnsrv inspction cannot bc expccted lo reveal e\.ery condition you may consider relevanl to your ownership. Fu(her, wrthout disasscmbling the building. nor cvcryhing can be known
You, as a responsible buyer, should cxamine the poflions oflhis building for wlxch you are mosl able to judge acceplability- This rncludes such lhings as lloor corcrings, degree oI floor slopes and unevenness, interior rvall and ceiling finishes, appliances, ctc-

As Professionals, it rs our responsibility to evaluate avarlable evidence relevant lo the major syslems in this building We are nol, however, responsible for conditions thal could not be seen, were concealed by the seller, or were not within the scope of our service at th lime of the
inspection.

Crjlerium Tauscher Cronacher Engineers offers two t)?es ofresidential inspections: lhe slandard inspectjon and the comprehensive jnspectioD. Essentially the standard inspeclion relies on visual evidence availabl at tbe hme of inspection, while the comprehensive inspeclion rehes on visual evidence plus analysis, invasive testing, hiring of experts, and extnded on-site evaluation 10
reach conclusions,

Thts repofl is lh standard inspection. Ifa comprehensive reporl is desrred, please advrse us and we can so proceed Permission will need to be granted from lhe owner as some intnrsive tcsling may be needed The cost of comprehensive reports ls based on man-houls and vendor charges, and is generally over ten (10) to twenty (20) umes the cosl of a standard report This repon is nol an exiaustive technicalevaluatton

The condltlons, recommendalions, suggeslions contained herein are the result of a visual inspection of reasonably and safely accessrble areas as observed dudng the time of this rnspeclion, without removrng surface materials, doing any cxploratory demolitiol1, pdoIming
any teslrng or moving fumiturc and stored ilems, and are prcsented to make this house a better and more comforlable home in which to live.

AREAS NOT INSPECTED

As with all houses, especully those that are occupied when we perform our inspection, there may be problems or evidences ofproblems that were not vlsible lo us These are sometimes the result of intentional efiorts to disgDis problcms or cvidences of problems thal would have been part of our overail evaluation of the house and our recommndations 10 male il belter Whil such evidences may exist, but were not vrsibl to us, when they are uncovered dunng the course ofa pr-litle inspection or renovalion or repair work you undertake, they will require repair These repairs may be cosmetic (surface) or structural in nature and could be expensrve to rectify. StructDral members may have been alered, damaged, or removed by the previous owner(s) and evidences ofsame were not visible wilhout removal ofsurface materials.

In this home, other than normal interior and exlerior finishes which cover the slructural components of lhe house, thc followrng were arcas where surfaces and structural components
were covered and thus, we were not capable ofevaluating the hidden components:

Basement/lower level areas which were exlensively clultered witb stored items or debris.

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Garage area which was extensively clutleled with stored items or debris.

Exterior podions oflhc house which were parlially covered by stored i1ems, foliage,
sbrubbery, trees, decks, etc.

Over fumished home which was also blocked wilh tmanl's belongings.
Aras above vaulted or finished ceilings where no access is provrded.

When access to various areas can reasonably be providd by removal ofstorcd items, debris, e1c,, we recommend that when the prcmises is left in a "broom clean'' condition (as a requirement for the property lransaction), a reinspectron of lhese premises be performed. Since these conditions are beyond our control there is a charge for retum tnspeclions which can be scheduled tbrough our office.

Our investigation oflhe electncal system is limited to the vjslble components, the entrance cable, meter box, service panel, oullets and swltches, and the visible potuon of the widng. Wherc possible, the cover ofthe seflice panel is removed to investigate the conditions in it.

larger ponion of the electrical system is hidden behrnd wails and ceilings and, obviously, all the condilions rclating to these unseen areas carmot be known

While some deficiencies ln th system ate readily discemible, not all conditions that can lead to the inlerruption ofelectdcal service, or that are hazardous, can be identified As the researchng ofpublic records and excavation work are not within the scoi)e ofthis repofl, it could nol be fully ascerlained whether or not same is served by municipal sewers. cesspools, septic tank and til field, etc This information should be obtained pdor to puchase since a visual inspeclion cannot determine the t)'pe ofwaste disposal system. Ifapplicable, approvals for the sewer comection should be obtained

You were present at the lime of mspection and observed the visual mspection procedures and mthods employed in our galhenng of information. A verbal summary of all major ilems was given at completion. Howevet as told to you, the verbal summary does not lake the place ofthe following witten report and we feel it is essential that you rcad and unde$tand this writlen report which supeNedes any verbal or electronically transmilted informatlon that, by its very nature, is
incomplete.

DESCRIPTION
This house is a two story residence, approximately 4oyean old, consistrng ofaluminum siding and brick veneer exteriorwalls with asphalt shmgle and roll roofing roofsurfacing

The home is semi-attached, with rear yard, off street parking, and is of two family rcsidential layoul
There have been changes 10 these premises since the original Certificale of Occupancy such as a finished basemenl and mechanical changes. It is rccommended that a Crtificate ofoccupancy as the property now stands be provided to you at the time of closing ]'his C of O documenl will

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hlp to assurc you that the alterations were properly constructed and met Building Code
rcqurrements,

STRUCTURAL
The basic construction of these premises consrsts ofconcretc foundation walls and columt-girder system for the suppoi of lhe firsl levl floor joist members This is a standard method of
construction, Where visible, the basjc stmctural mmbers are in good condihon.

Wilh sections ofthe basement area finished off. all ofthe basic structural members could not be
examined. There is no openjng 10 the area above the top floor ceiling, and thus it is not possible 10 comment on structure or other features in this area,
Some structural rpairs and upgrading are rcommended as follows:

Sealing the cracks in the foundation walls, both inside and outside Proper sealing of these cracks will help to prevent moisture penetration/ieakage and will help to prevent them from getting laryer This condition rc not serious and can be readtly corected by a good handyman. I! should be noted that Dany foundahon walls do develop cracks Further, the degree of cracking in these premjses does not rndrcale a major struclure defect.
The larger crack in the garage wall should be properly repaired.

An acceptable method of mmrmizing water passag through foundation wall cracks is by injecting low viscosty epoxy resins into the cmcks. Because the crack will be rigidly bonded, only cracks nol expected to be subjected to future movement should be injection-grouted
Only poxy rcsin systems conforming to A S T.M Specification C881, Epoxy Resin Base Bonding Systems for CoDcrete, Tlpe I or lI of yiscosity Crade I should be used. Cracks as narrow as 0.0004 inch have been successftlly groDted by experienced waterproofing contracto$ who specialize in thrs work
Repair and fiuther investigale the water damage and leaks noled al1he lower level main bathroom ceiling, and master batfuoom ceiling This will requrre surface rcmoval, and

intemal probing Further investigalion ofwater marks, and stams noted on lhe garage ceiling, and walls This will require suface removal. There is also evidences ofmold which should be
remediated and turther tested

There has been some settlement of these premises which is to be expected and the overall struclural stabdily ofthese premises can be descnbed as sound.

