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  • Renovation
    A/C in rear yard
    Updated over 8 years ago
    We're trying to figure out if it's legal in NYC to have A/C condensers in a private back yard of a walk-up apartment building, and unfortunately we're getting...
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  • Renovation
    ADA Adaptable / ADA Accesible Renovation Question
    Updated over 8 years ago
    We are in a process of renovating kitchen and bathroom in a 650sf studio in Midtown East in Manhattan. Our bathroom is too small to be ever ADA accessible and the...
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  • Renovation
    Back to Risers for a tub
    Updated over 8 years ago
    I am trying to understand what exactly "back to the risers" entails when installing a new bathtub. For showers I have always taken out all drain pipes back to the main...
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  • Renovation
    Moving breaker panel to another wall
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    We're considering purchasing an apartment that has the breaker box and intercom on a wall in the kitchen we'd like to partially remove, the part of the wall that isn't...
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  • Renovation
    Bathroom renovations DOB permits
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    1. Is a NYC DOB permit required to change tile, vanity, tub, toilet if locations are not changing? 2. IS DOB permit required if adding a drain line? Separate shower...
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  • Renovation
    Design & Build or Architect & Bid Out
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    I know this is probably a discussion that has been beaten over and over. For my 1400 sq ft gut renovation I've now received bids from Design & Build Companies...
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  • Renovation
    Installation of bidet seat
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    Would a coop owner be required to file an alteration agreement to install a bidet seat? For those who are unfamiliar, this is what installation entails: <a...
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