Every phase of multifamily ownership or management requires a different kind of vigilance—and that’s why Zeffert offers a full spectrum of inspection services. From early-stage design review and construction quality assurance, to HUD-aligned compliance assessments and NSPIRE performance inspections, our work protects your funding, your residents, and your reputation. With decades of leadership in affordable housing, our inspection services were built to move with you, not just monitor you—helping ensure your properties thrive across time, transition, and regulatory shifts.
There is no cutting corners in compliance
Inspection Services
Comprehensive Inspection Expertise—From Blueprint to Compliance
National Standards for the Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE)
Build Confidence. Reduce Risk. Elevate Property Performance.
NSPIRE isn’t just a new standard, it’s a higher bar for quality, safety, and equity. At Zeffert, we help you rise to it. Our NSPIRE inspections safeguard your assets and ensure compliance under HUD’s new performance-based model. Failures here don’t just cost points; they cost funding, tenant trust, and long-term viability.
Why It Matters
NSPIRE shifts the focus from box-checking to real-world livability. It measures the lived experience of residents, not just the technical specs of a unit. Failing to meet these new expectations could threaten funding, trigger enforcement actions, or damage your community’s reputation.
What Zeffert Provides and How It Helps You
Zeffert delivers unmatched NSPIRE expertise. Our inspectors are deeply trained in the NSPIRE model and equipped with tools that simulate HUD’s own scoring mechanisms. We identify issues before HUD does, enabling you to correct deficiencies proactively and confidently.
- Pre-REAC NSPIRE baseline inspections
- Post-inspection remediation guidance
- Detailed scoring simulations
- Risk-prioritized deficiency reports
- Photo documentation with time-stamped evidence
“NSPIRE demands more than a checklist. It demands insight, urgency, and action. That’s what we deliver.” —Jeffrey Promnitz, CEO
What Is NSPIRE?
NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) is HUD’s new model for physical inspections. Replacing UPCS and HQS, it introduces outcome-based standards with a greater focus on health, safety, and functionality.
Why NSPIRE Changed the Game
NSPIRE shifted HUD’s expectations from inspection snapshots to resident experience. Traditional “pass/fail” logic was replaced with severity scoring and root-cause accountability. Zeffert trained early, adapted fast, and continues to lead national conversations on best practice.
Affordable Returns. Sustainable Impact.
NSPIRE inspections aren’t just about passing—they’re about performing. Zeffert ensures your property not only complies, but excels. When you meet HUD’s highest standards, you deliver stronger outcomes for residents, investors, and regulators alike.
Get Ahead of NSPIRE Risk
Let Zeffert prepare you to pass—and perform—under HUD’s most rigorous inspection model yet.
Section 504 Transition Plans
Eliminate Barriers. Ensure Access. Reduce Risk.
Inaccessible properties jeopardize compliance, exclude residents, and increase liability. Zeffert’s 504 Transition Plans turn this risk into a proactive strategy—phased, budget-conscious, and deeply informed by regulation. Without a plan, you’re exposed to lawsuits, failed audits, and funding interruptions.
Why It Matters
Accessibility compliance is more than a legal requirement—it’s an opportunity to expand your market, reduce enforcement exposure, and elevate resident experience.
What Zeffert Provides and How It Helps You
We help owners proactively identify accessibility barriers and transform them into strategic action plans—without budgetary surprises. Our phased approach gives properties a roadmap that integrates accessibility into broader asset management, reducing liability and improving resident experience.
- Full property-wide accessibility audit (UFAS/ADA/504 standards)
- Detailed matrix of identified deficiencies
- Prioritized action plan with timeframes and budget estimates
- Narrative summary suitable for regulatory and legal submission
What Is a Section 504 Transition Plan?
A Transition Plan outlines how a federally funded property will address physical accessibility barriers over time in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Why 504 Compliance Became a Housing Priority
HUD mandates Transition Plans when deficiencies are found. Zeffert pioneered 504 planning in the early 2000s, helping properties meet expanding expectations and avoid enforcement.
Affordable Returns. Sustainable Impact.
Access is the front door to equity—and long-term compliance is the foundation of profitability. Our 504 Transition Plans safeguard both. Zeffert helps you honor your mission while reducing exposure and creating lasting value in your properties.
Build a Compliance Roadmap That Honors Both Community and Capital
Let us help you deliver housing that’s accessible, affordable, and accountable.
