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562 Kendall Avenue unit 15

Updated November 10, 2026 · By b. (findwithb.com)

A clean, freshly painted 1960s one bedroom on the top floor of a two story stucco building, reached by one open riser wood stair from a landscaped courtyard. Inside: a living and dining room with two wide windows and glossy wood look laminate, a galley kitchen, a short hall with a mirrored closet and linen cabinet, a carpeted bedroom with a wide window and mirrored closet, and a tub bath with a frosted window. The core is old under the paint. The kitchen has white tile counters with dark grout, a Hotpoint HTR15BBMFLWW refrigerator built about October 2003, an unbranded white coil range and a NuTone RL6300 hood (6.0 sones); there is no dishwasher or microwave, and the claimed disposal was not seen. Heat is one Williams style gas wall furnace in the living room that also feeds the bedroom through rear grilles, on a manual thermostat; there is no air conditioning. The hall panel is an original style Bulldog Pushmatic Electri Center with six positions. Laundry is a shared room with Speed Queen machines whose floor was wet under a sign warning of flooding; parking is in covered tuck under carports. Filmed half an hour before sunset, so daylight was fading.

71 recorded objects and spaces · 53 detailed findings · 24 listing checks

City
Palo Alto
Address
562 Kendall Avenue, Unit 15, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Visit date
3 Nov 2026, 16:32
Home type
One bedroom, one bath garden apartment (1 Bed Type B) on the upper floor, reached by an exterior wood stair
Recorded asking rent
$3,195 per month, as of 2026-11-04. This is a dated record, not a current offer.

Inside the apartment

Walking in

You climb one open riser wood stair from a planted courtyard to a small landing under the roof eave, where door 15 sits in a recessed alcove. Inside, the living room is bare and freshly painted in light beige, and a glossy honey toned laminate floor throws back two bright patches from the wide windows on the entry wall. Beside the door a dining end under a round ceiling light runs straight into a narrow white galley, with a tall white wall furnace standing at the opening.

Light and windows

Daylight comes in from the entry side and thins toward the back of the home. The two wide living room sliders fill the room with soft sky light that pools on the shiny floor, though a neighbor's gable takes much of the view. The tour was filmed about half an hour before sunset in early November, so everything you see is late, fading light; no direct sun was seen in any room, and the compass direction was not determined, so how morning and afternoon sun fall here is unknown. The galley has one window over the sink, kept behind closed faux wood blinds, and the dining and kitchen ceiling lights were already on. The bedroom read dim and grayish with its vertical blinds shut, glowing white at the window and shadowy toward the closet, and it has no ceiling light at all. The sitting end of the living room has none either, only the fixture over the dining end, so evenings run on lamps. The bathroom gets cool, diffused light through frosted glass. Visit around midday to judge how bright it really gets.

Space and layout

The plan is simple and compact. You step straight into the living room, with the dining end and the galley right beside the door, so groceries travel only a few steps once you are up the stair. The living room is a plain open rectangle with the furnace on one wall, the windows on another and a closet at the far end, so the sofa belongs against the closet end or the window wall, not in front of the furnace. The galley is narrow: a long tile counter with the sink under the window on one side, and on the other a short counter, the range and the refrigerator pressed close together, so two cooks will bump elbows. A short hall with a mirrored closet, a linen cabinet and the electrical panel leads to the bedroom and the bathroom, keeping sleep away from the front door and the stove. The bedroom is a plain carpeted box where the wide window, the mirrored closet, the door and the heat grilles each claim a wall, so bed placement takes some thought. Storage is the pleasant surprise, with four reach in closets for one bedroom. There is no balcony or patio, and every bag, basket and box goes up the outdoor stair.

Sound during the visit

On the top floor no one walks above you, and the walkthrough itself was hushed: between voices the phone picked up no obvious traffic, music or neighbors. El Camino Real runs a block or two away and was not clearly heard inside, while Kendall Avenue out front is a quiet, tree lined residential street. Your own footsteps on the hard laminate will carry down to the neighbor below, and the open wood stair outside announces anyone coming up. The old hood over the range is rated loud, so cooking will drown out talk in the galley and dining end. The courtyard walk and the stair on the entry side are the likely livelier side; the bedroom at the back faces a narrow gap between buildings. Night noise, the neighbors below and next door, and the furnace running were not heard on the tour.

Recorded interior features

Observed facts, claims and uncertainties are kept separate.
FeatureRecord and evidence basis
Laundry inside the apartmentNo washer, dryer or hookups anywhere in the unitObserved during the visit
Air conditioningOne gas wall furnace with a manual heat only thermostat; no cooling equipment in any roomObserved during the visit
DishwasherBoth kitchen runs filmed; every base cabinet is a door or a drawerObserved during the visit
Gas cookingWhite electric coil range on a two pole RANGE breakerObserved during the visit
Internet hardwareTelephone jack in the bedroom and a coax plate in the living room; no Ethernet seenObserved during the visit
Private outdoor spaceNo balcony or patio; the bedroom has a window, not a door; only the small entry landingObserved during the visit
Windows on two sidesLiving room windows on the entry side; bedroom and bathroom windows face other directions with different outlooksInference

Every recorded detail, by part of the home

Explore the observations, equipment and questions behind this apartment record. A label reading, an inference and an external specification are kept separate. A recorded capability does not mean it was tested during the visit.

Rent, fees and utilities

Rent and fees for unit 15 (listed September 18, 2026)
  • Listed September 18, 2026, about 47 days on Zumper at the tour, which may leave room to negotiate.

    External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1
  • Which utilities the tenant pays is not stated; City of Palo Alto Utilities serves the city.

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Research source 1
  • listed rent, unit 15: 3195 USD per month

    External researchResearch source 1
  • security deposit: 1000 USD

    External researchResearch source 1
  • availability: Available Now

    External researchResearch source 1
  • listed size and plan: 725 sq ft, 1 Bed 1 Bath Type B

    External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2
  • listed rent per square foot: 4.41 USD per sq ft per month

    External researchResearch source 1
  • pets: no pets, except as required by law

    External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2
  • other charges: application fee amount not stated; base rent excludes utilities; unit specific fees possible; no broker fee

    External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1 · Research source 2
  • parking: covered parking listed; number of spaces and any fee not stated

    External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1
  • shared laundry price seen on tour: dryers display 2.00; washers near 2.00 (partly legible) USD per cycle (likely)

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Research source 1
  • price position: Zumper: one bedrooms here are priced 22 percent above Barron Park one bedrooms; same size units 26 and 28 leased about two months earlier at $2,895 and $2,995

    External research. Recorded confidence 55%Research source 1 · Research source 2

Recorded connections

  • applies to: Apartment 15, upper floor one bedroom one bath (1 Bed Type B)

    External research

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Kitchen and appliances

Recorded finding · External research

Refrigerator built about October 2003, past its typical life

Why it may matter: Higher electric use and a real chance of failure during a lease; food loss if it quits.

Ask the manager: Will the refrigerator be replaced before move in, and how fast are failed appliances replaced?

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No microwave provided

Why it may matter: A countertop microwave would take part of the limited counter space.

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

Disposer claimed but not seen

  • The listing highlights a disposal. The sink base was not opened, no disposer switch was identified, and the drain flange alone cannot confirm one.

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

Ask the manager: Is there a disposer, and where is its switch?

Recorded finding · Inference

Ducted NuTone hood, but no duct seen in the cabinet above

Why it may matter: If the hood only blows air back into the room, cooking smells and grease will spread through the open living area.

Ask the manager: Please run the hood and show where it exhausts.

Recorded finding · Read in the source

Loud hood: 6.0 sones at 190 CFM

  • Label rating of 6.0 sones is loud for a galley that opens to the living and dining area.

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1

Why it may matter: Running it while cooking will drown out conversation or TV in the main room.

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Tile counter grout is dark and stained

  • Counter and backsplash grout lines are visibly darkened, more on the counter surface.

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Hard to keep looking clean; uneven surface for prep.

Ask the manager: Can the grout be deep cleaned or resealed?

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Galley kitchen with little prep space beside the range

  • The facing wall is a short tile counter, the range and the refrigerator pressed against the wall; the long counter is across the aisle at the sink.

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Cooks turn back and forth across the aisle; nowhere to set food down beside the refrigerator.

Recorded finding · Inference

Fresh paint and newer faucet and outlets next to a 2003 refrigerator, an older coil range, a 1990s style hood and old tile counters

Why it may matter: Cosmetic refresh rather than a renovation; appliances are the likely failure points.

Hotpoint 14.6 cu ft top freezer refrigerator, white (HTR15BBMFLWW), built October 2003 (likely)
Brand
Hotpoint
Manufacturer
GE Appliances (General Electric Company on the label; now a Haier company)
Product family
Hotpoint HTR15BBM 14.6 cu ft top freezer
Recorded model
HTR15BBMFLWW
Identification status
exact model confirmed

Recorded age estimate: about 23 years old at the tour

Age estimate basis: GE serial date code TF: T = October, F = 2003 or 2015. 2003 chosen because the HTR15BBM family appears in a 2001 era Hotpoint spec sheet, the label still names General Electric Company with the Hotpoint.com address, and the door has the older textured finish; 2015 production of this family is unlikely.

Recorded condition: Clean, empty and lit inside; textured doors without visible dents; beige handle inserts look yellowed with age. Door gaskets were not inspected closely.

