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  • Renovation
    Do I need an architect or an interior decorator?
    Updated about 16 years ago
    I have a signed contract on an UWS 2bed/2bath. I am looking to figure out how to maximize the available space in the apartment for furniture, possibly have some...
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  • Renovation
    Bones of an Apartment
    Updated about 16 years ago
    I'm probably the only person on this site who doesn't know what this means, but can anyone tell me what is meant when an apartment has "good bones"? I've seen many...
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  • Renovation
    Gut renovation UWS
    Updated about 16 years ago
    I’m looking at a approx. 2500sf UWS apt in need of TOTAL GUT RENOVATION. Building is 1899, untouched for over 50 years, needs update to electric, plumbing, kitchen,...
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  • Renovation
    Question for an Architect
    Updated about 16 years ago
    What happens if the architect or engineer of record does NOT sign off on a renovation? My plans are filed with the DOB; and now my architect wants several $ to sign...
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  • Renovation
    Value of kitchen pass-thru
    Updated about 16 years ago
    I am debating about cutting a pass-through for the kitchen. I know some people like closed kitchen so the smell from cooking is contained... some like it open to...
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  • Renovation
    Building a closet
    Updated about 16 years ago
    I have a sort of "dead space" in the apartment that I want to build a closet on. Do companies like California Closets build closets out or do I need to/should I hire...
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  • Renovation
    Apartment/tax lot combination?
    Updated about 16 years ago
    Hoping someone can help me with this question! My husband and I combined two condo units to create our apartment. We did the combination legally, by filing for...
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