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Therc arc areas in and around tlus housc thal cncourage dry or wet rot and mold Rot and mold can rcsull from moisture accumulattng in arcas where the normal drying process is rcslricled. Allhough il was nol possible for us 10 actually obsewe any srgnificanl ro1 or mold , it has becn our expcrience that, where condilions cxist for rot and Drold, a ceiain amount of nsk must b assumcd Some ofthese areas pelgllially arel

Th condition oflilework around tubs and showers, allowing water to penetrate into the framing behind the tilesi
Water leakage around toilets;

Thc opening around walywindow t'?e air conditioning units;

The areas adjacent to backed-up gutteF;

Therefore, il is possible lhat rot and mold will be encountered, panicularly if projects are undenakcn that involve disassembly of the ponions of the structure inaccessible lo visual inspection This is t)?ical for any home. Proper sleps should be taken to halt and/or minimize condltions that encourage rot Proper maintcnance includes painting or staining any exposed wood to prevent morslur penetralion, caulking al joints between drffrent materials, and providing or maintaining good natural ventilation. Even with these precaulions, rol and mold may still develop in lhse or other areas. The impoflanl lhing to remember is that any damaged wood and surface malerials need to be rcplaced as soon as possible to prevent any damage from spreading to olher wood framing and/or surfaces. At lhe time of any reparr work, areas normally hidden from view can be inspecled for signs of delerioration. Based on visible evidence, wc consider lhe struclural condition of these prem)ses to be acceplable. The condilions noted here are common in many homes we inspect of thjs age and conslruction tt?e Most ofthe recommendations we have made are relatively easy to coDplete.

TERMITES
Based on our observations on those portions ol the building that were accessible, no active lermites or termrte action was apparent at the timc of inspection. No probings wre made, no surface malrials were removed ln or on these premises, nor *ere fumishings moved since this would lend to cause damage to same

wrth arcas cluttered, blockeavmaccessible and wrlh lhe full inspection for termites could nol be made.
Furlher lhe lower level is extensively fiDished.

basement area finished

offlhe way il is,

There are areas in and around these premises which can permit easy tmite enlry. Thesc include:

The exlerior wall surfacing in close/direct contact with the ground Thc entrance platforms.

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The concrete slab portions oflhe house. The finished poiions ofthe basement. Damp areas.

Thus, periodlc lermile inspectlon (every I lo 2 years) of the prmises is rccornmended. 'fhis is normally done a1 no charge by exterminating firms. This is importanl because termitc cntry can be anticipaled and these inspeclions will detect the condition before any major damage can occur.

As an alternalive, an anri-lermite chemical trealment ofthe premises should be considered. This is a pretcl!4litre4qslllg but il will also halt any lermile aclion lhat may be going on whrch is nol detectable at this time.

You should be aware lhat a new (realmnt process krown as "bait" can be used lo lreat a properly, without lhe injection of dangerous chemicals into the soil. This treatmenl method will override lhe need to mitigate difficuh trcatmenl areas. We encourage you to consider this
ahemative to protecling your investment

Although "no evidence" oftermiles, termite action or other wood-destroying orga sm activlty or action js repo(ed, becausc of lhe insidious habits of these organlsms, no rsponsibility is assumed for such conditions thal may exist or may be startinB and was not visiblc. Further, this repon ls nol a warlanly or graranty that there arc no wood destroying organisms, but an inspection report
Condilions exisl in and around this home that would encounge carpenter anl and othcr insect activily. Spccifically, these insects prefcr lo nesl in damp environmenls Therefore, all areas where wood is close lo the ground, and/or likely to become moist al various limes of lhe year, should be kept under obseryation for possible jnsect entry and rotling wood replaced al lhis lime 'I hesc lnsecls leale very little visible evidence of rnfeslatlon and are genelally seen only during the summer months h should be noted lhat lhes insects are usuallv donnanl in the colder
months.

DRAIn-AGE
a major porlion of it could not b investigated for signs of molsture, water seepage and,/or waler leakage. Whilc there were no signs of sDch problems, an awareness of lhe possibility ofsuch moisturc entry and its effects for th basement area should be maintained It is recommended that you kp the basement under observalion for any signs of potential moislure entry. This would include cracks in the foundation walls, stains on the walls, uncxplained dampness in the carpet, moisture, water entry into the unfinished areas of lh basement, and following heaw rains, ifwater accumulates near lhe house,

Wilh the basement finished offas it is,

Al lhis lnne, various repairs

(resetting,

joinl leaks, elc.)

are needcd 10 lhe gutlr-leadet syslem to

allow saDe to function correctly.

There are low spols in th grounds around lhe premises which can retain rvatr and should be ln general, the ground shoDld be sloped so lhat surface water will flow regraded or fillcd positively away from the housc The low spors were noted in the planting areas around thc

in

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lt is imporlant to kcep lhe basement *'indow wells cleaned, clear and drained al ali limes.

All

concrete areas around the house should be properly sealed where they meel the exterior foundation walls.
The crack in the garage wall should be sealed so as to prevent moislure enlry.

Tfie inslallation of one or more dehumrdifier unils in the basemenl area is recommended for humidity control.

IIEATING
Heating for these prcmises is provided by two gas fired, Standard Furraces. Tbe system consists of2 zones hot air and rs lhermostaticaily controlled
Experience within the industry has shown that the typical wrrh aiI conditioning is I5lo 18 years

life

span

of a heating unit of this t)?e

These units appear to be relatively new at this time. A warranty should be passed along

if

applicable.

l'he heating system was shul down and nol iD operation upon our arival at lhe house The syslem was then started up and operated briefly, since the a/c system was operaling, durirg the time of
inspection.
be cleaned and serviced for proper operalion PRIOR to the take-ovcr oflhese premises, and al least oncc cach year lhercafter. Do nol neglect lhis imporlant prg:l!!!e slep to insure that the unlt is jn operating order for your use.

