If you are planning to stop-up the lower fireplace - or install a gas or electric insert - you will not need to disturb the fireplace above.On the other hand, if you want to remove the fireplace(s) entirely, then gravity suggests you start at the top and work your way down :-)

Before I took possession of the building he had the previous owner send the upstairs tenants a letter asking them not to use thier exercise bike in the morning as it disturbs him.

BUT, that's VERY last minute, they want to meet an hour from now to get the keys, and if that means they will be moving after dark, and making noises late into the night, disturbing other occupants, that would be an issue.

Untimely or excessive noise or disruptive conduct, including but notlimited to, noise or disturbance caused by voices, radios, stereos, televisions, tools, machinery, equipment, motorized vehicles or animals.Any property which has been subject to revocation of a Residential Rental License Permit under this Ordinance shall not be eligible for a new or renewal Residential Rental License Permit for a period not less than three (3) years.

The seller is obviously trying to hide something despite the reason he claims (please do not disturb tenants blah blah bull).

Bad dogs, too many residents, disturbances with the neighbors, whatever.

I called him and left a voice mail.Then I sent an email expressing how disturbing it is to be possibly charged extra for their poor performance.

Though I have read a number of equally disturbing horror stories regarding PM's.I will definitely be researching this angle very thoroughly before picking one.

try not to disturb the spores as much as possible, they can become airborne and spread easily.

there seems to be a serious lack of wisdom emanating from this post, which is a little disturbing...