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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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  • Renovation
    pocket door vs. sliding doors?
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We have an 8' x 8' alcove that we would like to partition off. What do people feel are the pros/cons of a pocket door with a 36" door opening vs. two 36" sliding...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Hi All, First-time on Streeteasy, but a big fan of all the advice and commentary I've read on here so far. I'm looking at buying a 1 bedroom co-op with my...
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  • Renovation
    best time / season to renovate?
    Updated over 12 years ago
    is there such a thing as the best time / season to renovate? I am thinking of renovations during the winter and wonder whether there are any pitfalls for renovations...
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  • Renovation
    Any cheaper option to architect plans?
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Updating a prewar on very tight budget($20K). We want to put a doorway in a non-loadbearing wall and enlarge bathroom slightly (does involve moving fixtures). These...
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