Home Assessment






Did you understand why all of the questions on the Assessment tool pointed to environmental health risks?
There were a few questions that I did not know the answer to, therefore, I marked them N/A. I knew a majority of these because I am a recent first time home buyer and observed multiple home inspections. 

Did you discover any environmental risks in your home by completing the home assessment?

At this time, the only real environmental risks I discovered were the number of candles we burn.  I know that burning candles is not good for the air.


In the home assessment, why did we want to know about the age of your home?
The age of a home can create an impact on the environmental health risks. Some older homes have lead paint in them.  Additionally, older homes can contain products that are now considered health risks.

Why would we want to know if someone lives in the basement? 
Basements contain a fair amount of environmental health risks such as mold, lead paint, asbestos, poorly circulated air, etc. 

Who is responsible for home-based environmental health risks?
I would be responsible for these home based environmental health risks. I am the homeowner. However, any health risks that are posed on the exterior of my home or on my balcony are covered by my HOA. 


Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Ryan! Congratulations on buying your first home! That's great that you have a little more experience in this based on inspecting and shopping for homes. You have additional reasons as to why there would be concerns in living in the basement or lower level area. I have more questions as to what is covered by your HOA? Since I have no experience in this area.

    Thanks for sharing! Would love to hear more of your insight.

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    1. Ryan BeckSeptember 1, 2018 at 6:56 AM

      Thanks! I do have some issues with basement living. As a person who loves interior design and just houses in general, I think basement living spaces are a great idea. However, when you look at older properties such as pre war buildings in NYC or along the Rust Belt, those basements can have several issues that can pose a significant health risk. For example, some basement living spaces in NYC have issues with mold, poor ventilation, lead paint, and pest infestation. However, this is not always the norm. The HOA covers everything from insulation outward. Additionally, they are responsible for the gym, pool, jogging trail, trash valet, and any other exterior issues facing the community.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2018 at 4:52 PM

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  3. AnonymousNovember 15, 2018 at 9:45 AM

    Hi Ryan,

    Thanks so much for sharing about your home assessment. Good to hear that there weren't any critical environmental risks. I too burn candles in my home sometimes and realize that I should stop. I'm curious to know... as a new homeowner how does your perspective on environmental risks in your living space has changed from when you were not a home owner?

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