  • Rating label reads MODEL NO. HTR15BBMFLWW and SERIAL NO. [device identifier removed]

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Serial TF decodes to October 2003 (or 2015) under the GE date code; 2003 is the likely year

    External researchTour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • HOTPOINT nameplate on the freezer door

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • total capacity (family): 14.6 cu ft

    External researchResearch source 1
  • fresh food / freezer (family): 10.77 / 3.86 cu ft

    External researchResearch source 1
  • width (family): 28 in

    External researchResearch source 1
  • case depth without door / depth without handle (family): 25 7/8 / 29 1/8 in

    External researchResearch source 1
  • height to top of case (family): 61 1/4 in

    External researchResearch source 1
  • electrical (label): 110 to 127 V AC, 60 Hz, 6.5 A

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • refrigerant (label): R134a, 4.12 oz

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • minimum clearances (label): top 1.0 in, back 0.75 in, sides 0.75 in

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • fresh food interior: two full width wire shelves, a crisper cover over two crisper drawers, door bins

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • freezer interior: ice tray shelf bracket and rear air duct; no icemaker installed

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • controls: dial temperature control in a housing at the top of the fresh food section

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • door handles: recessed vertical handle channels with beige inserts on the left edge, so hinges are on the right next to the wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • icemaker: optional icemaker kit IM4A for this family; none fitted

    External research. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Material: doors: textured (pebbled) white painted steel

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: liner: white plastic

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: shelves: white coated wire

    Observed in the recording
  • Capability recorded as confirmed: power on, interior light working. bulb lit when the door was opened

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: keep food cold and frozen. running state and temperatures were not measured

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: make ice automatically. no icemaker installed; trays only

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: water or ice dispenser. plain doors

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Small for a household that cooks at home: 14.6 cu ft total and under 4 cu ft of freezer

    External researchResearch source 1
  • Limitation: About 23 years old, well past the typical 9 to 13 year refrigerator life; older units use more electricity and are more likely to fail

    External research. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
  • Limitation: Wedged between the range and the wall with no counter beside it, so there is nowhere to set food down next to the refrigerator

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Practical interpretation: Fine for one person who shops often; tight for bulk shopping, meal prep or a big freezer stash

    Inference
  • Practical interpretation: At this age a failure during the lease is plausible; ask how fast management replaces failed appliances

    Inference
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. entry level Hotpoint top freezer; 14.6 cu ft, wire shelves, no icemaker; two decades old

    Inference
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: past typical. Typical life in years: 9 to 13. Estimated replacement cost in USD: about 729 (current 28 in Hotpoint top freezer). Estimate basis: InterNACHI refrigerator life; built about October 2003

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1 · Research source 2

Recorded connections

  • located in: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • adjacent to: White freestanding electric coil range with front controls and storage drawer (brand not legible)

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • competes for space with: White freestanding electric coil range with front controls and storage drawer (brand not legible). no landing counter between them

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Will the 2003 refrigerator be replaced before move in or when it fails, and how quickly?
  • Can an icemaker kit be installed, and is there a water line behind the refrigerator?

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White freestanding electric coil range with front controls and storage drawer (brand not legible)
Product family
freestanding electric coil range, front control strip
Identification status
category only

Recorded age estimate: probably 1990s to 2000s

Age estimate basis: front control strip and chrome drip pan coil design; no model label was read and the oven was not opened

Recorded condition: Clean white top and chrome drip pans; knobs and strip intact. Oven interior not seen.

  • The range was not turned on and the oven door was not opened during the tour

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • cooktop: four exposed coil elements (two small, two large) with chrome drip pans

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • controls: black strip across the front: two burner knobs at each end, center OVEN TEMP knob with a red indicator light, OVEN LIGHT rocker at the right end

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • oven: single oven with a window in the door; interior not opened

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • storage: pull out drawer below the oven door

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • fuel: electric (coil elements, 240 V RANGE breaker in the unit panel)

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • backguard: plain low white backguard with a small round emblem at the left end, possibly a GE monogram

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Material: body: white enameled steel

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: control strip: black plastic

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: drip pans: chrome

    Observed in the recording
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: boil, simmer and fry on four coils. not switched on during the tour

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: bake and broil. oven not opened or run

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: gas cooking or wok flame. electric coil range

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Coil elements are slow to respond and hard to clean compared with smooth glass, induction or gas

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Front knobs at hip height are easy for children or a passing hip to bump on

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Age, model and oven condition are unknown because no label was read and the oven was not opened

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Practical interpretation: Workable for everyday cooking; serious cooks used to gas or induction will find coils slow

    Inference
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. entry level white coil range; no convection or self clean control seen; front control strip of an older generation

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • powered by: Bulldog Pushmatic Electri Center six position panel in the hall (1950s to 1960s design). RANGE two pole breaker

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • What brand and age is the range, and has the oven been cleaned and tested?
  • Will the range be replaced if an element or the oven thermostat fails?

Link to this detail

NuTone RL6300 under cabinet range hood, 190 CFM, 6.0 sones, white
Brand
NuTone
Manufacturer
NuTone Inc. (now Broan NuTone)
Product family
NuTone RL6300 series under cabinet hood
Recorded model
RL6300
Identification status
exact model confirmed

Recorded age estimate: likely 1990s, roughly 25 to 35 years old

Age estimate basis: Label names NuTone Inc., the company name before the Broan NuTone combination, and the same model appears in a sister VRENT building; the label date code was not legible

Recorded condition: Filter frame shows rust colored specks at the corners; the lamp lens looks ajar on its clips; housing otherwise intact and clean outside.

  • Label reads MODEL RL6300 NUTONE INC. CINCINNATI, OHIO with 190 CFM @ .1" WG and 6.0 SONES

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

  • When the person touring asked about a vent while filming the hood, the agent answered "Yes"

    Said during the tour. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • the person touring opened the upper cabinet above the hood; its interior looked empty and no duct was visible in the part shown

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • airflow (label): 190 CFM at 0.1 in water gauge

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • sound (label): 6.0 sones

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • electrical (label): 120 V, 60 Hz, 1.6 A

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • lamp limit (label): 75 W maximum

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • controls: two rocker switches on a NuTone plate: fan and light

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • filter: aluminum mesh grease filter

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • ducting (model): designed for a 7 in round duct (ducted, not a recirculating hood)

    External research. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
  • Material: housing: white painted steel

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: filter: aluminum mesh

    Observed in the recording
  • Capability recorded as possible: exhaust cooking smoke outdoors. the model is a ducted design and the agent answered yes when the person touring asked about a vent, but no duct was visible in the part of the cabinet above that was opened and the fan was not run

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: light the cooktop. lamp and rocker present; not switched on

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: 6.0 sones on the label is loud; conversation and TV will compete with it in this small galley

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • Limitation: 190 CFM is modest for searing, stir frying or curry with lots of oil

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Only two switches, no speed choice visible on the plate beyond the fan rocker

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Practical interpretation: Turn it on during the tour return visit: if air blows back into the room the hood is not actually venting outside

    Inference
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. builder grade under cabinet hood; 190 CFM at 6.0 sones

    Inference
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: past typical. Typical life in years: 14. Estimate basis: InterNACHI range hood life; likely 1990s production

    Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Research source 1

Recorded connections

  • above: White freestanding electric coil range with front controls and storage drawer (brand not legible)

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • serves: White freestanding electric coil range with front controls and storage drawer (brand not legible)

    InferenceTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Does the hood vent outdoors? Please run the fan so I can feel the outlet.
  • Can the grease filter be cleaned or replaced before move in?

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Single bowl stainless steel drop in kitchen sink in a tile counter
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean bowl, no visible dents or rust at the rim.

  • type: single bowl, drop in, stainless steel, set into the tile counter with tile trimmed around the rim

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • position: under the kitchen window on the long counter run

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • drain: wide flange with an open center; strainer basket or disposer flange could not be told apart

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • Material: bowl: stainless steel

    Observed in the recording
  • Limitation: One bowl only: no second basin for soaking pans while rinsing

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Hand washing every dish here, since there is no dishwasher

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. standard single bowl stainless sink

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Single lever chrome kitchen faucet with a curved high spout on a deck plate
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Shiny chrome, looks newer than the tile counter around it.

  • type: single lever, curved gooseneck style spout, chrome, on a wide deck plate that covers extra sink holes; no side sprayer

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Capability recorded as unknown: run water. water was not run during the tour

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: No pull down or side sprayer for rinsing pans

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. basic single lever faucet

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

  • part of: Single bowl stainless steel drop in kitchen sink in a tile counter

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Can we run the hot water to check pressure and how long hot water takes to arrive?

Link to this detail

Garbage disposer (claimed in the listing; not seen)
Identification status
category only
  • observation: the sink base was not opened and no disposer switch was identified; the drain flange alone cannot confirm one

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Recorded connections

  • part of: Single bowl stainless steel drop in kitchen sink in a tile counter. claimed, not seen

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 40%Tour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Is there a disposer under the sink and where is its switch?

Link to this detail

No microwave provided (none built in or on the counters)
Identification status
category only

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Painted original style kitchen cabinets with flat doors and brushed nickel knobs
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Fresh looking paint and clean interiors; door edges and the bottom edge of the upper over the hood show small chips.

