InspectThree Buildings.
Three Findings.
Three Outcomes.
Each case study is a real inspection story told in the order it happened — building profile, discovery, then what it meant in dollars.
Ground-Floor Retail / Storage Below Grade
Efflorescence & Moisture Intrusion
Active efflorescence on shared masonry wall between retail floor and below-grade storage. Moisture readings 340% above threshold. Evidence of prior patch-and-paint concealment.
Ground Retail · 4 Residential Floors · Rooftop HVAC
HVAC Cross-Contamination Between Zones
Commercial kitchen exhaust ducted through shared residential plenum. Return-air pathway bypasses required fire dampers at 3rd-floor separation. IBC Section 717 violation confirmed.
Former Department Store → Live-Work Lofts + Ground Retail
Fire-Separation Failures & Unlawful Occupancy
14 unrated penetrations in 2-hour fire wall between parking and residential lobby. Certificate of Occupancy reflects commercial use only — residential conversion never permitted. DOB stop-work order risk.
Every Floor.
Every System.
Every Finding Documented.
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
Full ASTM E2018 Property Condition Assessment. Immediate repairs, 5-year capital needs, and cost-to-cure estimates delivered before your hard money goes non-refundable.
Fire-Separation Verification
IBC-compliant review of all rated assemblies, fire dampers, and penetrations between occupancy zones.
MEP Systems Documentation
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing capacity assessment with remaining useful life analysis.
Code Violation Detection
Cross-reference against current DOB records, open permits, and active violations. Zoning compliance review included.
ADA Compliance Audit
Barrier identification and remediation cost estimates for mixed-use properties under Title III.
Adaptive Reuse Documentation
Complete system-by-system inventory for retail-to-residential conversions. C/O gap analysis and change-of-use permitting support.
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