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  • Renovation
    Coop renovation deposit
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    I understand that every coop is different. However, I'm wondering if anyone out here could tell me what type of renovation deposit they had to put down. In my...
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  • Renovation
    Suburban PTAC vs islandaire
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    As anyone ever replaced a Suburban PTAC unit with AN islandaire unit? Any input or experience greatly appreciated. I
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  • Renovation
    Renovation nightmare
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    Long story ... Need to sue contractor. In addition to multiple issues, contractor said and submitted documentation that all plumbing, electrical workers were...
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  • Renovation
    Previous Owner Installed Illegal Wall
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    I recently purchased an apartment where the previous owner built a floor-to-ceiling solid wall to separate and enclose the kitchen from the dining room. However, I...
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  • Renovation
    Island sink plumbing code
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    Finally our renovation started. I wanted the kitchen sink to be on the peninsula, with countertop space on both sides, and its right edge would be 2 feet from a...
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  • Renovation
    Architect Fees
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    Just got my first invoice from my architect for the schematic design It was very simple. It had a 2 week date range and listed 14 hours as the time at work and of...
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  • Renovation
    Should I stay or should I go
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    Now I have that song in my head, sorry if you do, too. In short: I will be renovating a landmarked apartment. I close on it very soon. It is livable now just...
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