  • the person touring opened most upper and base cabinets and one drawer stack; all were empty and clean

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

  • base cabinets: sink run: four drawer stack left of the sink, double doors under the sink, narrow door at the end; range run: drawer over a double door cabinet left of the range

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • upper cabinets: uppers on both sides of the sink window, over the hood, over the refrigerator and a tall narrow upper by the range counter

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4
  • interiors: painted shelves, two to three per upper; dark unpainted wood underside of the counter visible inside a base cabinet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • hardware: round brushed nickel knobs, exposed hinges on the uppers

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Material: doors and boxes: painted wood (cream white)

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: knobs: brushed nickel

    Observed in the recording
  • Limitation: Uppers reach to a soffit line, so the top shelves need a step stool for most people

    Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: No pull out shelves, lazy susan or drawer organizers seen

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Practical interpretation: Storage is reasonable for a one bedroom galley; drawer space is concentrated in one four drawer stack

    Inference
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. older site built style boxes repainted; flat slab doors with newer knobs

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: late. Typical life in years: 50. Estimate basis: InterNACHI kitchen cabinets; boxes look original or old

    Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1

Recorded connections

  • part of: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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White square ceramic tile counters and full height tile backsplash with darkened grout
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Tiles intact with no cracks seen; grout dark and stained throughout.

  • material: cream white glazed square ceramic tile, about 4 in, with bullnose edge tiles; same tile up the backsplash to the cabinets

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • grout: wide grout lines, darkened and stained, especially on the counter surface

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • layout: long run along the sink wall; a short counter between the range and the corner on the facing wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Material: counter: glazed ceramic tile over a wood substrate

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: grout: cement grout, stained

    Observed in the recording
  • Limitation: Grout lines trap stains and crumbs and make rolling dough or setting glasses uneven

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Prep space beside the range is short, about one counter section

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Practical interpretation: Budget for a cutting board and counter mats; plan on scrubbing grout

    Inference
  • Recorded quality assessment: below average. tile counters with stained grout are dated for Palo Alto rents; no stone or solid surface

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: mid. Typical life in years: 100 plus (tile). Estimate basis: InterNACHI tile countertops

    Inference. Recorded confidence 30%Research source 1

Recorded connections

  • part of: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Can the counter grout be cleaned and sealed before move in?

Link to this detail

Oval flush ceiling light with brushed nickel ring in the kitchen
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Working and clean.

  • fixture: one oval flush mount with a white lens and brushed nickel ring

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • state at tour: on

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as confirmed: light the kitchen. lit during the tour

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: No under cabinet lighting, so counters are shadowed by the uppers

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Recorded quality assessment: average. newer looking flush fixture

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Link to this detail

Kitchen receptacles: GFCI by the window plus three prong decorator duplexes in the backsplash
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean, newer looking devices.

  • GFCI: decorator GFCI receptacle with a green indicator light on the backsplash right of the sink window

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • other receptacles: three prong decorator duplex receptacles in the tile backsplash under the uppers on the range run

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: ground fault protection near the sink. GFCI indicator lit; downstream protection of other receptacles not tested

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Few receptacles along the short range side counter for a toaster, kettle and microwave at once

    Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: average. newer decorator devices

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

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Galley kitchen open to the dining area
Identification status
category only

Recorded connections

  • lacks observed: No dishwasher (both counter runs shown, all base cabinets are doors and drawers)

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • lacks observed: No microwave provided (none built in or on the counters)

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • opens to: Dining area between the living room and the galley kitchen

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • adjacent to: Recessed entry alcove on the upper landing with door 15

    Observed in the recording

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Kitchen window over the sink with faux wood blinds
Identification status
category only

Recorded connections

  • located in: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Washer, dryer and laundry

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No dishwasher

Why it may matter: All dishes are washed by hand in a single bowl sink.

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Shared laundry floor was wet, and a sign warns of flooding

  • Standing water beside the washers with a CAUTION WET FLOOR sign, plus a posted PLEASE START WASHERS 3 MINUTES APART TO AVOID FLOODING. The room sits partly below grade with windows into a light well.

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Expect a damp floor at times and plan to stagger washer starts; wear shoes.

Ask the manager: How often does the laundry room drain back up?

No dishwasher (both counter runs shown, all base cabinets are doors and drawers)
Identification status
category only

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No in unit washer or dryer (none seen, no hookups seen)
Identification status
category only
  • observation: kitchen, hall closets, linen cabinet, bathroom and bedroom were all shown; no washer, dryer, hookup box or dryer vent anywhere

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

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Shared commercial top load washers leased from Dadson Laundry
Product family
commercial top load washer with coin box and app payment
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean white cabinets, lids up, displays lit.

  • count seen: at least 3 washers in a row

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • payment: coin box on top of each washer; Dadson Laundry lease sticker with a service number

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • price display: digital display reading about 2.00 (partly legible) USD per cycle (likely)

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: wash laundry on site. machines powered with lit displays

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Shared machines outside the unit: laundry goes down the exterior stair and across the grounds

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: average. newer commercial machines

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Shared laundry room, partly below grade, with commercial machines

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Shared Speed Queen commercial dryers with pay by phone (Dadson Laundry)
Brand
Speed Queen
Manufacturer
Alliance Laundry Systems
Product family
Speed Queen front control commercial dryer
Identification status
brand only

Recorded condition: Clean, newer machines.

  • count seen: at least 3 dryers side by side

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • price display: 2.00 USD per cycle (likely)

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • payment: coin slot plus pay with your phone by QR code or machine number (21, 22)

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • capacity (family): about 7 cu ft commercial dryer family

    External research. Recorded confidence 35%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: dry laundry on site, pay by phone. displays lit

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: average. current commercial Speed Queen machines

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Shared laundry room, partly below grade, with commercial machines

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • adjacent to: Shared commercial top load washers leased from Dadson Laundry

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

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Shared laundry room, partly below grade, with commercial machines
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Machines clean and new; floor stained and wet, walls with tape marks and old notices.

  • machines: a row of top load washers and at least three Speed Queen dryers; two large gas water heaters at the back

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4
  • room: painted block walls, exposed pipes and conduit, concrete floor, three high hopper windows onto a brick lined light well, ceiling dome camera

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • hours (sign): Open Daily 9:00am to 10:00pm (small print, partly legible)

    Read in the source. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • payment: coins or pay with your phone (Dadson Laundry)

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • floor at tour: standing water beside the washers with a CAUTION WET FLOOR sign

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: Laundry means carrying baskets down the exterior stair and along the walks

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: Closed overnight per the sign

    Read in the source. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: average. newer commercial machines; dated room with a wet floor

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

  • part of: 562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Heating and cooling

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No air conditioning in any room

  • Living room, kitchen, hall, bedroom and bath were all filmed; there is no wall or window air conditioner, mini split, ceiling fan or cooling vent. The only climate equipment is the gas wall furnace.

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Why it may matter: Warm spells in Palo Alto mean open windows or a portable unit, and the six position panel limits big plug in loads.

Ask the manager: Is a window or portable air conditioner allowed, and on which circuit?

Recorded finding · Inference

One wall furnace heats the whole apartment; the bedroom gets only rear grille heat

Why it may matter: Expect a warm living room and a cool bedroom on cold nights, especially with the bedroom door closed; a small space heater may be needed.

Recorded finding · Inference

Gas wall furnace in the living room needs clear space and yearly service

Why it may matter: Sofas, beds, curtains or storage cannot sit against the furnace front or the bedroom grilles, which limits furniture layout on both sides of that wall.

Ask the manager: When was the furnace last inspected and its vent checked?

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Manual heat only thermostat, no schedule

  • Mechanical lever thermostat with a 50 to 90 F scale, set near 65 F at the tour.

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Why it may matter: Turn it down by hand at night and when away to control the gas bill.

Heating by one gas wall furnace in the living room that also feeds the bedroom through rear grilles; no air conditioning
Identification status
category only
  • heat source: one tall louvered wall furnace on the living room wall beside the kitchen opening

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • bedroom heat: upper and lower metal grilles on the bedroom side of the same wall, the layout of a dual wall (rear outlet) furnace

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • control: one wall thermostat in the living room

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • cooling: none: no air conditioner, mini split or ceiling fan in any room

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • rear outlet share (typical Williams kit): about 10 percent of the heat goes to the room behind

    External research. Recorded confidence 40%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: heat the living room, dining area and kitchen. not run during the tour

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as possible: heat the bedroom. only through the rear grilles of the living room furnace; much less heat than the front

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: cool any room. no cooling equipment seen

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Capability recorded as not supported: zone or schedule temperatures. single manual thermostat

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Hot afternoons need a portable or window unit, and the unit panel has few circuits for one

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: The bedroom is likely cooler than the living room in winter because it gets only rear grille heat

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: below average. single gravity wall furnace; no cooling; manual thermostat

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%

Recorded connections

  • serves: Apartment 15, upper floor one bedroom one bath (1 Bed Type B)

    InferenceTour reference 1

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Williams style dual wall gas wall furnace with tall louvered front (brand plate partly legible)
Brand
Williams (likely)
Manufacturer
Williams Furnace Co. (likely)
Product family
gravity vented dual wall (two room) gas wall furnace
Identification status
brand only

Recorded age estimate: unknown; front panel looks clean and newer than the building

Age estimate basis: rating plate behind the lower panel was not read

Recorded condition: Exterior clean and straight; burner, pilot, vent and rating plate not seen.

