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  • Renovation
    Lead Paint
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I suspect that an apartment I am planning on buying may have lead paint on the walls. Is there an standard clause in a contract to protect the buyer in the case of...
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    Marble polishing/refinishing
    Updated about 13 years ago
    So... about two years after refinishing the marble that is on the floors and walls of our second bathroom, it looks worn again. I guess the best way to describe it is...
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  • Renovation
    Bathroom Fan Installation Safety Question
    Updated about 13 years ago
    We are talking with our contractor about installing a fan for our windowless bathroom, and have a few concerns. Our bathroom is located far away from the building's...
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  • Renovation
    2 baths and a kitchen
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Hi, I was wondering if anybody had a sense of how much it would roughly cost to completely renovate a kitchen (granite tops, stove top island) and 2 bathrooms,...
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  • Renovation
    Plans
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Our architects are finding it difficult to get the original floor plans to my building. It was original built in the early 60s and converted to co-op in the 80s. ...
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  • Renovation
    Ballpark estimate for these renovations
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Hi, I'm a prospective buyer and currently is looking to put in an offer for a place that needs some work. I'm hoping to get an idea of how much all that work will...
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    Permits
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Permits in a combination were filed but never closed. Anyone know typical timeframe to close on a plumbing and general ALT-2 permit(s)? Thanks
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