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  • Renovation
    Illegal walls/bedrooms
    Updated over 5 years ago
    There seem to be many illegal walls/bedrooms in the building. I assume they were put up primarily by the original lessor who wanted to maximize profit without paying...
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    Installing lights in bedrooms/living room
    Updated over 5 years ago
    Hi everyone, If I wanted to install lights in the living room and two bedrooms but my broker said 'there are is no power in the ceiling' do I need a permit to...
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    renovation plan
    Updated over 5 years ago
    Hello. Let's say you have a coop purchased at $850psf that requires a full gut renovation including electrical, breakdown of everything. 2-bedroom, 1 bath (no...
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  • Renovation
    ADA requirements
    Updated over 5 years ago
    Hello - I have a question about ADA door clearances. I am doing a renovation and was told by my architect that ADA regulations require door clearances be 32". But...
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    Reduce sound from a/c in millwork
    Updated over 5 years ago
    We just installed millwork over our ptac units. Has anyone done anything to reduce the noise? I was thinking about maybe attaching some sort of acoustic blanket to the...
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  • Renovation
    Being-John Malkovich-like unit splitting
    Updated over 5 years ago
    Condo owner busted for building ‘Being John Malkovich’-like 4th 1/2 floor <a rel="nofollow"...
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    Floor contractor recommendations
    Updated almost 6 years ago
    I am looking at Exquisite Flooring, NY Wood Flooring and Floor Pro. Prices are in the increasing order. Anyone has any experience with either? Exquisite Flooring...
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