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  • Renovation
    What to make of DOB/BEC open applications?
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    As part of due diligence on building we are interested in, I went on DOB website to check out the building's profile. I was surprised to see very few permits have...
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    Contractor - Westchester
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Hi - Can anyone recommend a contractor that does work in Westchester? Thanks
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  • Renovation
    first apt - needs renovation-need help. costs
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    I'm planning on purchasing my first apartment - a co-op. It needs a good deal of work since everything is original from the 60's. It's a small alcove studio. My...
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  • Renovation
    Ballpark costs for conversion?
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Hello good people of Streeteasy, We're considering an 1100 sq.ft. 2BR/2BA that is currently configured as a commercial office (lots of small rooms). Both bathrooms...
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  • Renovation
    Plumbing Fixtures
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    We are gut reno our 3 bathrooms (2 with showers and 1 with tub). We have been advised to stick to Kohler products for their quality and price point. Any other...
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  • Renovation
    Flooring and sound
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    We added all new oak floors prior over the originals which were not salvageable. We did not rip out the original wood in other words. Has anyone had experience with...
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  • Renovation
    Gaps in New Wood Floors
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    They just installed new wood floors (rift white oak) in my apartment and just sanded, so they're now getting ready to stain. The problem is that there are a number of...
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