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November 18, 2008
SRO conversion to two family
Can anyone lend advise on the amount of time needed to change the designation?
I am interested in purchasing an SRO which is set up as a one family, (one elec & gas meter) In addition to getting the certificate of non-harassment & an architect to process the paper work, what other city regulations need to be put into place? Beyond architectural plans & meeting all city codes what else is there to look for? How much time does it take to change the SRO status & change the C of O to a two family designation.
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We purchased a former SRO whose owner had already filed for a certificate of non-harassment. The process, from start to finish, including posting notices (which you have to do in case someone is going to come forward and say they were forced to leave illegally) took a full 9 months. As for the change in status to a two family, that is the standard process you need to go through, and I think an expeditor can file the paper work and tell you exactly how long it will take. We are still finishing up construction so we haven't converted yet. Just because it has one electric and gas meter doesn't mean that it is a set up as a one family. We had one gas meter and had to change it out because we needed a different type. Also, be aware that you should make sure that you talk to the DEP about whether you are billed by meter or by frontage. I got stuck with an outrageous frontage water bill because I did not check this out at closing, If you have more questions you can email me at andrecom@earthlink.net.
Posted by: homey at November 18, 2008 5:43 PM
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