Sample Home Inspection Report for NYC
What does a sample NYC home inspection report look like? Is it necessary to even do an inspection if you’re buying a condo or a co-op apartment? How long is the report and how much time does an inspection take?
A home inspection is a must if you are purchasing free-standing real property such as townhouses, multi-family and detached or semi-attached houses. As you’ll be able to see from the sample NYC home inspection report below, a good inspector will be able to test for things like mold, hidden cracks in exposed piping, asbestos and any leaks in your roof. Furthermore, a home inspection is a great opportunity for you to take a couple hours to learn more about your home and how to maintain it properly.
If you are buying a condo or co-op apartment in NYC however, it isn’t as common to demand a home inspection unless you are buying new construction. Home inspections are especially uncommon if you’re purchasing in a building with many units where the cost of maintaining common areas such as the roof and boilers are shared by many owners. Since you are only responsible for the maintenance of the interior of your apartment, the most an inspector can do in a inspection which you cannot yourself through a simple walk-through is to test for mold.
Note: A NYC home inspection report can be important when purchasing new development condominiums from lesser known sponsors if you are unsure of their workmanship or if the apartment has its own boiler etc.
Sample NYC home inspection report for a co-op apartment
It has been a pleasure to provide your inspection service and I truly appreciate your patronage. I worked hard to research your real estate investment and report back to you in a comprehensive way to answer all of your questions as thoroughly as possible. Remember that I have your best interests in mind throughout this process and I am happy to answer any questions that you might have about the inspection. Please feel free to call me directly with any of your questions.
Unless otherwise noted, the intention of this inspection is to report on the condition of the your unit only, and not the building in its entirety. Any observations noted in common areas of the building are made at the discretion of the inspector, and are for your information only. While you do have a fiduciary interest in the general condition of the building and related components, your obligations and responsibilities in this regard are beyond the scope of a home inspection. You should consult with your attorney about any and all legal matters.
Please note that homes are inspected within the context of the time period in which they were built, taking into account the generally-accepted building practices of that time period, and may not meet many generally-accepted current building standards.The Inspection Report will comment on unsafe conditions, but problems will be described as defects at the Inspector’s discretion.
Homes are not required to be constantly upgraded to comply with newly-enacted building codes but are only required to comply with building codes or generally-accepted standards which existed at the time of original construction. The General Home Inspection is not a building code-compliance inspection, but an inspection for safety and system defects. The Inspection Report may comment on and identify as problems systems, components and/or conditions which may violate building codes, but confirmation of compliance with any building code or identification of any building code violation is not the goal of this Inspection Report and lies beyond the scope of the General Home Inspection. If you wish to ascertain the degree to which the home complies with any applicable building codes, you should schedule a code-compliance inspection.
Comment Key or Definitions
The following definitions of comment descriptions represent this inspection report. All comments by the inspector should be considered before purchasing this home. Any recommendations by the inspector to repair or replace suggests a second opinion or further inspection by a qualified contractor. All costs associated with further inspection fees and repair or replacement of item, component or unit should be considered before you purchase the property.
Inspected (IN) = I visually observed the item, component or unit and if no other comments were made then it appeared to be functioning as intended allowing for normal wear and tear.
Not Inspected (NI)= I did not inspect this item, component or unit and made no representations of whether or not it was functioning as intended and will state a reason for not inspecting.
Not Present (NP) = This item, component or unit is not in this home or building.
Repair or Replace (RR) = The item, component or unit is not functioning as intended, or needs further inspection by a qualified contractor. Items, components or units that can be repaired to satisfactory condition may not need replacement.
Maintenance (M) = This is a maintenance item.
Information (I) = This is additional information pertaining to an item.
Standards of Practice: New York State Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors
In Attendance: Customer and Real Estate Agent
Type of building (based on apparent usage — not legal documentation): Co op
Approximate age of building: Over 50 Years
Approximate Temperature: 30–35 Degrees F
Weather: Clear
Ground/Soil surface condition: Damp
Precipitation last 3 days: Snow — Heavy
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Please note: this article is not intended to serve as legal or tax advice. You should consult your lawyer and tax attorney for all aspects of your real estate transaction.
