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Cost to rip out built-ins?
Updated almost 9 years agoAssuming that insured contractors are already on-site to do other work, what would be the rough cost to rip out about 45 running feet of built-ins (Three walls' worth... -
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A/C in rear yard
Updated almost 9 years agoWe're trying to figure out if it's legal in NYC to have A/C condensers in a private back yard of a walk-up apartment building, and unfortunately we're getting... -
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ADA Adaptable / ADA Accesible Renovation Question
Updated almost 9 years agoWe are in a process of renovating kitchen and bathroom in a 650sf studio in Midtown East in Manhattan. Our bathroom is too small to be ever ADA accessible and the... -
Renovation
Back to Risers for a tub
Updated almost 9 years agoI am trying to understand what exactly "back to the risers" entails when installing a new bathtub. For showers I have always taken out all drain pipes back to the main... -
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Moving breaker panel to another wall
Updated almost 9 years agoWe're considering purchasing an apartment that has the breaker box and intercom on a wall in the kitchen we'd like to partially remove, the part of the wall that isn't... -
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Bathroom renovations DOB permits
Updated almost 9 years ago1. Is a NYC DOB permit required to change tile, vanity, tub, toilet if locations are not changing? 2. IS DOB permit required if adding a drain line? Separate shower... -
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Design & Build or Architect & Bid Out
Updated almost 9 years agoI know this is probably a discussion that has been beaten over and over. For my 1400 sq ft gut renovation I've now received bids from Design & Build Companies...