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June 23, 2009
cellar to office-I have new info
Hi,
I talked with a city engineer and he says that technically it is possible (legally) to convert a cellar into a separate office space for rent. I have read the info about these type of conversions and it seems that the cit engineer might be wrong... is there anyone in here who really looked into it?
Thanks.
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I don't know about the legal regulations here, but check with your insurance asap if you're thinking about this. We have an office space on the first floor of our house--and this requires us to have a commercial insurance policy...for businesses/offices. And it's like 3x the price of a regular homeowner's policy. So beware!!! Good luck.
Posted by: lah at June 23, 2009 2:34 PM
Well if you're talking about a cellar of a residential building, I think that what you mean by "technically possible is in "only in theory".
--For one thing, you'd have to have zoning appropriate for commercial office.
--Secondly, the office would have to have two fully compliant means of egress and two separate exits for the building for that office.
--Thirdly, you cannot share exits between a commercial egress and a residential tenancy, so you have to have two fully separate lobbies.
you meet those conditions and yes, I think it would be possible. But does this describe any residential building in NYC?
Posted by: Smokychimp at June 23, 2009 5:43 PM
Smokychimp
I do have zoning
I do have a seperate entrance and an exit to the back yard.
I think I pretty much have it.
Who should I bring that could have a look and be certain about it?
Posted by: Williams at June 25, 2009 2:41 PM
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