washer dryer cost in a coop

Started by anonymous
over 4 years ago
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Asked a building manager regarding the process of installing a washer dryer in a unit (the building allows it). The manager said only one specific pre-approved plumber is permitted to do this in the building, charges 15k. Monopoly pricing! 1) Is this a reasonable price? 2) Why is it so high? 3) Is it a reasonable policy to only allow one person to do it? Can one reason with the building? 4) What is the effect on resale value? Do washer dryers correspond to higher resale prices? What can be expected to be recouped?