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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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  • Renovation
    Adding HVAC/Windows in landmarked building
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I am adding an HVAC system and changing windows in my apartment with a general contractor. It is a small project, but we live in a landmarked building. I am looking...
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  • Renovation
    Cost to replace wood floors with cement floors
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I am in the process of purchasing a coop where I would like to replace all the hardwood floors and the kitchen tiles with cement floors for a very modern look. My...
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  • Renovation
    Restoring apt. Metal door
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Does anyone have a recommendation for a painter who can strip, repair doorframe, and repaint apartment metal entry door? It is a pre 1978 building however no children...
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  • Renovation
    New windows for old co-op
    Updated over 7 years ago
    After a few years of planning to replace our windows, the window committee moved to the proposal/pricing stage of the process. They are requesting quotes for casement...
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  • Renovation
    lighting Q
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I'm thinking of putting in overhead low profile LED lights in my apt. The issue I have is that my postwar building has only 8 foot ceilings, and are concrete slabs,...
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  • Renovation
    lighting Q
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I'm considering installing overhead low profile LED lights. I'm in a postwar building with standard 8 foot ceilings, and the floors / ceilings are concrete slabs, so...
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