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  • Renovation
    Raising bathroom floor
    Updated over 10 years ago
    When does a bathroom floor need to be raised? I have seen new bathrooms installed, wet over dry, in a raised fashion. If I want to expand a bathroom, do I also need to...
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  • Renovation
    Classic six renovations (moved from sales)
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Just bought a classic six. In good shape but an awkward floor plan with narrow galley kitchen and pantry that wraps around maids room. I'd like to open up the maid's...
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  • Renovation
    DOB same-day approval process
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Has the same-day approval ever worked for anyone here? I have a small project (literally add two walls and a couple of doors) that the architect/expeditor submitted...
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  • Renovation
    Thermostats / Nest
    Updated over 10 years ago
    I live in a 60s co-op with central air / heat with under-window fan units whch are operated with 3 fan speed settings. AC Klem (the co-ops mandated preferred plumber)...
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  • Renovation
    Oiled Wood Floors -- good or a pain?
    Updated over 10 years ago
    I am shopping for new engineered wood flooring. My wife has taken an interest in oiled walnut. The fact that it needs maintenance (regular cleaning with oil floor...
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  • Renovation
    DOB nightmare
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Ok, so I know this is not exactly a unique situation, but we are first timers here, so bear with me. Long story short, we filed on Nov 25 with DOB and are still...
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  • Renovation
    Architect
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Wanted to find an architect to work on joining two bedrooms on UES.
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