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  • Renovation
    Architect wanted JC
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Hello - I need to renovate one floor of our brownstone in Jersey City. Hoping to transition from a studio apartment to a bedroom/office. I'm looking for someone...
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    Electrician recommendation
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Can anyone recommend an electrician for some small work (installing wall sconces, moving an outlet, etc.)? The work will be done in a condo, so I'm assuming permits...
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  • Renovation
    Loft Renovations
    Updated over 11 years ago
    For a loft with 11' ceilings, is it a bad idea to drop the ceiling ~ 8" to allow for a cleaner more concealed look (hide electrical / HVAC / etc). The ceiling does not...
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    Estimate for Painting 1 BR?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    We are looking for approximate cost for basic painting of a one bedroom duplex -- about 850 square feet. The walls are in good shape, modest amounts of basic trim,...
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    Landmarked façade
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Looking for a good NY architecture company seasoned with landmarked buildings to avaluate small EV buiding. ASAP Thank you
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    Screening hardwood floor
    Updated over 11 years ago
    We are considering refinishing the original oak hardwood floors in our apartment. The concern is that they may have been sanded and fully refinished before and we do...
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  • Renovation
    Brownstone renovation
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Considering a building in harlem with decent plumbing and electrical (from late 90s). If so, I would like to pull out carpeting and replace floors with real wood...
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