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Brownstone renovation
Updated almost 12 years agoConsidering 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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Gap or Clearance under Interior Doors
Updated almost 12 years agoWhat 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 agoI 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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Electric dryer vent_DOB rules
Updated almost 12 years agoWe 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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wood floor
Updated almost 12 years agomy 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... -
Renovation
Looking for advice before I buy an apartment
Updated almost 12 years agoHello, 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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Addition of a Roof Deck and master suite
Updated almost 12 years agoI 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...