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We are about to go into contract on a brownstone in need of a major, if not gut, reno. There is no C of O but it is listed on DOB as a 2-family and we intend to keep it that way. There is a carriage house in the rear that is (partly) original and easily convertible to a garage and even an office above. Can we assume that DOB will allow us to keep the structure and rehab it as a garage/office? If it is “original” should be grandfathered, no? Will we need apply for a C of O to accommodate the old/new structure?? Thanks in advance!