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  • Renovation
    Separating / Uncombining 2 units
    Updated almost 6 years ago
    What permit filing is required to separate / uncombine 2 units in a condo that were originally combined with a Job type: A2- Alteration Type 2 permit. The original...
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  • Renovation
    New hardwwod floors on top of existing ones
    Updated about 6 years ago
    Hello! I just bought a coop that has parquet floors. I would like to update the floors into a lighter color wide plank flooring. The contractor is saying that...
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  • Renovation
    Solar shades
    Updated about 6 years ago
    Hi, Can anyone recommend a reputable company to sell and hang solar shades? There is a total of 9 windows to be addressed. Any caveats? Thanks.
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  • Renovation
    Marble Flooring
    Updated about 6 years ago
    Just got back from South Beach/Ft Lauderdale and noticed that EVERY condo I was in had marble flooring througout. At first it all seemed a bit tacky and soprano-ish,...
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  • Renovation
    Design Build firms vs. Contractors - gut reno
    Updated about 6 years ago
    We are in contract on a UWS Classic 6 Sponsor unit. It hasn’t been updated in years but it’s just about livable (can stay through planning but not construction). We...
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  • Renovation
    HVAC contractor
    Updated about 6 years ago
    Does anyone have recommendations for HVAC contractors? I am looking to add a new PTAC unit in my apartment as part of my renovation to divide the living room into a...
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  • Renovation
    Putting a stove in front of a window
    Updated about 6 years ago
    Hi all, Has anyone had any experience putting a gas stove in front of a window in NYC? I haven't found any regulation that says "no", but wan't to be certain that...
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