radiator question

[Chris Masons]

hi guys,

I am UC for a property that uses steam heat. Now i have seen the typical radiators used with steam heat but these radiators are recessed into the wall, basically flush with the wall. Has anyone seen these before or offer any opinions on them?

The other issue is some of the steam mains in basement are insulated with asbestos BLAHHHHH!! I am not sure how I am going to handle this. House is an estate sale and I am getting a pretty good buy on it as it is so not sure how much i want to rock the boat.

I know it is fine if left undisturbed but it looks like the pipes have had leaks in the past and at somepoint If I need to repair or fix a leak in one of the pipes I will have to deal with the asbestos.

what do you guys think on both fronts?

thx in advance,
chris