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Renovation
Loft Gut Reno - Ceilings
Updated over 11 years agoIs it always a good idea to keep the original ceilings intact. Our place has 11' ceilings, architect strongly recommends dropping it to hide electrical / ductwork etc... -
Renovation
Costs and Scope in Planning Stage
Updated over 11 years agoWe have recently had our architect create plans for our renovation. In doing so, we were clear about our budget up front. Now, after carefully creating our plans and... -
Rentals
209 grand st scam!
Updated over 11 years agoMy roommate and I saw and applied for a beautiful apartment on Grand st. We each paid a $130 fee, gave the lady all our information. Offered to move in 15 days early,... -
Sales
Can a co-op interview delay closing?
Updated over 11 years agoI was hoping to get an opinion on something a lender told me: she told me it was highly unlikely that we would close on time in a co-op at "this time of year" because... -
Anything
How much homeowner's insurance needed
Updated over 11 years agoI am looking for homeowner's insurance for my coop apt now. One thing that confuses me is, I have no idea how much I should get, e.g. liability? building... -
Sales
Sale prices from 2001, 2008, and today
Updated over 11 years agoFriend in another city bought a prime location studio.. 2001 for 209K Put about 20K into it. 2008 sold for 355K Would probably sell for about 380k today.... -
Renovation
general timeline for renovations
Updated over 11 years agoHi everyone, I want to do some light renovations on a condo, but I’m not sure how long each step in the renovation process will take. Please help me estimate of...