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Renovation
experience with bolster
Updated over 7 years agoWe are considering using bolster for an apartment renovation in Manhattan. We had an initial meeting with one of their architects and contractors and a company... -
Renovation
Lobby is a disgrace
Updated over 7 years agoThe lobby has been in a state of disrepair for almost a year!! What's more depressing than coming home to a rundown unfinished lobby? I rented in this building on... -
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lighting design and installation
Updated over 7 years agoI have a pre-war 1 bed, I'd like to improve the lightning (likely recessed ceiling spots etc). looking for a company to do some design and installation, any... -
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Lobby is a nitemare
Updated over 7 years agoLobby has been under renovation since Jan.18 and still is no where near completion. Perhaps that's because they have a crew of 1 working once every other week. -
Renovation
Renovating without general contractor
Updated over 7 years agoRecently bought an apartment on UWS, about 600 sq ft. Need to replace floors, redo kitch and bathroom. Wondering if I could just hire subcontractors myself, am looking... -
Renovation
Owner that damaged my apartment picking contractor
Updated over 7 years agoHi everyone, I'm in a co-op. About a month ago, the bathroom in the apartment above our bathroom had a leak. My bathroom ceiling (which was renovated less than a... -
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Do I need a city permit for this?
Updated over 7 years agoOn the phone with the architectural firm evaluating my alteration agreement, I heard the architect say "anything beyond a door's width is considered demolition and...