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  • Renovation
    220v/240v Washer-Dryer Combo Unit?
    Updated over 9 years ago
    Hello, From my understanding, when it comes to ventless single-drum washer/dryer combos, the units that operate using higher voltages (220/240 volts??) are MUCH...
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  • Renovation
    Renovations being done at 65 Cooper Square
    Updated over 9 years ago
    Be aware that major facade work will be done on 65 Cooper Square from April until October 2016. During that time residents cannot run their a/c, use their...
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  • Renovation
    Waterproofing?
    Updated over 9 years ago
    Hello, As part of a renovation, I am re-doing the bathroom. I have heard that waterproofing the walls and floor is an option, and sometimes a good idea. This is a...
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  • Renovation
    Going rate (and recs) for a building surveyor
    Updated over 9 years ago
    As part of our project to raise the penthouse roof a few feet, our architect needs detailed elevation information for our current roof (7th floor in Flatiron). The...
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  • Renovation
    Adding an elevator
    Updated over 9 years ago
    My building is an old factory which has an elevator shaft (which has been closed off). I'm wondering what are high level ballpark costs (are we talking 500k or 5mm)...
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  • Renovation
    Split Unit AC - Through the wall sleeve
    Updated over 9 years ago
    Live in a co-op with large through the wall AC sleeves. I was thinking of trying to put in a split unit and placing the condenser part in the sleeve. I had a AC guy...
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  • Renovation
    Internal "convenience" stairs
    Updated almost 10 years ago
    I just purchased a duplex condo in Manhattan and the stairs to the upper level are in a poor position. (There is awkward 18" ledge that runs the entire side of the...
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