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  • Renovation
    Code for placing a stove near a wall?
    Updated about 11 years ago
    I was told NYC code specifies a gas range/stove must be a certain distance from an interior wall -- it cannot be up against the wall. Does anyone know if this is true...
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  • Renovation
    Wet Over Dry - Letter of the Law
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Hi, I have been reading these forums for years and hope you can advise me now that I'm finally moving into property ownership. I'm looking at 1br/1ba Co-ops in upper...
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  • Renovation
    Contractor License
    Updated about 11 years ago
    After my inlaws submitted their reno agreement to the mgmt co, the lady in charge said their needs to be TWO general contractor licenses, one from the company and one...
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  • Renovation
    Permits?
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Hi all, Curious to know what type of alterations require permits: • We're assuming that removing walls do, but would adding a wall to bisect a large bedroom...
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  • Renovation
    merging 2 coops
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Hi, I am considering purchasing the studio next to mine and was wondering if anyone had any recent experience with coop mergers. Looking for suggestions on...
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  • Renovation
    Tub Enclosure Quote
    Updated about 11 years ago
    Any recommendations for local (Brooklyn) glass contractors that install Tub Enclosures? We are looking to get a frameless (clip) enclosure with swinging door. At...
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  • Renovation
    Looking For Architect Recs for Loft Renovation
    Updated about 11 years ago
    We have an accepted offer for a 2400 sq foot loft in Tribeca that is basically a gut. Unfortunately we have to move the kitchen and redo 2.5 bathrooms. among other...
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