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  • Renovation
    HVAC Boxes
    Updated over 7 years ago
    We're in the process of gut renovating a one-bedroom apartment in a high-rise co-op. In the apartment are two HVAC boxes (I think that's what they are called - they...
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  • Renovation
    Link with Manufacturer Appliance discounts
    Updated over 7 years ago
    This is a pretty handy link providing you with the various manufacturer specials, rebates and discounts. It's not specific to this seller they just happen to publish...
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  • Renovation
    Co-op alteration agreemnent union electric/plumber
    Updated over 7 years ago
    My co-op’s alteration agreement says I need to use union electricians and plumbers. Is that common? I am hiring a GC to run my project, I have no clue who his subs...
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  • Renovation
    Gas line permit
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I had a new gas pool heater installed, but not connected to the gas line. The gas line (where is the meter) is like 10 feet away. I had one plumber stop by and he...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen Cabinet Door: Repairing Damage
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Somehow I managed to gouge a chunk out for the painted finish on one of my custom kitchen cabinet doors. The paint has come off and the wood is exposed in an area...
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  • Renovation
    Patch wood floors
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Can anyone recommend a good floor person? I demo'd a few walls in my apartment and now need to fill in the uncovered floor areas with new standard oak flooring. ...
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  • Renovation
    DOB objection: Proving unit is not rent-controlled
    Updated over 7 years ago
    We purchased a one bedroom in a Sunnyside co-op to gut renovate. Our remaining objection from the Queens DOB is proving our unit is not rent-controlled. Despite...
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