  • cabinet: tall narrow white louvered panel from about the baseboard to about 6 ft, with a lower louvered access panel and a separate rectangular grille higher on the wall above it

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • nameplate: small dark nameplate on the lower access panel, shape consistent with WILLIAMS

    Read in the source. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • rear outlets: matching upper and lower metal grilles on the bedroom side of the wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • fuel: natural gas (inferred from the wall furnace design and the CO alarm in the hall); gas meters seen at the building

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • type (family): double sided gravity vented wall furnaces heat two adjoining rooms, run without electricity on a standing pilot and are rated about 70 to 74 percent AFUE

    External research. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • thermostat: millivolt heat only wall thermostat (see thermostat)

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Material: front: white painted steel louvers

    Observed in the recording
  • Capability recorded as possible: heat during a power outage. standard gravity wall furnaces need no electricity; model not confirmed

    External research. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Capability recorded as unknown: operate. the furnace was not turned on during the tour

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Older gravity wall furnaces waste about a quarter to a third of the gas compared with modern furnaces

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Limitation: The front grille gets very hot; furniture, curtains and toys must stay clear, which takes wall space in the living room

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: A gas appliance inside the living space: needs yearly service, a working CO alarm and an unblocked vent

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: Heat comes from one spot, so the far end of the living room and the bedroom warm slowly

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. gravity wall furnace; single point heat for the whole unit

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • part of: Heating by one gas wall furnace in the living room that also feeds the bedroom through rear grilles; no air conditioning

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • serves: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • serves: Carpeted bedroom with a wide window, mirrored closet and furnace grilles. through the rear grilles

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • When was the wall furnace last serviced and its vent checked?
  • How old is the furnace, and is the pilot left lit or relit at move in?

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Bedroom upper and lower metal grilles fed by the living room wall furnace
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Lower grille slightly discolored; upper grille clean.

  • grilles: one upper two section metal grille at about head height and one lower two section grille at the floor on the same wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • function: warm air out of the upper grille and room air back through the lower grille of a dual wall furnace

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Limitation: A dresser or bed against this wall would block the lower grille and the bedroom heat

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Sound from the living room may pass through the grille openings in the shared wall

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • connected to: Williams style dual wall gas wall furnace with tall louvered front (brand plate partly legible)

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • located in: Carpeted bedroom with a wide window, mirrored closet and furnace grilles

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Heat only mechanical wall thermostat, 50 to 90 F lever (White Rodgers 1C20 style)
Manufacturer
Emerson White Rodgers (likely)
Product family
White Rodgers 1C20 heat only mechanical thermostat (matched by design and 50 to 90 F scale)
Recorded model
1C20 (likely)
Identification status
likely model

Recorded condition: Clean, intact.

  • controls: setpoint lever in a lower window under a 50 to 90 scale, thermometer pointer in an upper window, plain lower cover; no display, fan switch or cooling mode

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • setpoint at tour: lever near the middle of the scale, roughly 65 F

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • family: heat only, 50 to 90 F, bimetal thermometer, millivolt compatible, mercury free, about $26

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: set one temperature for the furnace

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: programmable or smart schedules. mechanical lever only

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: No setback schedule: turn it down by hand at night or when away to save gas

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. inexpensive mechanical thermostat

    Inference

Recorded connections

  • controls: Williams style dual wall gas wall furnace with tall louvered front (brand plate partly legible)

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • adjacent to: Williams style dual wall gas wall furnace with tall louvered front (brand plate partly legible)

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Central gas water heaters in the shared laundry room (no water heater inside the unit)
Product family
commercial tank type gas water heaters
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Seen only briefly in a moving shot.

  • equipment seen: two large tank gas water heaters side by side with overhead metal vent pipes; one strapped with a metal seismic band; the other has a black top section

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • unit: no water heater, closet or tank seen inside the apartment

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • service to unit 15: hot water most likely comes from these central heaters

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: With a central system, hot water may take a while to reach an upstairs unit far from the laundry room; water was not run on tour

    Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Labels were too blurred to read brand, size or age

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • located in: Shared laundry room, partly below grade, with commercial machines

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • serves: Apartment 15, upper floor one bedroom one bath (1 Bed Type B)

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Is hot water central and included in rent, and how long does it take to reach unit 15?

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Internet and electrical hardware

Recorded finding · Read in the source

Original style Bulldog Pushmatic panel with six positions

  • Hall panel reads Pushmatic ELECTRI CENTER, PUSH BUTTON CONTROL, BULLDOG ELECTRIC PRODUCTS CO. DETROIT. These push button panels date from the 1950s or 1960s, are no longer made, can have stiff breakers and indicator problems, and replacement breakers may not fit.

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Research source 1

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Not an emergency, but a sign the electrical system has not been modernized; expect limited capacity and ask whether it has been evaluated.

Ask the manager: Has a licensed electrician evaluated this panel, and is replacement planned?

Recorded finding · Read in the source

Only a range circuit and about four other circuits

  • Positions 1 and 2 are the RANGE pair; 3, 4 and 5 are unlabeled; 6 is MAIN LIGHTING.

    Read in the source. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: A space heater, portable AC, hair dryer, microwave or a powerful desktop computer can overload a shared circuit and trip it.

Ask the manager: Which outlets share circuits?

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No Ethernet jacks; only telephone and coax

  • Bedroom has a telephone jack, the living room a coax plate and a small jack plate; no network equipment or RJ45 jacks seen.

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Why it may matter: Remote workers rely on Wi Fi from a modem at the living room coax plate.

Ask the manager: Which providers and speeds are available here?

Bulldog Pushmatic Electri Center six position panel in the hall (1950s to 1960s design)
Brand
Pushmatic (Electri Center panel)
Manufacturer
Bulldog Electric Products Co., Detroit (later ITE, Gould, Siemens)
Product family
Bulldog Pushmatic Electri Center push button breaker panel
Identification status
brand only

Recorded age estimate: likely original to the building, about 65 years old

Age estimate basis: Bulldog Electric Products Co., Detroit marking (before the brand moved under ITE) and InspectAPedia's note that Bulldog panels in homes usually date from the 1950s or 1960s; the complex is reported built in 1961

Recorded condition: Cover repainted gray with edge wear and chipped paint; labels yellowed. Interior not opened.

  • Cover reads Pushmatic ELECTRI CENTER, AUTOMATIC PROTECTION, PUSH BUTTON CONTROL, with BULLDOG ELECTRIC PRODUCTS CO. DETROIT at the bottom

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

  • positions: six numbered positions

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • labeled circuits: RANGE (two pole push button pair with a handle clamp at positions 1 and 2) and MAIN LIGHTING at 6; positions 3, 4 and 5 hold unlabeled push button breakers

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • breaker type: Pushmatic push button breakers

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • cover: flush gray steel cover with slotted screws set into the hall wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • other: a long gray rod runs down the center of the breaker area from the RANGE clamp

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Material: cover: painted steel

    Observed in the recording
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: shut off unit circuits from inside the apartment

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: arc fault or ground fault breakers. none visible in this old push button panel

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Only about four general circuits plus the range: running a space heater, portable air conditioner, microwave and kettle together may trip breakers

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Push button breakers stiffen when not exercised, an indicator may show off while contacts stay on, the line is no longer made and newer breakers may not fit older panels

    External research. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Limitation: Roughly 65 years old, past the 60 year service panel guideline

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
  • Practical interpretation: Know where it is: it is in the hall, so a tripped circuit is easy to reset, but expect to reset it if several appliances run at once

    Inference
  • Practical interpretation: Renters with high power needs (space heaters, portable AC, a home office with a big PC) should ask about circuit capacity

    Inference
  • Recorded quality assessment: poor. obsolete push button breaker panel; very few circuits for modern loads

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: past typical. Typical life in years: 60. Estimate basis: InterNACHI service panel life; likely 1961 install

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Research source 1 · Research source 2

Recorded connections

Questions to ask

  • Has an electrician evaluated the Pushmatic panel recently, and are there plans to replace it?
  • Which circuit feeds the bedroom and the kitchen counter outlets?

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Three prong decorator receptacles in the living room and bedroom
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean, newer looking devices and plates.

  • living room: three prong decorator duplexes low on the walls near the windows and near the furnace

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • bedroom: decorator receptacles low on the walls under and beside the window

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • bedroom switch: the person touring pressed a wall switch inside the bedroom door; no ceiling fixture appears in the bedroom, so it likely controls a receptacle (result not visible)

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Three prong outlets on wiring from the 1960s may not be grounded unless they were rewired or are GFCI protected; not tested

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Recorded quality assessment: average. new decorator devices

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

  • powered by: Bulldog Pushmatic Electri Center six position panel in the hall (1950s to 1960s design)

    InferenceTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Are the three prong outlets grounded?

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Telephone and coaxial jacks only; no Ethernet or network equipment seen
Identification status
category only
  • bedroom: one telephone jack plate low on the wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • living room: one coaxial F connector plate under the windows; a small jack plate near the furnace, likely telephone

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • Ethernet: no RJ45 jacks, structured wiring panel, router, fiber terminal or Wi Fi access point seen

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Capability recorded as possible: cable internet via the coax jack. provider and signal not checked

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: wired Ethernet between rooms. no Ethernet jacks seen

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: A modem will sit at the living room coax plate; Wi Fi has to reach the bedroom through interior walls

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. legacy phone and coax wiring only

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

Questions to ask

  • Which internet providers serve 562 Kendall (cable, fiber)?

