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Renovation
Air Conditioner wall sleeve
Updated over 13 years agoAfter moving in, I replaced an ancient through-the-wall Friedrich AC unit (Wallmaster range) with a newer model in the same range. I noticed that the Wallmaster sleeve... -
Renovation
Fire Escape Maintenance
Updated over 13 years agoI live in a small self-managed coop on the upper east side. We just received a notice from the city that our fire escapes were not compliant with code and that they... -
Renovation
Thermostat for fan-coil unit
Updated over 13 years agoMy co-op apt has central a/c, with individual fan coil units in each room. The on/off/hi/med/low fan switch is built into the unit. I'd like to have a 7-day... -
Developments
multifamily conversion to condos
Updated over 13 years agoIf one buys VACANT 6-8 multi-family and then wants to convert it into condos but without selling the units but instead - rent them out, is it possible to do? (I... -
Sales
2013 Maintenance
Updated over 13 years agoMy building is increasing maintenance by 5% next year. What are some of the other buildings' planned increases? -
Sales
Sale at 333 East 91st Street #6E
Updated over 13 years ago6E is an amazing unit. EXCEPT it looks out over a school yard one floor down and the dining room window opens onto a brick wall. $850k is a big reach. Perfect unit for... -
Renovation
Window Replacement vs. Adding quiet windows
Updated over 13 years agoWe are in a co-op but we are allowed to replace our windows (with board approval, etc.). The current windows are terrible for eliminating sound from outside and are...