DHC Home Inspections

2 Malcolm Wilson Lane
Tuckahoe, N.Y. 10707
Inspector: Dong-ho Chang
NY Lic. 16000031156
NJ Lic. 24GI 00099900
CT Lic. HOI 0001098

Property Inspection Report

Client(s):	Jang, Soon Kil
Property address:	330 8th Street #A Palisides Park, N.J. 07650
Inspection date:	Tuesday, May 21, 2019

This report published on Thursday, May 23, 2019 2:37:02 PM EDT

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How to Read this Report

This report is organized by the property's functional areas. Within each functional area, descriptive information is listed first and is shown in bold type. Items of concern follow descriptive information. Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:

	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Comment	For your information

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General information
Exterior
Roof
Garage
Attic
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and cooling
Plumbing and laundry
Fireplaces
Basement/Ground floor
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Interior rooms

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General information

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Report number: Jang052119

Structures inspected: Frame

Type of building: Duplex

Year built or Age of building: 2018, New construction and new foundation

Property owner's name: Builder/Corporate

Time started: 10:00am

Time finished: 11:45am

Present during inspection: Client, Realtor(Pro Star: Eunkyung Kim)

Occupied: No

Weather conditions: Clear

Temperature: Warm, About 70F

Ground condition: Dry

Front of structure faces: West

Main entrance faces: West

Foundation type: Finished basement

Termite Inspection: No visible evidence of damaged areas of Wood Destroying Insects was observed at the time of inspection.

***Items to be repaired or refinished professionally.

*Exterior GFCI receptacles in the rear side wall and master bedroom front side wall appear to be defective. No power and won't reset. Need to be repaired/replaced.
*Exterior faucet is loose, need to be secured from the wall. Filling/sealing the hole and secure the faucet.
*Side door threshold is massed up with cement and need to be cleaned.
*Fireplace side round insert part is loose. Need to be secured.
*Gas fireplace won't work with remote. Gas turned on, Switch turned on, No pilot light. The client should ask seller how to turn fireplace on.
*The areas yellow sticker taped on in the second floor hallway wall and attic hatch cover area are finished poorly. These areas should be evaluated finished nicely since the house is brand new.
*Screens are missing in all the windows. Window screens must be installed.

Lot size: About 25x100 ft
Approx unit sq/ft: 2,800
3 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Full Baths
Heating & Hot water: Baseboard, Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water and sewer: Municipal

Ground Floor: Attached 2 car garage, Office/Den, Family room, F. Bath, Side entrance
1st, floor: Living room, Dining room, Gas fireplace, Eat in Kitchen, Powder room, Sliding door to porch
2nd floor: M. Bedroom & M. Bath, H. Bath w/Jacuzzi, bedroom, bedroom, washer/dryer
Features: 10ft Ceilings in Living and dinging room
9 ft throughout the rest of the home

Exterior

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Footing material: Poured in place concrete

Foundation material: Poured in place concrete

Apparent wall structure: Brick

Wall covering: Brick veneer

Driveway material: Pervious concrete stone

Sidewalk material: Pervious concrete stone

Exterior door material: Solid core wood

Roof

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Roof inspection method: Viewed from ground with binoculars, Viewed from windows

Roof type: Gable

Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles

Estimated age of roof: One years old (New)

Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum

Roof ventilation: Adequate

Because height of the roof and/or the configuration of the roof, the inspector was unable to traverse the roof and wasn't able to fully evaluate the entire roof.
*The client should ask the seller warranty of the roof.

Garage

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Attached 2 car garage

Vehicle door safety features: Y
*Mechanical auto reverse
*Photo eyes
Garage house door
*Fire rated and auto close: Y
Receptacles
*GFCI Safty: Y

Attic

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Inspection method: Viewed from hatch

Roof structure type: Rafters

Ceiling structure: Ceiling beams

Insulation material: Fiberglass loose fill

Insulation depth: About 6 inches +/-

Insulation estimated R value: R-40 +/-

Electric service

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Primary service type: Overhead

Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers

Service amperage (amps): 200

Service voltage (volts): 120/240

Location of main service switch: Main service panel in the garage

Location of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main service panel

Service entrance conductor material: Aluminum

System ground: Cold water supply pipes

Main disconnect rating (amps): 200

Branch circuit wiring type: Non-metallic sheathed

Solid strand aluminum branch circuit wiring present: No

Smoke detectors present: Yes

Water heater

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Estimated age: New (10-27-2017), Inspection on 3/28/18

Type: Tank

Energy source: Natural gas

Capacity (in gallons): Not visible, 70~80 Gal

Manufacturer: Williamson

Model: GL

Water temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 110 F

Condition: Good working

Heating and cooling

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Estimated age: New

Primary heating system energy source: Natural gas

Primary heat system type: Baseboard, Circulating pump

Primary A/C energy source: Electric

Primary Air conditioning type: Split system

Distribution system: Flexible ducts

Manufacturer: Goodman, Serial.No.:1712108253

Model: Compressor/Condensing unit Model No.: GSX130601BH

Filter location: In return air duct below furnace

Last service date: N/A (New)

Boiler: Model No.:1135-611

Condition: Good working

Plumbing and laundry

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Water pressure (psi): 65~70 psi (Normal)

Location of main water shut-off valve: By the water meter

Location of main water meter: Garage

Location of main fuel shut-off: By the gas meter

Visible fuel storage systems: N/A

Water service: Public

Service pipe material: Copper

Supply pipe material: Copper, Polyethelene

Vent pipe material: Plastic

Drain pipe material: Plastic

Waste pipe material: Plastic

The clothes washer and dryer were operated or evaluated. They are brand new and all good working condition.

Fireplaces

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Fireplace type: Stone/Masonry

The gas fireplace did not respond when the controls were operated. This may be due to the pilot light being turned off, the gas supply being turned off, or any number of other reasons. As a result, these appliances were not fully evaluated. As per the Standards of Practice for both the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) the inspector does not operate gas shut off valves or light pilot lights during inspections.
Recommend consulting with the property owner as to how the fireplace operates or contractor evaluate and repair if necessary.

Basement/Ground floor

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Insulation material underneath floor above: None visible

Pier or support post material: Bearing wall

Beam material: Solid wood or steel

Floor structure above: Solid wood joists or Engineered wood joists

10)

Finished nicely.

Kitchen

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11)

All new appliances and should have warranties.
Condition: New and very nice

Bathrooms

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12)

The jacuzzi bathtub and all the bathroom pluming and electrical systems were evaluated and tested. They are all working well and acceptable condition.

Interior rooms

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13)

Interior rooms are acceptable condition.
*Windows and doors
*Switches and faucets, receptacles

**(See, General information section)