Building inspector recs?

Here's a link to a recent discussion:

http://www.streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/14396-recommendation-for-an-inspector-for-manhattan-condo

Dennis Douglas from Mt. Vernon. I just watched him patiently explain to a first-time buyer how her heating system worked.

ali r.
{downtown broker}

Thanks - that is helpful. Do you think it makes more sense to have the inspector come before/ or after you have an accepted offer? Just wondering if the results would affect the price and negotiation

Get it after you have an accepted offer.

If the inspection finds any defects you zing the price.

Just recently had an apartment inspected we hope to purchase.
Went with www.carnellengineering.com, and they charged us $475, which was reasonable when compared to others and for the piece of mind it provided.

Anyways, the main problem found was that the tiling around the tub was not properly done. Looks like the owner tried to fix leak problems. This led to some water damage to the wall, illustrated by the fact the wall is soft right next to the tub. Minor problems included broken window sashes and interior doors that don't close very well.

We do have an inspection contingency in our contract. Looking on advice for how to deal with this. None of these problems were disclosed in our prior visits to the apartment. I have been advised that we should start by asking nicely that they fix all of the problems located by the inspector. Then insist, and then demand. Thanks in advance for your advice.

bklex : I can recommend All Aspects Home Inspections... Tom Walsh, he is terrific. Check out his web page at theartofinspection.com You wont be disappointed! Cell Phone # is 516-330 3614. He is a pleasure to work with as well as accurate, professional,and patient to answer your questions.