Forum Archive: Posts by: ParkSlopeJoLee

My husband and I are looking at a “two family” Brooklyn house that was built before 1938 and therefore according to the realtor “does not need a 2 family C of O.” However, the NYC Dept. of Buildings lists the property as an “A1-1 FAMILY DWELLING.” She says it doesn’t matter because the house is “grandfathered in” and that she has paperwork from the Dept. of Water before 1938 that lists it as “two family” and therefore it is legally a two family. Is this true? How would I find out?

Also, can anyone recommend a Brooklyn real estate lawyer?

Thanks!