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Bedrooms and bathrooms

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No ceiling light in the bedroom

  • The bedroom ceiling showed no fixture from the doorway or the far wall; the person touring pressed the wall switch, which likely controls an outlet.

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Why it may matter: Bring floor or bedside lamps.

Ask the manager: Which outlet does the bedroom switch control?

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Bedroom carpet shows darker patches

Why it may matter: Photograph the carpet at move in so these marks are not charged to your deposit.

Ask the manager: Can the carpet be cleaned before move in?

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No bathroom exhaust fan seen

  • Most of the bathroom ceiling was in frame and showed no fan; the window is the only ventilation.

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Why it may matter: Open the window after showers to avoid mildew, which is harder in cold or rainy weather.

Ask the manager: Is there an exhaust fan?

Carpeted bedroom with a wide window, mirrored closet and furnace grilles
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Fresh paint; carpet clean but with darker patches and traffic shading.

Recorded connections

  • accessible from: Short hall to the bedroom and bathroom with closets, panel and CO alarm

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • adjacent to: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet. share the furnace wall

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • separated from by: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet. a wall with furnace grilles on both sides

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • visible from: Bedroom outlook: upper windows of the building across. neighbors' upper windows can see toward the bedroom window

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1

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Full bathroom with tub and shower, window, vanity and toilet
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean; grout dark; tub surface glossy; no leaks seen under the vanity.

  • fixtures: tub with shower behind sliding glass doors at the end, toilet, single sink vanity with mirror cabinet and light bar

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • ventilation: openable frosted window; no exhaust fan visible on the ceiling

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • floor: white square ceramic tile with dark grout and tile cove base

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • door: flush door with a brass knob

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. older tile tub surround and valve; newer vanity top

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

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Tub and shower with beige tile surround, sliding glass doors and a three handle valve
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Tile intact and grout whole; doors closed and aligned; tub glossy.

  • tub: white built in tub with a front apron

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • surround: beige square glazed wall tile, tiled soap dish

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • doors: aluminum framed sliding doors with obscured glass, towel bar on the frame

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • valve: three handle valve (hot, diverter, cold) with chrome cross handles, tub spout, overflow trip lever

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Material: surround: glazed ceramic tile

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: door frame: aluminum

    Observed in the recording
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: bath and shower. water not run

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Older three handle valves usually lack pressure balancing, so the shower can turn hot or cold when other water is used

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Sliding doors block half the tub opening for bathing a child or cleaning

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. vintage valve and tile; framed sliders

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Full bathroom with tub and shower, window, vanity and toilet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Does the shower hold temperature when the toilet flushes?

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White vanity with integral bowl top, single lever faucet and brass pulls
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean top and cabinet; no water marks under the sink.

  • the person touring opened the vanity doors: the cabinet floor was clean and dry with no visible leak

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • top: white cultured marble style top with an integral oval bowl

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • faucet: single lever chrome faucet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • cabinet: white two door cabinet with brass bow pulls; interior clean and dry

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • plumbing: black plastic trap, chrome supply lines with stop valves

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Little counter space beside the bowl for toiletries

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. builder grade vanity

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Full bathroom with tub and shower, window, vanity and toilet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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American Standard toilet
Brand
American Standard
Manufacturer
American Standard
Identification status
brand only

Recorded condition: Clean bowl, seat and tank.

  • logo: "Standard" script on the bowl behind the seat

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • flush volume: not read; older toilets may use more than 1.6 gallons per flush

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: If the toilet is older than 1994 it may be a noncompliant high flow fixture under California rules; its date was not read

    External research. Recorded confidence 35%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1

Recorded connections

  • located in: Full bathroom with tub and shower, window, vanity and toilet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • adjacent to: White vanity with integral bowl top, single lever faucet and brass pulls

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Framed mirror cabinet and four globe vanity light bar
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Working.

  • mirror: rectangular framed mirror cabinet above the vanity

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • light: four globe bulb light bar above the mirror, on during the tour

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. standard globe bar

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

  • above: White vanity with integral bowl top, single lever faucet and brass pulls

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Frosted bathroom window with mini blind
Identification status
category only
  • type: white slider with frosted glass and a horizontal mini blind

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: air out the bathroom. operable slider

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • located in: Full bathroom with tub and shower, window, vanity and toilet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Beige carpet in the bedroom
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Darker patches and traffic shading across the floor; edges tidy at the transition strip.

Recorded connections

  • part of: Carpeted bedroom with a wide window, mirrored closet and furnace grilles

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Was the bedroom carpet professionally cleaned, and will its condition be noted on the move in checklist?

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Wide bedroom slider with vertical blinds facing the building across
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Some dirt in the head track; glass and screen intact.

Recorded connections

  • located in: Carpeted bedroom with a wide window, mirrored closet and furnace grilles

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • faces: Bedroom outlook: upper windows of the building across

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Storage and closets

Living room closet with hinged door, rod and shelf
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean, freshly painted.

Recorded connections

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Hall closet with gold framed mirrored sliding doors
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Mirrors intact; frames dated.

Recorded connections

  • located in: Short hall to the bedroom and bathroom with closets, panel and CO alarm

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Hall linen cabinet with upper and lower doors
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean painted shelves.

Recorded connections

  • located in: Short hall to the bedroom and bathroom with closets, panel and CO alarm

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Bedroom closet with mirrored sliding doors
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean; mirrors intact.

  • closet: reach in closet with a wood rod, painted shelf and hooks behind mirrored sliding doors

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: hang a season of clothes for one or two people. width not measured

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • located in: Carpeted bedroom with a wide window, mirrored closet and furnace grilles

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Exterior storage (claimed; not shown)
Identification status
category only
  • observation: not filmed; which locker goes with unit 15 and its size are unknown

    Not observed in the recording

Recorded connections

  • part of: 562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306. claimed, not seen

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 40%

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Windows, daylight and outdoor space

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No balcony or patio

Why it may matter: No place for a chair, plants or drying clothes outdoors.

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Living room windows face a neighbor's gable and upper window

  • The view is the end wall of a neighboring two story building with one upper window and an upper walkway railing at the side, a short distance away.

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Blinds will be partly closed in the evening; little sky from the sofa.

Two wide living room sliders with vertical blinds
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Frames clean; blinds complete.

  • type: two wide white vinyl sliding windows with vertical blinds

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • view: the gable end and an upper window of a neighboring two story building, a walkway railing, a tall shrub and a tree

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • Material: frames: white vinyl

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: mid. Typical life in years: 20 to 40. Estimate basis: InterNACHI vinyl windows; replacement windows in an older building

    Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1

Recorded connections

  • located in: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • faces: Living room outlook: neighboring building's gable end and upper window

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Vertical blinds in the living room and bedroom, faux wood blinds in the kitchen, mini blind in the bath
Identification status
category only
  • living room and bedroom: white vinyl vertical blinds with a wand

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • kitchen: white faux wood horizontal blinds

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • bathroom: white mini blind

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as confirmed: open and close for light and privacy. the person touring parted the bedroom verticals by hand

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: Vertical blinds leave gaps and rattle; light sleepers may want curtains

    Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • part of: Two wide living room sliders with vertical blinds

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • part of: Wide bedroom slider with vertical blinds facing the building across

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Round flush ceiling light over the dining end
Identification status
category only
  • fixture: round flush fixture with white lens and metal ring, lit

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • located in: Dining area between the living room and the galley kitchen

    Observed in the recording

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Living room outlook: neighboring building's gable end and upper window
Identification status
category only
  • what: pale yellow stucco gable end with green trim, one upper window with blinds, an upper walkway railing at the left, a tall rounded shrub and a tree

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • distance: neighbor wall appears close, roughly 6 to 12 m (estimate from the frame, not measured)

    Inference. Recorded confidence 40%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Mostly a building wall: little sky or greenery from the sofa

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

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Bedroom outlook: upper windows of the building across
Identification status
category only
  • what: the upper floor of a pale yellow stucco building with a row of windows behind vertical blinds, treetops above its roof

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • Limitation: Neighbors' windows look back toward the bedroom window

    Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1

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Landscaped courtyard with lawn, trees and globe lights
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Trimmed and tidy.

Recorded connections

  • part of: 562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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No private balcony or patio seen
Identification status
category only
  • observation: every room's windows were seen; none is a door to a balcony. The Type B drawing shows a narrow outdoor space beside the bedroom, but the bedroom has only a window and the only outdoor space is the entry landing

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Research source 1

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Safety observations

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

Smoke alarm inside the bedroom not clearly seen

Why it may matter: Sleeping rooms are where a working alarm matters most.

Ask the manager: Is there a working smoke alarm in the bedroom?

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

No fire extinguisher seen

  • None was seen in the kitchen, cabinets or hall closets that were opened.

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Ask the manager: Is a fire extinguisher provided?

Round ceiling smoke alarm at the living room end of the hall; bedroom alarm not confirmed
Product family
round battery or hardwired ceiling smoke alarm with oval center test button
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean and mounted.

