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  • Renovation
    Brownstone renovation
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Considering a building in harlem with decent plumbing and electrical (from late 90s). If so, I would like to pull out carpeting and replace floors with real wood...
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  • Renovation
    Gap or Clearance under Interior Doors
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    What is the "standard" gap under interior doors? Hardwood floors; we don't anticipate putting carpeting down. I was told by the contractor that 3/4" to 1" to allow...
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    Asbestos Abatement Costs and Recommendations
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    I am considering combining my apartment with the one next door, and would need to integrate all the flooring. Unfortunately in my building it has recently been...
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  • Renovation
    Electric dryer vent_DOB rules
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    We are having a bit of trouble with approval for a vented electric dryer from our building's architect consulting firm. The W/D will be in the kitchen and vented...
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  • Renovation
    wood floor
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    my building is a concrete slab red brick built in the 60's. there is existing parquet flooring. any thoughts about using the existing parquet as a subfloor then...
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  • Renovation
    Looking for advice before I buy an apartment
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Hello, I'm looking to buy my first apartment in NYC. I've owned homes in the past, but never in NYC. I've been renting for 4 years...all over the city (so I've gotten...
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  • Renovation
    Addition of a Roof Deck and master suite
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    I currently live on the top floor of an old loft ( I believe it's a wooden framed structure) Can anyone provide guidance on what the (a) cost would be to add a roof...
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