BUILDING FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
Forensic Investigation
Conducting a meticulous building survey, also referred to as a Physical Condition Survey, forensic survey, or engineering survey, represents a methodical approach, to assess the comprehensive condition of a property. Our adept M+S Physical Condition Surveys and building evaluations cater to diverse needs, encompassing cooperatives and condominiums planning capital improvement programs, development of building condition reports for integration with Condominium Offering Plans, due diligence inspections, pre-purchase surveys, and Major Capital Improvements (MCI) reviews tailored for landlords and tenants.
Capital Needs Assessments and Reserve Studies:
M+S executes exhaustive surveys of properties to scrutinize the state of major building systems and components. Our discerning Capital Needs Assessment reports feature detailed descriptions, meticulously captioned photographs, and a judiciously prioritized list of recommended repair and replacement items. Additionally, these reports provide comprehensive budget projections and timetables. The insights furnished in our reports serve as an indispensable blueprint, empowering building owners and agents to strategically plan major capital improvements and make informed decisions regarding the optimal allocation of short- and long-term expenditures.
Condominium Offering Plan Reports and Reviews:
In the context of a newly developed or converted Condominium’s Offering Plan within the jurisdiction of New York State, M+S undertakes the production of Description of Property and Building Condition Reports for sponsors. Concurrently, we deliver Condominium Offering Plan reviews tailored for condominium boards and tenant associations. Our Offering Plan review reports meticulously juxtapose existing conditions and systems against those outlined in the Offering Plan’s Building Condition Report. These reports, serving as comprehensive documentation, delineate building defects, propose recommended repairs and replacement items, and outline associated budgetary costs in a prioritized manner.
Due Diligence and Pre-Purchase Surveys:
In the anticipation of acquiring an apartment or building, a due-diligence inspection is strongly recommended to arm prospective buyers with critical insights into the property’s condition. Even recently constructed condominiums may harbor latent issues, ranging from leaky roofs to suboptimal ventilation and malfunctioning windows. M+S’s pre-purchase surveys, conducted by licensed professionals, meticulously evaluate a building’s interior and exterior, as well as its heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems. Additionally, we scrutinize conditions within individual units that may signal broader building-wide defects. Our comprehensive written survey reports, enriched with detailed descriptions and photographs of findings, empower clients to make judicious and well-informed decisions when contemplating a purchase
