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  • Renovation
    DOB same-day approval process
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Has the same-day approval ever worked for anyone here? I have a small project (literally add two walls and a couple of doors) that the architect/expeditor submitted...
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  • Renovation
    Thermostats / Nest
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I live in a 60s co-op with central air / heat with under-window fan units whch are operated with 3 fan speed settings. AC Klem (the co-ops mandated preferred plumber)...
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  • Renovation
    Oiled Wood Floors -- good or a pain?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I am shopping for new engineered wood flooring. My wife has taken an interest in oiled walnut. The fact that it needs maintenance (regular cleaning with oil floor...
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  • Renovation
    DOB nightmare
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Ok, so I know this is not exactly a unique situation, but we are first timers here, so bear with me. Long story short, we filed on Nov 25 with DOB and are still...
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  • Renovation
    Architect
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Wanted to find an architect to work on joining two bedrooms on UES.
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  • Renovation
    Behind mystery door in pre-war 1 BR
    Updated over 11 years ago
    We are in the process of buying a 1 br in a pre-war bldg. Bldg is H shaped, 10 stories, apartment is on the 10th. There is a door in the kitchen that has been sealed...
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  • Renovation
    Window Air Conditioner - Aesthetic Question
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Hi, All. I got a new window A/C installed today (Friedrich Kuhl) and asked for a clear plexiglass side panel instead of those ugly flimsy accordion shade thingies...
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