Converting from LNO 2 Fam to 3 Fam
Hi, Mortgage went through and I am going to close in about a month. I really wanted to get a head start with my plans and outline what needs to be done once I close. Currently, the house is set up as a LNO 2 family. However, many of the same style/size houses are set…
Hi,
Mortgage went through and I am going to close in about a month. I really wanted to get a head start with my plans and outline what needs to be done once I close.
Currently, the house is set up as a LNO 2 family. However, many of the same style/size houses are set up as 3 families, 2 families with home office on the same street.
Here are some things I am thinking about:
1. Convert LNO 2 Fam to 3 Fam? Has anyone on the forum done this before? What are some things that need to be done to meet 3 fam regulations. Sprinklers?
2. Right now the house is set up with a garden level (half size windows) and one family each on floor 1 and floor 2. An option would be convert the garden level to a one family and then join the 1st and 2nd floor for another unit. Does this need to be filed even though it’s a 2 family to a 2 family?
3. Convert LNO 2 Family to 2 Family with store front. I only see the store front spaces being occupied as doctor’s office on the block. Would I need to use it as a doctor’s office in this manner? Can I use it as an accountant office? real estate office? tea store?
Please help me figure out things before I close. Any advice or recommendations will be much appreciated.
change the c of o and expect a nice big full tax bill annually at full assessment
You gotta get a new c. of o. for sure if you convert to a 3 family and will depend on the density allowance.
The uses that you may intend to use for commercial will depend on the zoning if it allows commercial and if not your limit will be to offices that are allowed to be used as home occupation oer zr 12-10.
Is the building brick ? frame ?
sprinklers depend on a multidude of factors as well. you should consult an architect / engineer for a unique taylor made analysis.
You will need to create a new C of O for any of these options. Call a few of the architects here on the board and see who is a good fit. There are several of us here.