Calling Kylewest

whatever your budget is on the renovations, double it. I doubt the number of licensed insurance-carrying contractors has kept up with the change in sales activity.

Crescent,

Do you have a bad experience? I do not find that at all. There are also many ways to work within a budget without going over

Get multiple bids, ask to physically see their work (if possible) or get before and after photos of work done, and also look at other renovations in the building from sales listings and see what other people have done. Also, ask the managing agent or broker if they can provide you with anyone that has done work recently in the building and you can get another opinion or estimate that way. Often times contractors or architects that have worked in the building before are great resources as they are familiar with layout of building, plumbing, structural issues, etc.

I'm happy to chat. I thought we exchanged emails some time ago. But I will send you my email after the weekend when I return home.

Btw, Primer's estimates and my own usually are identical so i encourage you to speak with him too. He is e pro.

Thank you Kylewest. I have the same respect for you.

Kylewest, thank you so much - and I very much look forward to chatting with you when you return to the city. Very gracious of you.

FormerRenter: if you want to post your email, I am happy to talk.

Thanks, Kylewest. It seems that Huntersburg beat me to it! mikeysite@aol.com Looking forward to talking. Thanks so much.

Hi Kylewest, any chance that you'll be able to chat this weekend (I'm working to put together a statement of work). Thanks! mikeysite@aol.com

I sent you an email earlier this week. Did you get it? If so, just mail to that. I don't always get email over weekends. But should be back by Sunday night.

Hi Kyle, I just checked - and your email was in my spam box. So I just emailed you back and I'm really looking forward to catching up with you. Thanks again. Mike

Kylewest, do you mind if I email you and ask you for advice offline re renovations? my email is yumeiren77@gmail.com.

thanks!

The have "restrooms" in San Fran apts? Like a gas station?

kylewest, are you a contractor?

No. Just good at renovations. And estimates. A frequent poster on SE is Primer who is a contractor. His numbers and job assessments and mine typically mirror one another. If you post a renovation question, he is likely to respond.

Hi KyleWest, thank you for all your insights- especially regarding coops in GW. I have an offer out on an pre war apartment in the village and was hoping I could get your advice, offline, about the building and some renovations I would need to do. if you are up for chatting, you can contact me on SW72AG@gmail.com. I'd truly appreciate your help :) Many thanks in advance, S