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A brownstone that I am looking to buy is zoned for mixed use. I am thinking I could lease the garden floor to commercial use e.g a Gallery, Doctor’s office or similar low “signage” required business. I am new to this and, though I will get professional help if I buy, I just wondered if someone here has done this before and could offer pointers – how to assess value, what renovation is required up front (all levels need renovation, i plan to live in the top levels but would lie to renovate the garden level with enough flexibility to switch it to a rental if necessary). Thanks