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  • Renovation
    lighting Q
    Updated almost 8 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 almost 8 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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  • Renovation
    Coop and appliance deliveries
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    I live in walk with no service entrance. I'm on the 4th floor. My building's management says that no hand trucks or dolleys are allowed to be used to bring in heavy...
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  • Renovation
    alternation plan
    Updated about 8 years ago
    hi, I am buying a 1br coop and preparing for the board interview. should I disclose all the renovation plan during board interview? will this have an impact on the...
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  • Renovation
    strictness of NYC co-op boards
    Updated about 8 years ago
    Hi all, how strict are co-op boards regarding renovations generally speaking? I've accepted an offer for a very outdated unit. I'm looking to remove the current tiles,...
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  • Renovation
    Window replacement cost ballpark
    Updated about 8 years ago
    What would a reasonable price be for window replacement in a 1-br post-war highrise building? Say a rough total of 15 linear ft of aluminum/bronze windows plus a...
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  • Renovation
    Reasonable $ range for architect for 1100ft renov.
    Updated about 8 years ago
    Hi, trying to figure out what the right price range is for an architect. I've been quoted anywhere from $9000-$25000 when I was expecting half that. We didn't even...
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