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  • Renovation
    illegal washer/dryer
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I live in a 100 year old coop, and I'm gut renovating the apartment. I'd like to install an illegal washer/dryer. The apartment is a top floor penthouse, and so I have...
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    Looking for repair for wood flooring
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Been trying for weeks now to get someone for a repair on the wood floor in my Manhattan apartment. I did a bunch of internet cruising, and called about ten places...
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  • Renovation
    Exhaust vent to nowhere
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I just purchased a coop in a 1950s high-rise, and while things are mostly great, I discovered a pesky problem with the bathroom exhaust vent.  It turns out that when...
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    Renovation costs
    Updated over 13 years ago
    What is reasonable cost for the labor and materials for the following? Do not include cost of cabinets, countertops, tiles or appliances. 500 sq ft 1...
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  • Renovation
    MPS Renovations
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Does anyone have any experience dealing with MPS Renovations and Miguel? Has anyone used them for a renovation? If so, what was your impression? Thanks!
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  • Renovation
    What type of floor for coop basement/garbage room?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Hello! I'm looking for advice about what type of floor would be good for my coop's basement. There are 2 apartments that access their apartments from the basement...
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  • Renovation
    Master Bath Double or Single Vanity ? ? ?
    Updated over 13 years ago
    We are struggling with arguments on both sides of this master bath renovation in a 2 bed 2.5 bath UES apartment. The room is not large, and there is only 48 inches...
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