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  • Renovation
    Expeditor Referral
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Has anyone had good experience with an expeditor recently? ( ALT-2 ) Need to have arch. drawings and DOB filing. Thanks.
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  • Renovation
    contractor and DOB
    Updated over 12 years ago
    we filed a type 2 alt with DOB. general contractor worked with arch to get filing done. what happens if mid job we change GC--in particular in terms of DOB permit,...
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  • Renovation
    Updating electric
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We need to update our electric from 50 to 100 amps, running from the basement to the 3rd floor. Can anyone tell me how much that should cost? It is a 10 story co-op....
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  • Renovation
    Moving this gas line
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Hey all. This is my first post, after searching through some and not seeing any similarly relevant advice. How difficult would you say it would be to move the range...
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  • Renovation
    Deposit for renovation
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We are negotiating the contract with our GC on a 400k renovation. Can anyone advise on the common deposit rate? We’ve heard 10%, 20% and 30% of the contract. I just...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen, Bath, and Hardwood Floor
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Hi, I'm thinking about redo my kitchen, bath, and floor in the living/sleeping area. The studio is about 460sf studio in Manhattan. The kitchen is 7'6"x5'5", the...
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  • Renovation
    Contractor Issues
    Updated over 12 years ago
    I'm at the tail end of my job My contractor underestimated the job. He thought it would take 3 weeks and it has taken 3 months. He has charged me a little extra...
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