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  • Renovation
    Removal of non-load bearing wall
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    I just received notice from my managing agent that my kitchen renovation will not be approved until I submit plans done by an architect. The reason is that I am...
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  • Renovation
    Converting Window to Door?
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    I'm in contract for a 1BR 2nd floor co-op in Queens that comes with an outdoor "patio" that is about 200 sqft. This "patio" is that sits on top of a rooftop of the...
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  • Renovation
    Reinstalling a Door to Create Original Bedroom
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    I have a 2BR apartment but removed the door and opened up one of the bedrooms into the living room. Is it possible to install back the door and close off the room back...
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  • Renovation
    Current trends in kitchen/bath designs
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    Can anyone give me information on what design trends are most popular today? I want to renovate my apartment kitchen and bathroom with the possibility of selling it...
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  • Renovation
    Interior Door to Fire Escape
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    I have an ugly full size metal door in my kitchen that leads onto my fire escape that I will be replacing. Does anyone know if the new door must be Fire Rated? I am...
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  • Renovation
    Subcontractor's insurance
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    We hired a GC for a full renovation of our co-op apartment. The building's insurance agent said the GC's insurance is not acceptable, because it excludes injuries to...
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  • Renovation
    Handicapped Entry/Exit Access?
    Updated almost 9 years ago
    We are considering doing a renovation in our apartment; the last renovation was done in the mid 1980's. We have a service door into our kitchen and the architect has...
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