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  • Renovation
    Rental at 20 West 9th Street
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Hello, I am seeking information on Illegal renovations that the landlord has done to this address. There is possible asbestos contamination, Plumbing and electrical...
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    Resale value of extra .5/full bath to a 3br-1.5ba?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    2000sf apartment, 3br, only full bath is in the master. We're deciding between expanding the existing powder room off the living area into a full bath or leaving it...
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    Coop Roof replacement or "torch down" ??
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    I'm in a prewar coop, and the roof is in terrible shape. The management company says it needs to be pulled up to the studs and rebuilt (and with this all of the...
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  • Renovation
    architect fees
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Stupid question I know but I am new at the renovation game. I have a general contractor i want to use for my renovations (proabably a $150k size job). I need an...
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  • Renovation
    Building new closets
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    We live UWS. Looking for carpenter//contractor to build new 12' wide closet, and open existing one to other side. Need someone who can build them to look as though...
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  • Renovation
    Tiles laid over a hardwood floor
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    years ago tiles were laid over a beautiful hard wood floor in my apartment. Is there anyway to rescue the floor and restore it to its former glory?
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    Shaving a bathroom door
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    No, the door is not hairy. It just cannot close! I would like to shave a couple of millimeters off the top so that the door can be shut. Is there anyone who does...
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