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  • Renovation
    Ghost of the load bearing wall
    Updated over 9 years ago
    The 3 story house we just bought had a load bearing wall removed from the second floor decades back. A post was put in place that now seems to be breaking through the...
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  • Renovation
    building at 62 William Street
    Updated over 9 years ago
    ECB Violation Number: 35199686M Scheduled Hearing Date/Time: 11/17/2016 8:30 SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS
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  • Renovation
    Architect to draft co-op renovation
    Updated over 9 years ago
    Hi, Just purchased my first apartment and its a partial gut. The space isn't big and the lay out is straight forward but am having a hard time finding an architect in...
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  • Renovation
    Basement Cleanup
    Updated over 9 years ago
    We'll be finally starting our basement reno soon. The worst part for us is hopefully over. Spent a month cleaning out the basement and deciding what to throw out. We...
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  • Renovation
    building at 154 West 77th Street
    Updated over 9 years ago
    The building is in need of extensive safety and cosmetic repairs and updates. The internal building staircase up to the 4th level is collapsing from neglect, the...
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  • Renovation
    Timeframe for construction permit
    Updated over 9 years ago
    I am in the process of organizing for a kitchen renovation. The project involves the demolition of a wall that has electrical risers running to the apartments above,...
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  • Renovation
    NYC contractors must be doing just fine
    Updated over 9 years ago
    The New York economy must be doing just fine, been chasing a NYC contractor for a quote to replace our rear deck. They missed the first two appointments (was nice...
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