It is recoftmended lhal thc bumer and healin8 unit

This cleaning and servicing should rnclude the notor, blower, filter; a check for proper chimney drafl; an efficiency test which would include carbon monoxide levels, smoke lest and stack tempelature; safly devices; humidifler, e1c. The humidifier needs frequenl cleanlng to Prevent mold buildup

In order to assure maximum efficiency wrth lhis hot air system, it will b necessary lo clean or replace the air fihers regularly. These should be cleaned or replaced at least once or twrce duting the heating season, morc iiequenlly if iDspeclions indrcale that they are becoming clogged wilh dust and dirt. Clogged filters can dramatically reduce the efficiency and can cause malfirnction of
the system. Please be aware lhal lhc heat xchanger (which is lhe central and most critical pan of a hot air fumacc) could only be viewed to a Iimited xtent. Those areas *hich werc usible appeared lo be

serviceable You should understand that this is a very limited examinalion and nol a conclusive evaluatioD of lhe heat exchanger. A conclusive evaluatron can only be done erther visually by at leasl a partial dismanlling ofthe fumace or by a smoke test or othcr tesls thal would idc ify combustion prcducts in the heated air A cleaning ofall duclwork and heating grilles is also suggesled.

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Due 10 the localron oflhe fumace which results in long runs ofductwork, the proper and uniform hea(mg ofall areas oflhis house will possibly be lessthan desirable. The unevenness oftcmperalures also applies to the central air conditioning in these premises

Energy saving mulli-set clock thermostats have been installed. For maximum fuel savings, the difference between temperalure seltings shouid not exceed 8 degrees.

A carbon monoxide firc alarm system.

gas deteclor should be placd near the heatiDg unil or as part

of a security-

Carbon monoxidc can bc a by-product ofbuming oils. natural gases and other fuels lt is also odorless and colorlcss, which means that it can go undelected. The symploms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be easily mistaken for influenza or other common illnesses.
Carbon monoxide emissions can occur during improper operalron or rnadequate venlilation ofthe

following:

Automobiles or lawn equipmenl running in a garage or enclosed spacc

o , kerosene space heaters Fumaces, waler healers, ovens, clothes dryers and other gas appliances Wood-burning stoves or fireplaces Ouldoor gas grjlls leaking fumes into an open window or door Charcoal broilers Swimming pool heaters localed near oradjacent to windows and doors
Gas,

Proper maintenancc of all equipment, including related flues or vents that use bumrng oils, nalural gases or other fuels, is still lhe best way 10 avoid carbon monoxide poisoning A carbon monoxide delectorcan also reduce these risks

AIR CONDTTIONING
Central air conditioning is provided through the same ductwork and air handler as the heating system. This is commonly found in houses with warm air heatrng systems. The system consists of older extenor compressors and is two zones. The cxtcrior portion oflhe central air condilioning equipmcnl is aging and repars/rplacement same should be planncd for wilhin the next few yars.
11

of

should be kept

equipment is approximately 12 years.

in mind thal lhe average life of air conditioning compressor component Thisu t appears to be dald mid l 990s at this time

The central air condilioning equipmcnt was working at thc time of inspeclron but was not operarrng properly, nor was the cooling proper and uniform This condilion needs lo be fuflher
invesligaled and properly corrected.

It appeared lhat portrons of lh house are cooler lhan others, and threfore, the system should be checked and balanced as needd

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The cleaning or changing offilters ar least every 6-8 weeks in the heating and cooling seasons ls
stronSly recommended

Air conditioning repairs, comments

and upgrading are rndicaled at lhis time as follows:

be lnstalled. Il rs recommendd that you wire the attic exhaust fan to bolh a thermostat and a humidistat This will enable the fan to be actualed Dnder a high temperature or a high humidity condi(ion in the attic-

A thermostatically controllcd attic venlilator fan should

Inslall a lock

a11he

exterior airconditioning disconnect swirch.

All ductwork

and condensate prpmg shoDld be cleaned and scrviced

INSULATION/WEATHERPROOFING
ln any hom, lhc lwo most impo(ant areas with regard 10 oplirnizing energy efficiency penain to the conduction and infiftralion losses. Conduclion (or loss through th walls and ceiling) is primarily conlrolled by insulation Infilrration loss (drafts or air leakage) is controlled by caulking and weatherstripping (See our recomrnendalions rcgarding caulking under "EX]'ERIOR")

ln this

house. both the infiltration and conduction losses are reasonably well controlled and no major additional work is recomnended al rhis lrme

In addition to conlrolling conduction and infiltration

losses, the next mosl important area lo

assure maximum energy efficiency is the efEciency ofthe heating unit ilself.

All oflhe

exlerjor glass in this housc is oflhe insulating glass t'?e and this is good.
glass has a finite life span and glass replacement from lime to time can be expected. of such a glass unit is indicative of a &oken seal.

All insulating

Condensation developing between lhc panes

Thesc conditions arc not always vjsible, and it is recommnded thal lhe glazing be rc-checked undr different tempemture and bumidity conditions. b gencral, repair of broken seals requires the rplacemenl ofthe damaged glass unit. The altic area was inaccessible and thus, it is not possible lo contnent on the insulation in lhis area. We recommend that when access to the attic area is created, the insulatioD b checked. There should bc al least six inches of insulation (R-19) inthe "floor" oflhe aftic. For reasonable fuel conservalion, howevcr, nine inches (R'30) ofinsulation rs belter ln houses ofthis design the heated rooms over the garag can sometimes bc cooler than the rest of the house. Addilionat insulation can be added lo the garage ceiling to rmprove this condilion
somewhal

The exposed water prpes should be insulated to reduce condcnsation and lh possibility offreezeups. as well as save energy in lhe hol waler piping The roolarca access door should be weathentripped and insulated to cut down drafls and loss
heal.

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VENTILATION
Venlilalion is very impoflant for all buildings. Allic ventilation will reduce the amount of moisture lhat can devclop in insulated attics and can increase roof shingle and sheathing life by reducing heal, condensalton and mildew/mold forming from stagnan( atr Good vnlilalion yields a heallhicr living environment as well, as it reduces the accumulation of offensive and,/or toxic
fumes,

Bascment or crawlspace venlilatton is needed to rcmove moisture. Basemenl ventilation is provided by windows The amount ofventilalion appears to be adequale. Basement vcnt ation is imporlanl to minimize lhe effects of any waler lhat might seep jnlo this area We recommend keeping all oflhe basement windows open throughout the summer monlhs whcn weather conditions produce cool, dry air. During the hurnid spells, th windows sbould bc shut and a dehumidifier utilized. As appropdale, windows should be equipped wrth screens to prvenl rodnt and insect entry and bars for secunty rcasonsThe clolhes dryer venl hose is the flexible rt?c lhat easily coils, clogs and impedes the flow ofatr. We rccommend thal it be replaced with a rigid aluminum duct. Tfiis is a relalively inexpcnstve improvement and can add life to lhe equipmenl, as well as eliminale a fire hazard.

