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Tipping super who managed our renovation
Updated almost 10 years agoMy building super did a great job at project-managing our <$200,000 renovation. He had picked the small contracting firm (which had done, under his supervision,... -
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220v/240v Washer-Dryer Combo Unit?
Updated almost 10 years agoHello, From my understanding, when it comes to ventless single-drum washer/dryer combos, the units that operate using higher voltages (220/240 volts??) are MUCH... -
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Renovations being done at 65 Cooper Square
Updated almost 10 years agoBe aware that major facade work will be done on 65 Cooper Square from April until October 2016. During that time residents cannot run their a/c, use their... -
Renovation
Waterproofing?
Updated almost 10 years agoHello, As part of a renovation, I am re-doing the bathroom. I have heard that waterproofing the walls and floor is an option, and sometimes a good idea. This is a... -
Renovation
Going rate (and recs) for a building surveyor
Updated almost 10 years agoAs part of our project to raise the penthouse roof a few feet, our architect needs detailed elevation information for our current roof (7th floor in Flatiron). The... -
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Adding an elevator
Updated almost 10 years agoMy building is an old factory which has an elevator shaft (which has been closed off). I'm wondering what are high level ballpark costs (are we talking 500k or 5mm)... -
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Split Unit AC - Through the wall sleeve
Updated almost 10 years agoLive in a co-op with large through the wall AC sleeves. I was thinking of trying to put in a split unit and placing the condenser part in the sleeve. I had a AC guy...