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  • Renovation
    Bath/Kitchen/Wall removal renovation cost??
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Hi, I am looking to get an idea for renovation costs to a unit that I am considering to purchase. I need to redo the following and would appreciate advice on...
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  • Renovation
    What would scare you away from gut reno?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    When considering a gut renovation in a prewar, what kind of surprises come up that are not typically accounted for in the initial estimate? Or is a complete gut...
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  • Financing
    Financing Renovation
    Updated over 14 years ago
    When buying an apartment in estate condition is it typical to incorporate the cost of the renovation in the primary bank mortgage, or is it typically financed separately?
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  • Renovation
    Bathroom and other upgrades/renovations
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Hi, I have two bathrooms that need upgrading. 1) Regular bathroom with a formica counter and two sinks, toilet and a bathtub. Needs: new counter, sinks, toilet,...
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  • Sales
    How much for wreck at 895 WEA?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Any guesses as to how much 7A sells for? It is a complete wreck Classic 7. Also, any estimates on renovations cost? Thanks, liked the space but not sure what it...
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  • Sales
    905 West End Avenue
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Fact vs. fiction. The brokers on this building keep telling interested buyers that all the apartments are almost sold, but in fact look at the Streeteasy stats. Only...
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  • Sales
    Small pre-war vs. larger new construction - Bkln
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I saw a few properties that I really like in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. One is a brownstone condo - 1-bed, 560sf at $633/sf, and many new, 1-bed construction that are...
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