More natural year-round venljlation for the attic area flat rcof is recommended. The amount of venlilalion sbould be one squarc foot of frcc vcnl area for each 300 square feel ofattic lloor area This is lo prevent/corecl condcnsalron problems

HOT WATER
For each apaflmenl, domeslic hot water is provided by a gas fired, was in operalion at the (ime ofthe iDspection.

A.O Smith water heater.

Each

The water heater has a capacily

these premises-

of

50 gallons This should be adequate for the normal needs

of

However, this gas fired unil should be cleaned and serviced prior to when these prernises are taken over and at least once each year thercalicr. Also, the emciency of lhe bumer needs to be checked regularly
The normal industry life span of hot water heatcrs is 10 years This heater is dated 2007. Separale heaters should be bled al lhe drain valve every 6 monlhs to rid the tank sediment.

of damaging

For safely reasons and to be sure you are not waslrng eneryy on the production ofhol waler, you should check the lemperature of the hot water produced. If it is above 120 degrees, we recommeDd that you reduce rt lo that level to minimize your hot waler energy requiremenls. To
be mosl accurate, use a thennometer al the hot water faucet

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PLUMBING

A plumbinS system consists of three major components, the supply prping, the wasle or drain piping, and the fixrures The distribution piping brings the watcr to fi fix1ure from a private well or public water main, and thc wasle prplng carries the water from the fixture to a private seplic syslem orlo a public sewer line.
The distribution piping is smaller diameter piping that operates undr pressure. These pipes musl be water-1ight The dmin or waste piping does not operale under pressurc, inslead 1)pically uses gravily to drain the waler from the fixture to lhe septic lank or sewfl Thus, these pipes must slope in order to work properly

Ih main water supply pipe coming into this property is copper

The main water culoffvalve is located in the laurdry area, behind the laundry sink. The visible watr supply dislnbuhon piping is copper, which is prefered. and 11 appears sel1rceable condrtion.

10 be

in

All plumbing fixturcs

be planned for.

were tested and found to be in working order. However, some of the fixlurs are original, and somewhat neglecled, replacemenls ofoider faucets, and washers should

Water pressure/flow is normal,

During the inspeclion waler pressures were tested in both ndividual fixtures and in combined usage/flow as is prcbably llpical in noimal family operation
Thc various plumbing/maintenance deficiencies noled should be properly attended
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Repair and further invesligate the bathroom ceilng leals, and leaks noted at the garage
Secure loo'e loilets in the batfuooms

Test the dishwasher, and laundry equipmenl rn the upper aparhent which was blockd

off.
The drain lines in this home consrst ofiron and PVC pjping. Where visible, this syslem was m operational condition a1 the iime of inspeclion Due to age, some wasle and drain pip repairs and/or rcplacment in the not too distant future should bc anlicipaled

encourage shutting weak,

single lever water shul-off valve is rccommended at the washing machine hose taps to off the valves to prevenl leaks at the hose connections which are generaliy

ln connection with the waste disposal system, no visible evldence ofback-up problems wilh same was apparent al lhe lime oFinspection. lt should be realized ihat no excavations or diggings were made as pafl oflhis inspection.

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No infonnation was available at the premises as to whlher or nol same ls served by municipal sewers, cesspools, septic tank and tile fild, etc. This infonnation should be obtained prior 10 purchase since a v]sual inspection cannot delermine the tt?e ofwaste disposal system

A1l waste lines should be snaked clean when the bouse is laken over, as a preventativc
Natural gas is in use rn this house. To avoid a polenlially dangerous mislake. we suggest that all ofthe gas piping be idntified clearly (perhaps by wrapping it with omnge tape) to distinguish it from the waler piping We also recommend confirming with the gas utility company that all is in compliance with curent regxlations and safety standards

EI,ECTRICAI, A t'?ical elect.ical syslem consists oflwo distinct components: (1) the elect c seruice
entrance,

and (2) the electric circuiis The service ntrance determines the capacity of the electnc power available to the home The electdc circuits drtibute the powerthrough the home.

Electdcal devices m a home t)?ically use erther 120 volts or 240 volts The major appliances such as clothes dryers, kitchen mnges, watI healers and elctric heating units require 240 vohs Gneral purpose ci.cuits (lighting, outlets, etc ) requir 120 volts
Where visible, the geneEl condilion ofthe wiring and fixtures is sediceable.

The electrical power enteing these prcmises consisls of a thrce wire servtce, 1201240 .volt^ge with 150 amperes available for the lower apartmenl and 150 amperes available for the upper apartment. ThIs power is adequate.
the upper apartment, the main eiectrical panel for this home was manufactured by Federal Pacific Electric (FPE), and it is identified as a "Stab-Lok'load ceDter FPE Stab-Lok load cenlers are considered by some experts 10 be defeclrve and potenhally hazardous, and were the subject ofa two year CPSC investigation in the early l9E0's Thjs investigation was terminated prematurcly; with the study incomplete, no product recornmendations were Nsued by the CPSC. The breakers have been shown to fa under certain electric fault condltions leading to wire overheatmg and a potential fire hazard Breakers have even been l:rown to pop out ofthe panel when the cover was removed Replacement with a new panel is rccommended. FPE has not been in busrness since the late 19?0's, and there is no manufacturer recourse available
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The major appliance cables are aluminum, and althougb "approved," they should be penodically jnspected for tightness and corosion by a hcensed elect4cian

All major appliances should be installed on their own individual crcurt for firll power efficiency and to prevnt overloading of other crcuits The prcsent circuits should be fully rdentified so it rs krown whal electrical load rs on each circuit This can be done by the owner by shulting off circuils and documentmg what is on same. 11 is importa to rcmember thal no one circuit is to be overloaded, and ifthere is any doubt about this rtem, a competent electricGn should b consuhedFufthcr, it is rcconmended that Board ofFir Underwritd Certificates be obtarned coveing all the wiring now in these premises

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The circuit breakrs should be "energizcd" or lumed on and off, to assure lhey are functioning when the housc is laken over and periodically lhereaner. Tripping the crrcuil breakers will remove corrosive deposils thal lend 1o form and lnsure lhal lhey ar opeEble

More circuits lbr more oullets for various rooms ar rccommended to eliminale the extension
cords that were noted.