  • living room and hall opening: one round white ceiling smoke alarm with an oval center button and side vents

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • bedroom: a round white device near the ceiling above the bedroom door, blurred; possibly a smoke alarm

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 35%Tour reference 1
  • design: resembles Kidde ionization or photoelectric ceiling alarms; no label read

    Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Tour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: sound on smoke. not tested

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: A smoke alarm inside the bedroom was not clearly seen; California expects one in each sleeping room

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
  • Limitation: Age and power source unknown; smoke alarms are replaced at 10 years

    External research. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1

Recorded connections

Questions to ask

  • Is there a working smoke alarm inside the bedroom, and when were the alarms last tested?

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Kidde style battery carbon monoxide alarm on the hall wall
Manufacturer
Kidde (likely)
Product family
Kidde KN COB B LPM style battery CO alarm (matched by design and panel text)
Recorded model
KN COB B LPM (likely)
Identification status
likely model

Recorded condition: Clean, mounted level.

  • California requires owners of units with a fossil fuel burning appliance, such as this gas wall furnace, to install carbon monoxide devices

    External researchTour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • location: hall wall at about eye height between the living room and the bedroom

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • panel: Alarm light with Move to Fresh Air, Operate light, Test/Reset button, three sounder slots

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • power (likely model): three AA batteries; model discontinued

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: warn of carbon monoxide from the wall furnace. not tested; operate light not seen lit in the frame

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Battery CO alarms need new batteries yearly and the sensor wears out after several years; its age is unknown

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. basic battery CO alarm

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

  • located in: Short hall to the bedroom and bathroom with closets, panel and CO alarm

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • serves: Williams style dual wall gas wall furnace with tall louvered front (brand plate partly legible). warns of CO from the gas furnace

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

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Keyed brass deadbolt over a keyed brass knob on the entry door
Product family
single cylinder deadbolt and keyed entry knob
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Deadbolt shiny; knob finish worn.

  • deadbolt: polished brass single cylinder deadbolt above the knob

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • knob: brass keyed entry knob with a worn, dull finish

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • door viewer: peephole below the 15 numerals

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: lock with a key from outside

    InferenceTour reference 1
  • Capability recorded as not supported: keyless or app entry. mechanical locks only

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Knob style lever free hardware is harder to open with full hands or for people with limited grip

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. standard brass residential hardware

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

  • part of: Recessed entry alcove on the upper landing with door 15

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

Questions to ask

  • Are the locks rekeyed between residents?

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Layout, materials and finishes

Recorded finding · Read in the source

Unit identity confirmed: apartment 15, upper floor, 1 bed 1 bath

  • Brass 15 on the entry door was filmed from the landing 20 s after the walkthrough clip ended; the door sits at the top of an exterior wood stair under the roof eave; the GPS fixes sit about 45 m from the mapped 562 Kendall Avenue point; inside there is one bedroom and one bathroom, matching the listed 1 Bed Type B.

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5 · Research source 1

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: The footage describes the listed unit, not a model unit.

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Top floor unit: no neighbors overhead

  • Unit 15 is on the upper floor of a two story building with the roof eave directly above its landing.

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: No footsteps from above; in exchange every trip involves the exterior stair and summer heat collects under the roof.

Recorded finding · Inference

Layout broadly matches the Type B plan, with differences

  • As drawn, the entry is in the living room window wall with the galley kitchen beside it and the bedroom and bath at the back. The tour also shows a hinged door living room closet, a hall with a mirrored closet, a linen cabinet and the panel, which the drawing does not detail, and no outdoor space beside the bedroom.

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Research source 1

Why it may matter: Plan the layout from the footage rather than the drawing.

Ask the manager: Does unit 15 have any balcony or patio, as the plan suggests?

Recorded finding · Inference

Filmed about 4:32 to 4:36 pm, half an hour before sunset: daylight was fading

  • Interior lights were on in the dining area and kitchen; the bedroom with closed verticals looked dim. Windows are on the living room outer wall, the kitchen sink wall, the bedroom and the bathroom. The low late light limits any judgment of how bright the rooms are at midday.

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4

Why it may matter: Visit around noon to judge daylight; expect the living room to be the brightest room.

Recorded finding · Inference

Textured ceilings in a 1960s building

  • Ceilings have a hand applied texture. Materials of this era can contain asbestos; intact surfaces are low risk.

    Inference. Recorded confidence 40%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1

Why it may matter: Do not drill or sand the ceiling for a light or hook without asking.

Ask the manager: Has the ceiling texture been tested for asbestos?

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Four closets for a one bedroom

Why it may matter: Good storage for one or two people; a winter coat closet and linen storage are both covered.

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Cable outlet is under the living room windows

  • The coaxial plate is low on the window wall beside a receptacle.

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

Why it may matter: A cabled TV would face away from the windows with the glare behind it; streaming over Wi Fi frees the layout.

No smart home devices (keyed locks, mechanical thermostat)
Identification status
category only

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Wired doorbell: brass push button outside and NuTone chime inside
Brand
NuTone
Manufacturer
NuTone (chime)
Product family
NuTone wired door chime
Identification status
brand only

Recorded condition: Chime clean; button tarnished.

  • button: small rectangular brass push button on the alcove wall beside door 15

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • chime: white NuTone chime box high on the wall at the hall opening, grid pattern with a round center grille and sound slots

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Capability recorded as supported by hardware: announce visitors. not pressed during the tour

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: No intercom, camera or remote answering; packages and visitors are handled at the door

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. standard wired chime

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

Recorded connections

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Apartment 15, upper floor one bedroom one bath (1 Bed Type B)
Identification status
category only

Recorded connections

  • lacks observed: No in unit washer or dryer (none seen, no hookups seen)

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • contains: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • contains: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • contains: Short hall to the bedroom and bathroom with closets, panel and CO alarm

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • contains: Carpeted bedroom with a wide window, mirrored closet and furnace grilles

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • contains: Full bathroom with tub and shower, window, vanity and toilet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • contains: Recessed entry alcove on the upper landing with door 15

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • located in: Two story stucco building holding unit 15, upper units reached by exterior wood stairs

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • lacks observed: No private balcony or patio seen

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

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Recessed entry alcove on the upper landing with door 15
Identification status
category only
  • alcove: door set in a stucco recess at the top of the stair, so the door is out of the rain

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • opens to: living room at the end of the window wall, with the kitchen opening immediately beside it

    Observed in the recording

Recorded connections

  • accessible from: Exterior wood stair and landing to unit 15

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • opens to: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet

    Observed in the recording

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Flush painted entry door 15 with brass numerals and door viewer
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Paint sound with light scuffs at the bottom; sweep intact.

  • door: flush slab painted tan, brass 15 numerals, door viewer, metal bottom sweep over the threshold

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • frame: painted wood casing in a stucco recess

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Fresh paint, clean laminate.

  • windows: two wide sliders with vertical blinds on the outer wall, entry door at the end of the same wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • floor: glossy wood look laminate

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • walls: window wall; furnace wall beside the kitchen opening; far end with a hinged door closet and the hall opening

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • ceiling light: none over the main sitting area; the flush light is over the dining end

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • TV wiring: coaxial plate low on the window wall

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: The cable plate is under the windows, so a wired TV would sit against the bright window wall

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: The hot furnace front takes a stretch of the longest solid wall

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Practical interpretation: Plan the sofa against the closet end or the window wall, not the furnace

    Inference
  • Recorded quality assessment: average. simple rectangular room with two windows

    Inference. Recorded confidence 50%

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Dining area between the living room and the galley kitchen
Identification status
category only
  • light: round flush ceiling fixture, on at the tour

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • position: beside the entry door and in front of the kitchen opening

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: The dining spot is also the path from the entry door to the kitchen and the living room

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%

Recorded connections

  • part of: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet

    Observed in the recording

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Short hall to the bedroom and bathroom with closets, panel and CO alarm
Identification status
category only

Recorded connections

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Wood look laminate floor in the living room, dining area, kitchen and hall
Product family
glossy printed laminate planks in a light maple strip pattern
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean, glossy and flat; no lifting seen.

  • material: laminate (printed wood pattern that repeats, uniform gloss), not solid hardwood

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • rooms: living room, dining area, kitchen and hall; carpet in the bedroom, tile in the bathroom

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4
  • transitions: wood reducer strip at the bedroom carpet and a threshold strip at the bathroom tile

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: Laminate swells if water sits on it, which matters in the kitchen and at the bath door

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Hard floor over an upper floor carries footstep noise to the unit below

    Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. entry level glossy laminate

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: mid. Typical life in years: 15 to 25. Estimate basis: InterNACHI laminate; pattern style suggests 2000s installation

    Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1

Recorded connections

  • part of: Living room with two windows, wall furnace and closet

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • part of: Galley kitchen open to the dining area

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • part of: Short hall to the bedroom and bathroom with closets, panel and CO alarm

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Freshly painted walls and textured ceilings
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Clean fresh paint; small nail pops and patches visible on close views.

  • walls: light beige paint with a light texture, white baseboards

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • ceilings: flat ceilings of ordinary height with a hand applied knockdown style texture (not popcorn)

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • paint: looks fresh throughout

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: Ceiling texture in a building of this age can contain asbestos; do not sand or drill into it before testing

    External research. Recorded confidence 40%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1
  • Recorded lifecycle estimate: early. Typical life in years: 10 to 15 (paint). Estimate basis: InterNACHI interior paint; recently painted

    Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1

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Flush painted interior doors with brass knobs and white baseboards
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Fresh paint.

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Building and shared spaces

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

One exterior flight of open riser wood steps to the door

  • About a dozen painted wood steps with open risers and a single railing on the open side, then a small coated landing. No elevator.

