Forum Archive

Inquiring minds want to know..
-What constraints exist in lowering the foundation floor (unsure if it could even be called a “basement” since egress seems to exist at street level)?

- I am tasked with a foreclosure project and I’m hypothesizing converting a 3 story brownstone in Clinton Hill on Grand between Gates and Putnam into a 4 unit utilizing the street-level space; space I presume is currently part of the 1st floor (parlor?) layout.
- Does this seem do-able?
- Does any one know if any of these type of structures have been converted into 4+ residences? I suspect slicing an existing floor-thru into two studios isn’t out of the question.
-Other concerns I should have? Thanks.