Ground fault current interrupting l)?e outlets are recommended to replace present outlets which are within six fcct of any sink or water faucel, in the gange, at cxterior oudets, and unfinished
basement areas

This house is equipped with somc ground fault circuit interruplers (GFCI'S) The purpose ofa GFCI circuit is to provide posilive protection againsl a shock hazard since it will r'lriprr almost inslanlaneously, thus protecling you Should a GFCI crcurt inlerrupler "trip", srmply reset 11 for conlinuing operalion. Periodically, you should lest the GFCI cjrcuir inlerruptcrs for proper opefttioD. There is a test bulton. When you push the tcsl bulton, th GFCI circuit inlerupter should trip to the "OFF" position.
Covered t)?c light fixtures are recommended jn closets whcre bare bulbs can conlacl clothes,
stomge ltems, elc. For your safcly, we suggesl relaining a compctcnt licnsed eleclrjcian to review lhe system, check the circuilry, corect vanous deficiencies and assure that ever),thing is sound

damage lo electrical equipment caused by fluctuations in the incoming an eleclrical surge protectol is recommended. This devrce needs lo be installed to a cunnt, breaker in thc main electncal panel by a licensed eleclrician

In order to prevenl

Fmally, lhe installatron ofa small emergency genmbr is rccommended. This generalor should h.ive capacity for and connected to rtems such as the well pump, food refrigeration, heating, secunty system and mrnimum lighting.

INTERIOR
As a responsible buyer, you arc besl able lojudge the condition of the lnterior finish ofthe rcoms. In this seclron of the report we are concemed with lhose things which arc technically and financially significant. For example, stains which might indicale roof or plumbin8 leaks; older wall or ceiling material which may require repair/replacement; lhe use of substandard materials on interior walls or ceilings; or lhe quality and coDdilion ofsuch items as the doors and cabinetry are those things which can affecl lhe overall quality and condition ofa home

The rntenor walls aDd cilings of these premises are lined wlth sheetrock. A number of nails employed to fasten this sheetrock havc a lendcncy to pop out. This condition is inherent witb sheetrock conslruction. when lhe inrerior is rc-decorated, the painter will rccess lhese nails and plaster ovr lhem so they will no longer be visible.
The cracks nolcd at the gamge of lhe premrses can be taken care of when re-decoraling- Tapjng th larger cracks for reinforcing purposes is rccommended

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Squeaking floors are the result ofloose floor boards which require re-nailing. This condilion has no structural sig ficance.

Various door and door hardwarc servicing/lubncation and adjustment is needed. All doors need to
be made 10 open and close easily.

Althougl the exterior doors are serviceable, it is recommended that they

t]?e insulated doors for security rcasons aIId energy efficiency

be replaced wrth steel

A proper egress window should be lnstalled in the finished basement for fire safety

All

evidences of leaks should be rnvestigated and corected as ncessary Some of these wetc noted on garage celllng, and bathroom ceilings, and at lhe steps to the second floor. It should be noted thal the scope oflhis report is to "red-flag" leak evidence, not to investigate the source or actrve slatus.

All waler

damaged, damaged, poorly patched, etc., intcrior should be properly replaced/rcpaired as needcd.

su

aces and related backing areas

Cmen1 grouting is needed in openjoints in the

lilework olthe bathrooms This work should be inspcled regularly and kept in good condition since waler leaks can lead to other slmctuml detenoration
Do not neglect sealing the joint beiween the tub and into the ceiling below

floor This area is often a cause of leakage

This is old tilework, and although essentially securc at this lime, detenoration resuhing in
looseness and leaks can be expected from lhis point onward

There is a hkeljhood that the backing and framing members behiDd the tilewo* is water damaged and will rcquire replacement ofthese lemenls, whlch should be planned for
Al1 exlaust fans anayor xhaust ductwork should be cleaned and serviced.

All of the appliancs and/or equipment in and about this property were partly tested (at start-up and stop cycles). All that remain should be in operating order when these premises arc taken over Low voltage systems, i.e., security, telephone, intercom, cable TV, and th like, along with central vacuum and spnnkler systems are t]?ically not inspecled Servrce companies dealing with these items should be consulted regarding their opemtion aDd suitable for yow needs
Prior to taking owneNhip, please refer to our Pre-Tille Checklist !o confiIm that all appllances are operating propdy Further, we suggest thal all manufacturers' lilerature on the proper and safe operation ofall appliances, cqurpment and systems be obtained from the owner or manufacturer. Appliances are sometimes substituted or replaced, and the condilion of these units can change
unexpecledly.

A number of

the appliancs appear 10 onginal but aging, their srviceability is queslionable and the reliabie operation ofsame should nol be assumed

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There were nol enough smoke alarms in this home. We strongly recommend their installatjon, espccially in sleeplng areas. Further. we suggsl installing hard wired smoke alarms (connected directly lo the electricalsystem) rather than baltery po$,ered smoke alarms sincelhey will provide
more dependabl, long term servlce.

Thc placement of dry chemical fire extinguishers in accessible locations lhroughout lhe prenises would be very desuable from a safety standpoint.

EXTERIOR
The cxterior walls ofthis house are covered with aluminum srdtng and brick veneer. ofinspection, the condition ofthe siding can be described as fair.

Atlhetime

Thc aluninum siding js wcalhcred and chalking. Cleaning and painling oflhe siding should be planned for.
The following are our suggestions forpainting aluminum srding:

Wash the existing siding thoroughly

*'ilh

a cleaning agent and waler to remove

all

chalking
Use an acrylic latex, satin gloss paint. Selecl the same or lighter color to avord any prcblems with heat. The results are beltcr ifthe paint is sprayed ralher than brushed on

The workmanship in the srding inslallation was below standard, resultlng in loose panels, poor comer bonding and below average appezfance,

A bulge was noted left side ofthe house. Th exact cause or causes oflhis could not be fully determined at the time ofinspection. This condition needs tobe further investigated and properly corccled and would involve removal of lhe surfacing material and examinalion of lhe
sheathing/fiamework undemeath. Thc loosc aluminum sidmg noled near the garage needs to be properly repajred al thistime, so as to prevenl moisture entry,
Some exterior trim rcpars and/or replacemeDt are rndicated. This includes, of course, wrndow frames and window sash units.

The condilion of the paint on the exterior of this structure can be described as good to fair bul some louch-up re-painting is needed at ihis time

Caulking compound, whlch is inexpensive to apply and rmportant to help prevent drafls and
possible moisture en1ry, is recommended:

Around all window and door ftames. In

lhejoi

s between

diffcrent building matcrials.

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Where lhe sidewalls ofthe house meel the sidewalls ofthe chimney. Under the entranc door sills Where piping penetrates the walls

\YINDOWS
A spot check (operalion) ofwindows was accomplished.
general, the windows in this home are of standard quahty Whlle some maintenance and repars will always be needed, lhese should bc serviceable for many years to come.

ln

Some window and window hardware servicing, lubrication and adjustment is needed.

