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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://travel2.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 2nd 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.

05-19-05 Spring Issue:
The Gotham City Inspector©. (HTML Version)

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)

01-25-05 Winter Issue:
The Gotham City Inspector©. (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.

09-22-04 Fall Issue: The Gotham City Inspector© (HTML Version)

05-25-04 Summer Issue: The Gotham City Inspector© PDF: Summer 2004, file 667KB

01-20-04 Winter Issue: The Gotham City Inspector© PDF: Winter 2004, file 667KB