Seawall due diligence for agents

Request a waterfront file

• Existing permits, surveys, elevation records, engineering reports, and repair invoices.
• Any notices, citations, open applications, and written City correspondence.
• Ownership and maintenance responsibilities, including shared or association-controlled segments.
• Assessment scope and limitations, including whether submerged components were examined.

Keep claims tied to evidence

Avoid describing a wall as compliant, safe, insurable, grant-approved, or suitable for repair without the appropriate supporting determination. A photograph or seller recollection cannot substitute for it.

Before a deadline

Allow time for independent professional assessment and confirm what records and approvals are still outstanding. Ask appropriate real estate and legal professionals about transaction obligations.