http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/realestate/25cov.html?pagewanted=1

How much does this effect value?

Self certification was an astoundingly moronic idea when it was implemented and NYers are going to suffer from it for 100 years.

i almost bought in this building last year the 1800 sq. ft 1 bd. 1 1/2 bath (last unit from the developer). when we found out the issues (due diligence was intense, and developer was pissed) we ran away. what a nightmare,