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Accurate Building Inspectors®

News Releases - 2012

01-18-12 Event
Steven Falkoff, Esq. of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP and Alvin Ubell of Accurate Building Inspectors will be giving a talk January 26, 2012 on stair accidents and the standards, laws, rules and the trial preparation of incidents involving stair or ramp defects.
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News Releases - 2011

11-19-11 Event
Featuring Larry Ubell, WNYC's “Guru of How-To”, along with veteran contractors at City College. The class will cover the repairs and fixes that can keep your home humming and your money in your pocket.
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7-6-11 News
Celebrate ABI's 50th anniversary! Serving the New York, Massachusettes, Connecticut and New Jersey area since 1961, ABI provides home inspections for condos and single family homes as well as building inspections of properties including brown stones and large highrise towers. Read about our history, people and expertise.

New Releases - 2010

10-29-10 Event
ABI attends the Seventh Annual Law Practice Management Symposium at the New York City Bar Association, November 4, 2010.

09-16-10 Fall Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

News Releases - 2009

11-29-09 Fall Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

10-27-09 Event
ABI attends the Sixth Annual Law Practice Management Symposium at the New York City Bar Association, November 5, 2009.

06-21-09 Summer Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

4-27-09 Service Update:
ABI offers Co-op Building Assistance, a consulting and troubleshooting service for self-managed co-ops and condos seeking to assess past and current building performance concerns.

4-14-09 Event
Alvin Ubell discusses, “Expert Testimony In A Court Trial, Deposition Or Hearing”, before of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Brooklyn Chapter.

1-21-09 Event & Workshop:
Hands on Home Repair Fair - Saturday, February 7th 1:00pm to 5:00pm at City Tech Continuing Studies Center (NYCCT) - 300 Jay Street, Howard Building 4th Floor, Brooklyn NY 11201.

News Releases - 2008

11-19-08 Free Event
An Evening with Leonard Lopate and the GURUS of HOW-TO at Gracious Home, 766 Avenue of the Americas at West 25 Street - November 19th at 7 PM.

10-27-08 Event
Fifth Annual Law Practice Management Symposium

09-24-08 Brooklyn News
Guru's featured in Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz's Fall 2008 newspaper

09-03-08 Fall Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

05-17-08 Special Event
Anatomy of a Brownstone, Part VI. (HTML Version)

03-08-08 Spring Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

News Releases - 2007

11-19-07 Fall Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

09-21-07 Summer Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

05-12-07 Special Event
Anatomy of a Brownstone, Part V.: (HTML Version)
Saturday, May 12, 2007, 1 to 5 p.m.
Held at New York City College of Technology (City Tech).

04-30-07 Spring Issue
The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

02-03-07 Special Event
Anatomy of a Brownstone, Part IV. (HTML Version) Lawrence Ubell of Accurate Building Inspectors® discusses “Layouts, Lifestyles and Labor” in this lecture series regarding brownstone restoration and renovation. Held at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). Saturday, February 3rd, 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

News Releases - 2006

11-01-06 Special Event
New York City Bar Association at 42 West 44th Street, N.Y.C. has it's 3rd Annual Law Practice Management Symposium. Consult with the construction and safety inspection experts Lawrence Ubell, Alvin Ubell and Mathew Barnett at Accurate Building Inspectors' Booth. Discussions included: stair safety, construction, hot water accidents, stair design, building and home inspections, court testimony, preparation of defense and plaintiffs cases.

10-28-06 Special Event
Anatomy of a Brownstone, Part III. (HTML Version) Lawrence Ubell of Accurate Building Inspectors® discusses the do's & don'ts of restoring brownstone homes including case study in working with an Architect, obtaining Landmarks Permits. Lecture presentation and discussion to be held at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). Saturday, October 29th, 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

09-03-06 In the News
Guru's of How-To featured in New York Times:
New York on the Air, The Linoleum Guys
By Jennifer Bleyer, Published: September 3, 2006
URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/03/nyregion/thecity/03guru.html

08-03-06 In the News
Archived Transcript (HTML Version). Kyra Phillips, CNN anchor of LIVE FROM, interviews energy conservation guru and home inspector Alvin Ubell on how to cut home utility costs, save money and save energy.

01-26-06 Online Book:
New York's home inspector and guru of how-to Alvin Ubell of Accurate Building Inspectors® announces the online release of the book Recipes for Home Repair (Online).

News Releases - 2005

11-05-05 Special Event
Anatomy of a Brownstone, Part II. (HTML Version) Lawrence Ubell of Accurate Building Inspectors® discusses the do's & don'ts of restoring brownstone homes. Lecture presentation and discussion to be held at New York City College Of Technology CUNY. Saturday, November 5th, 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

11-01-05 Symposium Event
Consult with the construction and safety inspection experts of Accurate Building Inspectors from 8:30a.m. - 6:00p.m. during the 2^nd Annual Law Practice Management Symposium. (HTML Version)

10-04-05 In the News
Archived Transcript (HTML Version). Host of CNN-Daybreak, Carol Costello, asks home inspector and energy conservation guru, Alvin Ubell, to offer homeowners advice on how to cut winter home heating costs, save money and save energy. Aired October 4, 2005 - 06:30 ET.

10-02-05 In the News
From the Detroit News: “Turn down your thermostat 1 degree and you will save 2 percent to 3 percent on your monthly energy bill, says Alvin Ubell”, quoted in the article, 10 Ways To Save Money. (Link to External Site)

06-01-05 Special Event
Anatomy Of A Brown Stone (HTML Version). Lawrence Ubell speaks on the art and science of restoring, renovating, and living in a brownstone house. Presentation lecture and discussion to be given at New York City College Of Technology CUNY.

03-11-05 WNYC-Radio Event
WNYC-Radio Honors Leonard Lopate's 20th Anniversary with Special Event at MoMA (Museum Of Modern Art). (HTML Version)

News Releases - 2004

11-09-04 ABI Website & Contest Prize: Accurate Building Inspectors® makes a major upgrade to its website to better serve you.

10-13-04 Alvin Ubell, founder of Accurate Building Inspectors®, discusses home repair on CNN-MONEY.

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