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Groceries, laundry, bikes, strollers and moves all go up this flight; wet treads in rain; not suitable for wheelchair users.

Recorded finding · Read in the source

Laundry open daily 9 am to 10 pm (sign)

  • Small print on the sign reads LAUNDRY FACILITY Open Daily 9:00am to 10:00pm, A Vittoria Management Property.

    Read in the source. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1

Why it may matter: No late night or early morning loads.

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Covered tuck under parking; unit 15's stall not identified

  • Stalls sit under a two story building with painted number pads; the person touring filmed one empty stall with a freshly painted pad, but no one said which stall goes with unit 15.

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Get the stall number in writing.

Ask the manager: Which stall is unit 15's, and is it included?

Recorded finding · Observed in the recording

Cracked walks and a raised slab joint on the way in

  • Concrete walks along the side passage are cracked, with one raised joint near the street end.

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

    The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.

Why it may matter: Watch your step at night or with a cart.

Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording

Bike room and exterior storage were not shown

  • Both are claimed in the listing but were not filmed.

    Not observed in the recording

Ask the manager: Where are the bike room and the storage locker for unit 15, and how are they locked?

562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306
Identification status
category only
  • The courtyard and front planting were well kept on the tour day, with trimmed shrubs, ivy beds and lawn

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • 562 Kendall Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94306, described by listings as the Barron Park neighborhood: a two story garden complex of stucco buildings with exterior stairs to upper units, courtyards, fenced ground floor patios and parking at one side. Apartments.com and Zillow call 562 to 580 Kendall Ave Park West Apartments; the manager site, RentCafe and Zumper use only the street address.

    External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2 · Research source 3
  • Built about 1961 (Apartments.com and ApartmentFinder snippets); two stories; sources disagree on size: 40, 47 or 50 units, with unit numbers up to at least 43.

    External research. Recorded confidence 55%Research source 1 · Research source 2 · Research source 3
  • Managed by VRENT.com, the rental brand of Vittoria Management; the laundry room sign also names a Vittoria Management property.

    External researchResearch source 1
  • Twelve floor plans: studios of 450 to 500 sq ft, one bedrooms of 650 sq ft (Types A, D, E) and 725 sq ft (Types B and C), and 900 sq ft two bedrooms; every plan has one bathroom.

    External researchResearch source 1
  • Claimed amenities: exterior storage, a bike room, shared on site laundry, covered parking, nearby parks and Google and Stanford shuttles. No pool, gym, elevator, gated entry, office or EV charging is claimed.

    External researchResearch source 1
  • Walk Score 82, Transit Score 40, Bike Score 94; VTA bus 22 on El Camino Real about 0.1 mile away; Caltrain about 0.9 mile.

    External researchResearch source 1
  • Pets: none allowed, with exceptions required by law such as assistance animals.

    External researchResearch source 1
  • Built about 1961 with roughly 40 to 50 units under a professional manager, so the California AB 1482 rent cap and just cause rules almost certainly apply; Palo Alto adds just cause after six months, a one year lease offer, relocation assistance for no fault evictions in buildings of ten or more units, and a rental registry.

    External research. Recorded confidence 50%Research source 1 · Research source 2
  • The $1,000 deposit is well under one month of rent, inside the California AB 12 limit.

    External research. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1
  • Every interior photo in the unit 15 gallery is overlaid SAMPLE UNIT PHOTOS, NEW UNIT PHOTOS COMING; they were shot March 16, 2023 and uploaded September 16, 2026. Only the floor plan image is specific to unit 15.

    External researchResearch source 1
  • Reviews are few and unverified: RentCafe averages 3.5 of 5, with two 2025 reviews praising upkeep, peace and location and a 2023 review calling it expensive and the staff unhelpful.

    External research. Recorded confidence 45%Research source 1
  • Although the gallery is a sample unit, it shows the same finish package the tour found in unit 15: light wood look planks, white tile counters, white refrigerator, coil range, a louvered wall furnace, carpet and mirrored closet doors in the bedroom and a tub with framed sliding doors.

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5 · Tour reference 6 · Research source 1
  • layout seen: two story stucco garden apartment buildings around landscaped courtyards with lawn, trees and globe lights, linked by concrete walks and narrow side passages

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • parking seen: tuck under carports beneath a two story building along a concrete drive

    Observed in the recording
  • shared laundry: one laundry room with commercial machines near the street end of the walk

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • location check: clip GPS fixes (37.4173 to [location metadata removed] to minus 122.1344) fall about 45 m from the OpenStreetMap point for 562 Kendall Avenue

    External researchResearch source 1
  • nearby arterial: El Camino Real lies about 160 to 190 m from the GPS fix on map data; Kendall Avenue about 44 m

    External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1

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Two story stucco building holding unit 15, upper units reached by exterior wood stairs
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Stucco and trim painted and intact; walks show cracks and a raised slab joint.

  • stories: two; unit 15 is on the upper floor with the roof eave directly above its landing

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • exterior: pale yellow and tan stucco walls, brown trim, exposed rafter tails, metal gutters and downspouts

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • upper unit access: individual painted wood stairs with wood railings rise from the courtyard walk to small landings at the upper doors; other buildings use black metal stairs

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • windows: white vinyl sliders on the exterior walls

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • elevator: none seen; upper floor reached only by stairs

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: No elevator: every trip to unit 15 uses the exterior stair

    InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Recorded quality assessment: basic. 1960s two story garden construction; exterior stairs, no elevator

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%

Recorded connections

  • part of: 562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Exterior wood stair and landing to unit 15
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Paint scuffed on tread noses and a few dark spots; railing straight; landing coating intact with a few leaves.

  • stair: one straight flight of painted wood treads with open risers on painted wood stringers, about a dozen steps, wood railing on the open side

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4
  • landing: small landing at the top with a dark brown waterproof deck coating, wood railing, and a recessed alcove for door 15

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • cover: landing tucked under the roof eave; the stair itself is open to the weather

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Material: treads and rail: painted wood

    Observed in the recording
  • Material: landing: coated deck

    Observed in the recording
  • Limitation: Open riser wood steps get slick in rain and carry noise of anyone walking up

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Moving a sofa or mattress up one narrow exterior flight is awkward; no elevator

    Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: Rail only on the open side of the stair; the wall side has none

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

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Walk from Kendall Avenue to unit 15 (filmed in reverse, about 30 s)
Identification status
category only
  • the person touring said on the clip that he was recording the surroundings because how you get to the place matters

    Said during the tour. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • sequence: door 15 on the upper landing, one exterior wood flight down, courtyard walk past ivy beds and globe lights, a narrow side passage between buildings past metal and wood stairs and ground floor doors, under upper balconies, out to the front walk at the street

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5 · Tour reference 6
  • duration: about 30 s of walking from the door to the front walk

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • surfaces: exposed aggregate and broom finish concrete with cracks and one raised slab joint

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
  • lighting: globe post lights along the courtyard walk and wall lights on buildings; not seen lit (daylight)

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: Narrow side passage between buildings; carrying furniture means tight turns

    Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • Limitation: A raised slab joint near the street end is a trip point in the dark

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1

Recorded connections

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Narrow side passage between buildings
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Cracked concrete, a raised slab joint, stains; otherwise clear.

Recorded connections

  • part of: 562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Gas meter bank under a deck along the side passage
Identification status
category only
  • Individual gas meters suggest gas (wall furnace and possibly hot water) may be billed per unit or by building; not confirmed

    Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Tour reference 1
  • meters: a row of gas meters and piping beneath an upper deck near the street end of the passage

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • located in: Narrow side passage between buildings

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

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Laundry room signs (flooding warning and hours)
Identification status
category only
  • flooding sign: PLEASE START WASHERS 3 MINUTES APART TO AVOID FLOODING.

    Read in the sourceTour reference 1
  • hours sign: LAUNDRY FACILITY Open Daily 9:00am to 10:00pm, A Vittoria Management Property (small print, partly legible)

    Read in the source. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
  • other: a faded REMINDER notice about not leaving laundry in machines longer than needed (partly legible)

    Read in the source. Recorded confidence 40%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Recorded connections

  • located in: Shared laundry room, partly below grade, with commercial machines

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1

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Tuck under carports beneath a two story building
Identification status
category only

Recorded condition: Stalls clean apart from oil stains; drive cracked.

  • type: covered stalls under the building on columns, open to a shared concrete drive

    Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • stall marking: black painted pads with white stall numbers; one empty stall had a freshly painted pad with a single stenciled character that reads like A

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
  • drive: cracked concrete with a slot drain grate

    Observed in the recording
  • lighting: wall light on the building above the drive; a fixture on the stall ceiling

    Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
  • Limitation: Which stall goes with unit 15, and whether it costs extra, was not shown or said

    Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
  • Limitation: No EV charger seen

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1

Recorded connections

  • part of: 562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306

    Observed in the recording

Questions to ask

  • Which carport stall is assigned to unit 15, is it included in rent, and is there EV charging?

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Bike room (claimed; not shown)
Identification status
category only
  • observation: not filmed; location and access unknown

    Not observed in the recording

Recorded connections

  • part of: 562 Kendall Avenue apartments (listed elsewhere as Park West Apartments), Palo Alto CA 94306. claimed, not seen

    Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 40%

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Listing checks (24)

Listing claim excerpt: “1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom; 725 sqft; 1 Bed Type B”

Partly supported. One bedroom, one full bath, open living and dining area and a galley kitchen, arranged like the Type B drawing; area was not measured.

