About Mold in a Cooperative Apartment

[jt3000]

Hello!

I am a novice when it comes to mold.

1.
How do you know there is mold in the apartment?

2.
How do you detect visible and hidden mold?

3.
Is there a device that can measure the frequency or similar of mold in the apartment?

Thank you in advance!

 

[falkn]

1. You don't do that without seeing or smelling.

2. Do you suspect mold growth? Do you have visible growth somewhere or detect a smell?

3. No, not the way you want.

 

[jt3000]

2.
Neither visible nor smell. Would like to know how to detect mold growth before purchasing a condominium.

 

[falkn]

2.
Neither visible nor odor. I would like to know how to detect mold growth before buying a cooperative apartment.

What type of cooperative apartment is this about? If it's an apartment, it's rarely a problem. In that case, it is a problem for the association as a whole and not just yours alone as a cooperative apartment owner. If we are talking about a BRF townhouse, then of course a bit more investigation is required. However, this is done during an inspection. You hire a professional who has more knowledge than yourself.