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  • Market
    If You Can Demonstrate Market Movement With Comps: Upper West Side Edition
    Updated over 10 years ago
    As discussed on the original "IFYCDMMWC" thread, please post comp sets on the relevant neighborhood-specific thread. This discussion is for UPPER WEST SIDE properties.
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  • Renovation
    Renovation estimates please
    Updated almost 11 years ago
    1,300 sf Classic Six in outer borough. Ceilings need to be de-popcorned in three major rooms, including the dining room where the wainscoting needs to be protected....
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  • Developments
    Disaster at the Rushmore
    Updated over 2 years ago
    Certainly when some sees a building who's average sales price is $1600/sqft renting units out at an average of $47/sqft, there is a major correction coming. 3 of...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen Counters
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Thinking of changing kitchen counters and backslash. Have dark granite now on dark cabinets, want to lighten to white or very light countertops. Should I go with...
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  • Renovation
    Popcorn acoustic ceiling removal
    Updated almost 12 years ago
    Hi all, I'm looking to remove the popcorn acoustic ceiling (non asbestos) in a recently purchased co-op in the Kips Bay/NoMad area. Can anyone provide an...
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  • Renovation
    Popcorn ceiling with asbestos
    Updated about 12 years ago
    Hi, a question for the renovation pros. I was planning to remove my popcorn ceilings (2br around 1100 sqft), but unfortunately a test for asbestos came back positive....
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  • Renovation
    Popcorn ceilings
    Updated about 12 years ago
    Is it generally better to scrape off popcorn ceilings or to cover it with 1/4" sheetrock? Which would look better? The contractor I spoke to suggested sheetrock and...
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