725 sq ft is not verified by the tour, and the drawing leaves out the hall closets and shows an outdoor space that was not seen.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4

Listing claim excerpt: “Available Now; Only 2 units left”

Supported. Unit 15 was vacant, cleaned, freshly painted and being shown on November 3, 2026.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Listing claim excerpt: “There are currently no available units for 562 Kendall Avenue on Zillow.”

Contradicted by the tour. Unit 15 was vacant and shown, so units were available.

The Zillow snippet is stale.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1

Listing claim excerpt: “Hardwood Floors”

Misleading. Glossy wood look laminate in the living room, dining area, kitchen and hall; carpet in the bedroom; tile in the bath.

No solid hardwood was evident, and the bedroom is carpeted.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Dishwasher”

Contradicted by the tour. No dishwasher: every base cabinet on both kitchen runs is a door or a drawer.

The property list mixes features of different units; unit 15 has none.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Gas Range”

Contradicted by the tour. A white electric coil range on a two pole RANGE breaker.

Gas cooking is not available in unit 15.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Stainless Steel Appliances; Granite Kitchen Counters”

Contradicted by the tour. White Hotpoint refrigerator from about 2003, white range, white square tile counters with dark grout.

Stainless steel and granite describe other units.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Walk In Closet”

Contradicted by the tour. Reach in closets only: hinged living room closet, mirrored hall closet, linen cabinet and a mirrored bedroom closet.

No walk in closet in unit 15.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4

Listing claim excerpt: “Large Closets”

Supported. Four closets for a one bedroom: living room, hall (mirrored sliders), linen cabinet and bedroom (mirrored sliders).

Closets are reach in, not walk in; widths not measured.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4

Listing claim excerpt: “Tile Bathrooms; Combo Tub/Shower”

Supported. White square tile floor, beige tile tub surround with framed sliding doors, tub and shower combination with an old three handle valve.

The tile is original style and the grout dark; no exhaust fan was seen.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Private Balcony; Private Patio”

Misleading. No balcony or patio: the bedroom has only a window and the only outdoor space is the entry landing at the top of the stair.

These are property level features; unit 15 has neither.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Top Floor; Top floor Barron Park 1br close to Stanford! Balcony & covered parking”

Supported. Unit 15 is on the upper floor of a two story building, reached by one exterior wood flight, with the roof eave right above its landing.

The Craigslist line describes unit 26, but unit 15 is also a top floor unit; there is no elevator.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Lots of Natural Light”

Partly supported. Windows in every room: two wide living room sliders, a kitchen window, a wide bedroom window and a frosted bath window; filmed at 4:32 pm with daylight fading, and the living room and bedroom face nearby buildings.

Plenty of glass, but outlooks are neighboring walls and windows; midday brightness could not be judged.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4

Listing claim excerpt: “Spacious Rooms”

Partly supported. A reasonable living and dining room and a bedroom with a big closet; the kitchen is a narrow galley with little counter beside the range.

Spacious is subjective; the kitchen is the tight room.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Disposal”

Not verified on the tour. The sink base was not opened and no disposer switch was identified.

Ask to see the disposer.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1

Listing claim excerpt: “On Site Laundry Facilities; an on site coin operated laundry facility; Shared building laundry”

Supported. A shared laundry room with commercial top load washers and Speed Queen dryers leased from Dadson Laundry, coin slots and pay by phone; dryers display 2.00; posted hours 9 am to 10 pm.

The floor was wet and a sign warns to start washers 3 minutes apart to avoid flooding; no in unit laundry.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3

Listing claim excerpt: “Covered Parking; Assigned Parking; Parking: 1 Covered; Building amenities included assigned covered parking, exterior storage, and onsite laundry.”

Partly supported. Tuck under covered carports with numbered stall pads beneath a two story building; one empty stall was filmed.

Covered parking exists; which stall belongs to unit 15, whether it is assigned and any fee were not shown. The 524 to 528 Kendall line is a neighboring property.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2

Listing claim excerpt: “Building amenities include exterior storage, a bike room, and an onsite laundry facility.; Spacious 1BR in Barron Park! On site laundry & parking!”

Partly supported. On site laundry and covered parking were filmed; the exterior storage and bike room were not.

Storage and bike room remain unverified.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1

Listing claim excerpt: “Bike Room; Extra Storage Area”

Not verified on the tour. Neither a bike room nor a storage locker was shown on the tour.

Ask where they are, how they lock and which locker goes with unit 15.

Original listing source

Listing claim excerpt: “Barron Park Neighborhood; Near City Park; Near Google Shuttle; Near Stanford; Near Stanford Shuttle; Recreational Park Nearby; a highly desirable residential area; Located in the Barron Park neighborhood of Palo Alto,; a highly desirable residential area just…”

Not verified on the tour. The tour covered only the complex and its front walk on a quiet tree lined street; El Camino Real is about 160 to 190 m away on map data and was not heard clearly in the clips.

Parks, shuttles, Stanford and the neighborhood claims rest on the listing and maps, not the tour.

Original listing source

Listing claim excerpt: “$3,195/month; Deposit: $1,000; with limited exceptions as required by law; may be additional unit specific fees; Additional fees apply.; No pets allowed.”

Not verified on the tour. Rent, deposit, fees and pet rules cannot be seen in a tour.

Ask for the full monthly total including utilities and parking, and the application fee, in writing.

Original listing source

Listing claim excerpt: “Great deal; 1-bedroom apartments here are priced 22% higher than 1-bedrooms in Barron Park.; $3,495; $2,545/mo”

Not verified on the tour. Market comparisons are outside the tour.

RentCafe's Great deal badge conflicts with Zumper's 22 percent premium and with recent same size leases at $2,895 and $2,995; the $3,495 and $2,545 snippets are other dates or units.

Original listing source

Listing claim excerpt: “Zoom Tour: We would walk through the unit with a camera.”

Not verified on the tour. the person touring toured in person with an agent; a Zoom walkthrough is also offered.

A live camera tour may not show the panel, appliance labels or the laundry room; ask for those specifically.

Original listing source

Listing claim excerpt: “Listed by VRENT.com; Park West Apartments; Studio-2 beds 1 bath 450-900 sqft; Park West Apartments and Kendall Court Apartments are conveniently located near parks and schools”

Partly supported. The laundry sign names a Vittoria Management property; no building name sign was filmed.

The Park West name and unit counts rest on listing sites.

Original listing source

Tour reference 1

Questions to confirm with the manager

  • Does the hood vent outdoors? Please run it.
  • Will the 2003 refrigerator be replaced?
  • Is there a disposer?
  • Is a portable or window air conditioner allowed?
  • When was the furnace last serviced?
  • How often does the laundry room floor flood?
  • Which internet providers serve 562 Kendall?
  • Has an electrician evaluated the Pushmatic panel?
  • Is there a smoke alarm in the bedroom?
  • When was the furnace vent checked?
  • Can I see it around noon?
  • Is the stair lit at night?
  • Where is unit 15's storage locker?
  • Will the refrigerator be replaced before move in, and how fast are failed appliances replaced?

Source and limits

Source: b.’s visit and the structured apartment record. Interior conditions can change after the visit. Light and sound reflect the recorded circumstances, not every time of day. The record is not a professional inspection or a guarantee of availability.

Covered: the living and dining room, the galley kitchen with every cabinet, the refrigerator and freezer opened and their labels read, the range and hood with the hood label read and the cabinet above opened, the wall furnace and thermostat, the hall with its closet, linen cabinet, CO alarm and the breaker panel (cover read), the bedroom with blinds opened and the closet, the bathroom with the vanity opened, the door to unit 15 on its landing, the walk from the unit to the street, the shared laundry room and the carports. Not covered: the oven interior, the sink base, any running water, the range, hood fan or furnace switched on, the kitchen window view, the bike room, the storage locker and which carport stall goes with unit 15. A leasing agent was present; the person touring asked about a vent at the hood and the agent answered yes.

Confidence values are the original record’s estimates, not calibrated probabilities. Some records include a stored frame check that does not establish the statement by itself; those details are marked for confirmation. Research and interpretation remain separate from observations.

Tour references and research sources

Tour references identify the stored evidence record, with the position in its source clip where available. Different clips have separate clocks. Original media and raw labels are not part of this public release. External sources support research, not proof that an appliance worked in the apartment.

Tour evidence references (142)
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  1. AJ Madison
  2. Justia
  3. California Public Law
  4. California Public Law
  5. City of Culver City
  6. DK Hardware
  7. US EPA
  8. GE Appliances
  9. AppliancePartsPros
  10. HVACDirect
  11. InspectAPedia
  12. InterNACHI
  13. www.apartments.com
  14. www.paloalto.gov
  15. www.rentcafe.com
  16. www.tobenerlaw.com
  17. www.vrent.com
  18. www.walkscore.com
  19. Zillow building page
  20. www.zumper.com
  21. Kidde
  22. NuTone (via ManualMachine)
  23. Broan NuTone
  24. OpenStreetMap
  25. OpenStreetMap
  26. RSSA Home
  27. SupplyStop
  28. VRENT.com
  29. VRENT (rentsync image host)

Recorded rent source: VRENT.com, 562 Kendall Avenue #15 (RentCafe and Zumper agree)

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