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  • Renovation
    Renovating in landmarked building
    Updated over 7 years ago
    How much more will it cost/how much complexity will it add to gut renovate an estate condition apartment in a landmarked building as opposed to a similar...
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  • Renovation
    Temporary Wall Companies
    Updated over 7 years ago
    We are planning to add a temporary wall in the living room of our rental apartment to make it into an additional bedroom because of neighboring noise issues. Can...
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  • Renovation
    Closets: Custom or California Closets
    Updated over 7 years ago
    We are renovating a loft and need advice regarding the closet build-out. We need shelving/organization for a walk-in closet and two small children's closets. Should...
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  • Renovation
    Work Without a Permit
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Even if you buy a building with work without a permit, you are responsible to correct work without a permit violation. There are may be civil penalties attached, but...
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  • Renovation
    central air conditioning
    Updated over 7 years ago
    putting central air in my apartment to replace window units - any recommendations for experts will be appreciated. thanks. I live on the upper east side. Thanks
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  • Renovation
    renovating a townhouse
    Updated over 7 years ago
    We are planning a renovation of a single-family, 4 floor townhouse. Almost a gut job, though not all the way, keeping some of the floors, one of the staircases....
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  • Renovation
    Is an Architect needed for bathroom reno in coop?
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Assuming no walls are being moved, do you typically need an architect’s drawing for approval from coop board? I would think that no drawing are needed for coop...
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