All windows

necd lo be madc to open and close properly and easily

ROOF
The Iqqf is a system lhat must work well togelher to provide suuclural inlegrily and weather prolection for lhe house. The major elemenls in this sys(em include the roofing or roof covring (shingles, trle, membran), the underla),rnent (impregnated fell or paper, ice and water shield), metal flashing (lead, copper, aluminum, galvanized steel), sheathiflg (pl)'\r'ood, waferboard, dimcnsional lumber boards), and the rcofrafiers lhemselves. The major portion of rhe roof is covered with roof roofing, but also asphalt shingles has becn used. Tte roof surfacing is in fair to poor condition. Tbis observation is the resuft of an inspection oflhe roofsurfacing bywalking the roof.
The main upper roofis showjrg signs ofwear and should be kept undcr observalion for leaks and repairs, with resurfacing likely to be needed within the next five yearperiod. The asphall shingles ponrons at the perimeter oflhe rcof are badly wom, curling, have dried oul and have littlc rcsistance to water penetiarion. A full resurfacing of the roof coveriDg material is
needed at this

lirhe

(See photographs for illustration)

Further, various roofarea repairs and upgrading ar indicated at this lrme:

The elimination

ofai

blisters under the roof surfacing

Sealing the raised "fishmouthed" roofing seams. The patching

oflom

and wom areas.

Provide an aluminized warer prcofcoaling for the upper flat roofs

Wilh any rcof, regardless ofage, minor leakage should be expected from time 10 time This can occur along the edges oflhe roof, at tolnts belween dlfferent rcof surfaccs, roof flashings, house

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walls, roofpenetmtions and around the chirnncy. Normally, these mainlenanc rcpain are easily
accomplished.

Various repairs to the roofflashing should be anlicipared at:

Roof-wallintersections
Roof-chimneyintersection. Roof-pipepnetrations.

The gDtlerleadei system is in servrceable condition and ofslandard quality.

I1 is mosl imponant that the gutlerleader-drain system be kpt clean and operatjve at all times. Cleaning oflhe gutterleader system is nomally accomplished at least twice yearly. Always keep in mind that all rcofand surface water must be diverted away from, and clear ol the hom and ils toundation walls to mmlmize "short circuits" ofwaler into lhe basement.

Thc chimney appears to be serviceable at this lime, although it could not be inspected throughoul 1ls entire lenglh. The condrtion ofthose porlions not visrble remains unlnown. we suggst that tt be cleaned prior lo lakng ownership and carefully inspected intemaily.
The metal chimey cap is corroding and replacemenl should be planned for

EN}'IRONMENTAT SCAN
While some rcferences to hazardous materials and code compliance may be made, our rcporl is nol a complele investigalion for code compliance, loxic wastes in lhe building or adjacent soils, hazardous malerials, or public records affecting this property. Such an investigatioD would be much more costly and is beyond the scope ofthis inspeclion.
The heating system m this older house is presently fue1ed by gas. The his1ory of the heating syste 's luels should try to be ascertained to delermine if there could be a buried, inground oil storage tanl al these premises. Such tanks need to be removed anavor sealed and filled wilh an approved, acceplable material
The copper plumbing in this house is probably joind wilh a lead-based solder In 1986, Federal law prohibited the use of leadcd soldr on pipes thal carry dinking water. h addltion, many plumbinS fixtures, such as chrome-plated faucets, are made ofbrass which contains lead. When water stands for seveml hours or more in plumbing syslems containing lead, the lead may dissolve into lhe drinling waler . We, therefore suggest that th water supply be tested for the presence of
lead.

LEAI)
Since rhis house was apparently conslructed prior to 1978, lhere is a high probabilily lhal cenain surlaces have paint that contains lead (calld lead based painl).

The major risk wilh this t}?e oI paint is ingeslion of peelin8 or flaking paint or inialatlon oflead based paint dust, especially wilh children, who are at mosl risk

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By law,

a buyer must be given the

EPA booklel "Protect Your Family From Lead ln Your Home,"

a disclosure form 10 be signed by the seller and buyer, and an opportunity for lhe buyer to conduct

a risk assessment or inspection for the presence hazards, or 10 waive the inspeclion

of

lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint

Since a lead assessment is beyond the scop oflhis repon, we strongly reconmend such a survey be accomplished, parlicularly lo determine lead hazards that may exis( whrch should have been
addressed.

A lead base paint survey rvrll rdentlry elemenls in rooms thal contain leaded paint and the amount of lead in the paint The elements are classified as in good, fair or poor condrlion. The reporl
does not specifically identifu Jead hazards, which would be peeling, flaking paint or areas where

lead paint dust could occur such as doors, wmdorv sash and adjoimng soil. Another report would address lead paint hazard arcas and yel another study would be needed to develop a prc(ocoi for

mitigating the lead-based paint condition

Grven the harmful effects of lad to the human body, the prolocol for living m a house wrlh lead paint, as set fonh iD the EPA booklet, should be slrictly adhered 1lr

UFFI
No evidence ofurea-formaldehyde foam insulation was noled in these premises at the trme ofour inspeclion. However, for your peace of mind, we recommend you ask the seller whether or not urea-formaldehyde loam insulation was ever inslalled in this home, was instalied and has ben
rmoved. or has never been installed.

ASBESTOS

This prepurchase iDspeclion rcpolt rs no1 an asbestos audit which involves sampling of all
suspected asbestos conlaining materials and analyzing same under microscopy in an EPA certified laboratory Such a rcport can be perlormed by this firm for additional fees and with approval of

the seller, since some miDor destruclive samplmg tecbniques are employed. This twe of report would specify the t)?e of asbestos in place, the percentage of asbestos in ihe matrial, the condrtion ofthe asbestos containing materials, qualities of material affected and various remedial
measures 10 be considered These reports are costly.

During the course of this visual inspectron, we did not observe any fnable asbeslos containing material wrthm the premises. This is no1 to say, howevr, that asbestos is not in the house in floor tiles, plaster, gaskets, dry wall spackle, rigrd "Transite" boards, covercd extenor wall shrngles, insulation, etc. In general, iflhese materials are not releasing flbers inlo the air they are not consrdered a health hazard. We would recommend conlacling a quahfied asbestos abatement contractor for spot testing of various building components prior 10 any renovahons that would involve disturbing possrble ACMs Renovation work involving asbestos-containing malerial (ACM) would need 10 be done in accordancc wrth applicable City, Srate and Federal regulations.

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RADON
Wdh increasing concem about radon conlamination, w suggesl a radon gas test be conducted to determine whelher or not high levels of mdon arc present in this home. Portions of a home below ground level are frequenl entry poifts ofthis gas Ifdiscovered, radon is relatively easy to contrcl through effective ventilation. The EPA recommends that all homes be testd for mdorl.

