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  • Renovation
    Mgmtco charging a processing fee for repairs
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Hi all, looking for some advice. The last person who lived in my apartment renovated it before selling it to me, and the contractors did a shoddy job that has led to...
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  • Renovation
    Drop Ceiling and
    Updated over 10 years ago
    we are renovating post-war apartment and dropped ceilings 1 3/4" for wires and j-box. they are skim coating. now contractor just told me that the ceilings may be...
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  • Renovation
    Casting for NYC Reality Show
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Hello. We are currently casting for a new reality show and are looking for homeowners that are looking to undertake a major renovation. More info can be found at <a...
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  • Renovation
    Renovation budgeting
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Can someone help me with a gut renovation budget? I want to take down walls, install central AC, get all new appliances and millwork. What percent of my budget should...
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  • Renovation
    Marble look like porcelain tiles
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Hi i need to reform my kitchen/bathroom and i was seeing this large panels "marble look": <a rel="nofollow"...
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  • Renovation
    Small bathroom Reno in 500 sf studio coop.
    Updated over 10 years ago
    The contractor I hired sent me an invoice for both an electrical and plumbing permit for $1,950 each. In addition, he added an asbestos test with an ACP-5 form for a...
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  • Renovation
    furniture consignment
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Does anyone have any experience consigning furniture with VIYET, DECOR NYC and/or CHAIRISH? They all allow you to buy and sell pre-owned designer furniture and home...
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