Will This Be Legal?
Hi, I have a nice dry basement in a four family with access to the front (street), building hallway and back yard. I would like to build a small room in the basement for hosting purposes (when my parents or friends come to visit) It won’t take the entire basement but only about 35% of…
Hi,
I have a nice dry basement in a four family with access to the front (street), building hallway and back yard. I would like to build a small room in the basement for hosting purposes (when my parents or friends come to visit) It won’t take the entire basement but only about 35% of it. It will have two windows, a small fridge, and counter (no stove), small shower and toilet. that’s it. like an hotel room.
can this be legal/possible?
Seriously, how many tenants are going to look into the legality of the landlord’s minor reno? Jeez, some people are paranoid.
If you lived in the whole house you’d probably get away with doing it without the permit / CofO change. If you’ve got a four family with tenants you risk an unhappy one ratting you out.
What denton said. Just do it.
Of course, whether it is legal or not is different from whether you can get away with it. Which will depend a lot on your nabe and your neighbors.
Above grade at the curb.
a hotel room for parents and family only? (wink wink) you’re so generous.
basement has more then 50% of it above the grade. For example I have 4.5 ft from the street level to the ceiling and 3.5 ft from the street level to the floor of the basement. In case of the celar the floor is futher away from the street level then the ceiling.
What’s the difference between a cellar and a basement? I didn’t know there was a difference and we’re looking at a place with what I’m guessing is a basement but this will be good to know!
listen to the 2 guys above…they both know their stuff and the last thing you want is problems with the DOB