NEGATI!'E OFF.SITE CONDITIONS

Wrlh the finding of more aDd more off-site toxic wasle conditions that could pose a threat to the safety and saleabihty of this property, we would recommend obtaining lists of detailed negalive off'site conditions that arc avarlable fiom the EPA (Environmental Prolection Agency) and towns. The hsts should include all Degative conditions withrn one-halfmile ofthe property Ifdesired, we can contract with firms specializing in prepa ng these hsts for you for an addltional fee

INDOOR AIR OUAIITY

lndoor air quality is a gowlng concem. There is evidence ofsome moisture accumulation in the
basement,/borler area of this home. You may want to consider additional tesls of the air quality to determine \^'hetber there are any significant levels ofmold, mildew or other allbome materials lhat mrght be lroublesome. Possible additronal sources of mold and m dew problems are dampness condrtions in the basement/lower level and inadequate house vent ation, as well as changes in the outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity conditions.

Organizations like the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) and the Centrs for Disease Control (CDC) have not established any levels consldered to be safe or unsale for mold. This $ not for lack of trying, it is a mafter of complexity. For more hformalion about mold, you may want to consider vlsiting one or more ofthe following websites:

. .

r'u,\l epa.eovliaq/molds/index.ht!!
w]{w.cdc_eov (search on mold)

GROUNDS
The garage door is equipped wilh all electric garage door opener. Th$ was operating at the time of inspectron. However, the opener should be tested regularly to be sure it stops and rcvenes when it strikes an obstruction, While very convenient, these open$ can be a serious hazard, particularly for children playing in ther vicinity.
The leaks noted in the garage need to be attended to

The tree bmnches and shrubs around the house aJe too close tdmmed away ftom the home.

to the stnrcture and need to

be

The land arcund this house ls extnsively landscaped We did not evaluate the health and condition of any plantings You may want to obtain the services ofa professional landscaper,

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arborisl or nu$erJ.tDan lo determine the condilion and mainlenance requjred to protect thesc
plantings.

CONCLUSION
The above reporl has ben prepared from the perspective ofwhat an owler of this property would benefil from knowing- Thus, il discusses many things beyond those whjch are of immediatc concem. Therefore, lhe report needs to be read in its entirety to understand fully all the information that has been obtained.

For your convenince, we have prepared the following summary to highlight the condillon of some ofthe major syslems ofthe house. Please refer to the appropdat scction ofthis repon for a more detailed discussion oflhese systems.

SIJMMARY
The structural system appears souDd on an overall basis,
There was no aclive evidence ofwood destroying insccts The heating system rs serviccable. The plumbing system is operational. The eleclrical system is in need ofrepair. The exterior walls are wom.

Because

]'he roofing is in ned ofreplacement.

of lheir potential unsafe/hazardous or deteriorated condilion. and/or because of the cost oftheir repair or replacement, the foliowjng are some ofthe high priority items, in addilion to the above menlioned summarized items that will need youratlention eilhr now or in the near firture:
Costs quoled below are probable costs of repairs based on broad expedence in conslruclion and building managemenl and should be used as guidelines. Morc exact estimates can only be obtained wilh detailed drawings and specifications definmg t'?e, scope, exlenl, etc., of wo.k to be perfomed and by persons who are contmctoF in the specific areas ofwork needed by the vadous defeclVdefi ciencres noled herein. Possible heating/air conditioning umt rpairs/replacement due to depending upon scope ofwork.

age.

..Up to 5?500

Roofresurfacing. Up to 58000, depending upon scope ofwork.

Reliling work. Up (o S 10,000, depending upon scope ofwork water stain evidence rcsolution. Upto$ 10,000, depending upon scope ofwork.

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Tesling

ofall

applianccs which lxer blocked at the uppr kirchertlaundry

area

To bc

delcmined

' -

Possible appllance replacemenis due lo agc. S500 approximalely per unit.

Termile/wood damaging insect preventative lreatment/work. $2500

Gct permits/ c/o for changes made in th basement. Unknown. Repair ofmold/watcr damage noled in the garage, and bathrooms- Unknown, requtres

furlhcr investigation,
Exterior air conditioner compressor replacements duc to age Seeabove,

Fully balance the IIVAC system. S1900

In general, kep in mind thal many oflhe suggestions we have made ln thrs report rcpresent improvements to this home mther than deficiencies Thus, much of the work wc have suggested can be handled as trme, financcs and personal preference dictat. Further, keep in mind that nol all ofthe things we have rccommended must bc done immediately

Addilional dala concemirg these premises at this time are noted on the individual field notes which will scrvc as a ready refercnce ifyou purchase this propcriy.

lf you decidc to buy thrs properly, you'll sooner or later begin lo make reparrs and renovations During lhis process youle going lo get proposals and informalion from various contracton. We want you lo know lhat we are hcre for you to offer an unbiased professjonal opinion about what is appropriate for your home. There is no one way to burld, renovate or rcmodel a home As a rcsult, you may encounter contractors whose oplnions about the condilion of a home will difler from ours
anyone exccpt licensed Professional Engineers or Rcgistered Architects to render opinions lo the pubhc regarding thc structural soundness, electrical capacily or heating/cooling ability in dwellings since they would be practicing a professiol withoul a license We cannot be responsible for any action you may take based on those opinions, unlss we havc the opportunity to rview the situation and examine the rclevant conditions before any repairs and/or modifications are made.

In this Stale, it is unlawful for

This repon is not to be used as a basis for determining the value of such premises or whether same is or is nol lo be purchased This report is nol to be construed as a guaranty, or waranty of lhe premises or equipment therein or oflheir filness for use Since this was, as nolcd previously, a visual inspeclion of these premises, it is suggested that considralion be given lo engaging the services ofa licensed conuaclor to detemine the extenl of the various defects/deficrencies noted herein, detemine the reparability or replacemenl of the rlems noled, and to provide cost estimales for a completejob prior to purchasrng
Since the condilion of quipmcnt and matdals can change unexpecledly, damages can occu. during the moving process, and conditions can be seen that werc nol visible when the premises were fumished. wc suggest thal lhe housc be visitedjusl prior to laking ownership to confirm that everlhing rs opcraling properly and in good order. We have prepared a "Pre-tille" Checklisl lo

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use for this purpose, whrch is includcd herein. Specifically, be sure to look for ncw wall and ceiling slaining, damaged items, appliance or quipmenl malfunclion, uncarpeted floors for staining and damagc, stall shower pan leakage, and perform all contraclor rccommendcd pre-litle inspections and servicrng Ifyou feel you ned guidance in thrs area, we can offer you a pre-title walk{hrou8h inspeclion for an additional fe. Remember, leakages can occur at any time, withoul waming, and thal lhe house shou)d be carefully re-inspected lor leaks Jusl p or to closing. Complete the "Pre-titl Checklist. Prcperly Condition Disclosure Acts are in placc in New York and Conneclicul. These acls require (he seller of a residential one 10 foul family propeny to provlde aDswcrs 10 a standard questionnaire pertaining to th condirion ofthe property- This questionnaire is given to lhe buyer and may contain information aboul known defects which may b relevant to the decision to purchase lhe properly The information in the questionnaire relies on thc "seller's knowledge_' only and should not constn:ed as completely factual, as condilions may exist whlch are unknown to the seller. Our report on this property which follows is nor htended 10 be a formal item-byilem comparison ofour findings with the "Property Condition Disclosure Acl'questionnaire- we urge you lo review bolh documents and make compansons. We are available to discuss
discrepancies as needed.

The condrtions, recommendations, suggestions contained herein are the result of a visual inspection of reasonably and safely accessible arcas \r'ithoul exposing lhe inspector, client and
premises 1o potentially dangerous situations. We do not remove surface materials, perform any exploratory demolilion, conducl any tesring, movc fumiture or stored items, walk oD sloped rcofs, or entcr confined spacs, Our reporl is presenled to rnake thls housc a betlet and more comfortable house in which to live. We wish to advise you thal although such premises and/or equipmenl may be in Bood condition when examlned, the condilion may change thereaffer

The attached photographs are for rlluslration purposes only and do not indlcale all conditions thal aie discussed in this reporl.

As it is the purpose of lhis repo( to mform you of the condition of lhis property from a larger overview, il rs suggesled that you keep in mind the following:

Pior

Comments

will

generally

fall into one of four

categoris: repairs, mainlenance,

imprcvements and/or anlicipated replacement.

It is suggested lhat by "charling" this reporl's

sense ofperspeclive,

commeDts inlo one ofthe four categories, with rcspec1 to rclativ importancc and trme, will emerge.

As wilh any property, at any given hme, repairs, maintenance, etc., in orderto keep lhe propeiy vrable.

will always

be needed

With the passage of time, improvemnls, upgradrng, etc., should be considred, due to
changing technology.

10 conlract or closing, servicing follorvs:

of

equipment, tesling or service plans are needed as

Clean and servicc lhe healing syslem pnor to closing.

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Oblain tenhite warranty prior lo closing.

Tmnsfer closing

of all manufaclureE appliance and

contmctors material warranties prior to

CertificatesofcompletionincludingElectncallnspeclorsUnderwritersapprovals.
Negative off-site condition survey.

Fior lo purchasing recommendations, such as obtainiDg approvals, servicing, investigaling, and lesti-ng various systems, obtaining service contracts and contmctots estimates for needed work, etc., are items commonly performed by buyers as a method ofreducing risk associated with ownership and improper and/or paflial maintenance by lhe owner.
areas throughout the enlir prcmises should be made fully accessible and exposed so lhat these areas could be properly inspected prior to purchasing the

It is recommended that all inaccessible

premlses.

Unauthorized reproduction or alteralion of this rcport or aDy parl thereof, without express written permission ofTauscher, Cro[acher Professional Engineers, P.C. is a violation ofState law and is therefore prohibited. This report will not be released to anyone without your authorization. Thank you for the opportunity
1o

b of assistance to you.

END OF R.EPORT

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Building Inspection Ageement Field notes Pre-tille check list

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Location: 174-04 2l5th Street Bayside, New York

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin, P.E.

Date: Alrgosl 9 , 2012

Location: 174-04 2l5th Street Bayside. New York

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin, P E

Date: August 9,2012

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Description: Replace roof soon,

needs maintenance at upper flat roof

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Locationi 174-04 2l5th Strcet Baysjde- New York

Photo Taken by: Nerl Schmclkin- P.F

Datei August 9,2012

Location:
174-04 215rh Street

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin, P.E.

Bayside, New York

Date: August 9, 2012

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Location:
174-04 215th Street

Photo Taken by: Nerl Schmelkin. P E.

Bayside, New York

Date: August 9,2012

Location: 174-04 2 i5th Strect Baysidc. New York

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmclkin. P F

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Location: 174-04 2l5th Street Bayside, New York

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin. P.E.

Location: 174-04 2l5th Street Bayside, New York

Photo Taken by: Ncil Schmelkin, P E.

Date: August 9, 2012

Location:
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4-04 21 sth Street

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin, P.E.

Bayside, New York

Location:
174-04 215th Street

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkln. P.E.

Date: August 9, 2012

Bayside, New York

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Location:
174 04 215th Strccl Baysidc. \ct! York

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin. l, F

Datc: August 9,2012

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Location: 174-04 2l5th Street Bayside, New York

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin- P E

Date: August 9,2012

Locationi
174-04 215th Sheet

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin, P.E.

Bayside, New York

Locrtior:
174-04 215th Street

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin, P.E.

Bayside, New York

Description:
Has Federal

Pacific panel at upper apartment, see report

Photo Number

27

Location:
174-04 21sth Steet Bayside, New York

Photo Taken by: Neil Schmelkin, P.E.

PRE.TITLE CHECKLISI
The attached report is intended to focus on the major engineering systems (structure, heating & cooling, plumbing and electric) in the building you are considering. While spot checks of many components (such as switches, outlets, fixtures, etc.) were made during ihe inspection and any significant deficiencies noted in this report, it's important to understand that the condition of these components can change at any time. Therefore, we highly recommend at least one more visit be made to these premises before taking title. This checklist is offered
as a guide

for this final visit.

items will apply to every building.

AIlow sufficient time to comfortably complete rhe list. Please note that not all of

these

Property Address

Date Completed

By

OK
DISHWASHER

Not OK

OK
WINDOW LOCKS LAWN SPR]NKLER

No! OK

GARBAGE DISPOSAL KITCHEN STOVE

REFRIGERATOR CLOTHES WASHER CLOTHES DRYER WATER PUMP WATER HEATER

SW]MMING POOL EQUIP S]DE\\ALKS

DRIVEWAY SEPTIC / WASTE SYSTEM AIR CO\DII IO\I\G CARACE DOOR OPENER ELECTRICAL OUTI,ETS

LIGHT FIXTURES PLUMBING FIXTURES FIREPLACE/STOVE BROKEN GLASS LEAKS (WALL. CEIL]NG) ALL WINDOW SCREENS

SI'\{P PUMP HFATINC S\ S ILM

SLCURITY S\ STFM TILE WORK ]N BATH DOOR LOCKS & LATCHES (ALL KEYS AVAILABLE)

AVAILABLE
MISCELLANEOUS ]TEMS AND NOTES

Often weeks and months pass between our initial inspection and your closing on the property Your involvement in making this final inspection will help assure you of the hone you dese e.
This Prc-Titte Checktist

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