Combine two co-op studios

I own a studio in a co-op, and I have the opportunity to purchase the studio adjacent to me.  I would like to execute a very simple combination: install a door to connect the two studios and remove one of the kitchens.  My current studio would contain the kitchen, dining and living areas.  The new studio would be used as the bedroom.  Both bathrooms would remain intact.  After combing through the archives, I now have a general idea of the process.  I am well aware that my maintenance would double.  I already have board approval (I’m also on the board), so no need to address those topics.  But I do have a few questions that I would like to throw out to the community.   1) Would this be considered an Alt-2 renovation?  Would the combined apartment, or my building, become subject to current DOB handicap codes?  For example, the building has a single step at our front entrance.  Would that need to be converted to a ramp?  What else, if anything, might need to be changed? 2) I am also considering the idea of subdividing the second studio into two rooms.  The first would be a bedroom with two windows.  The second room would be window-less and would serve as either a walk-in closet or office.  Would this window-less room create complications when filing with the DOB or create any other issues I’m not aware of?   If I wanted to create a closet/office down the road, would I then need to hire an architect and file permits?  3) For a job like this where floor plans are not being changed, what options do I have when selecting the right professionals (architect, engineer, contractor, and/or expeditor)?   4) Would job require a change to our C of O? Thanks!

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Hardcharger | 12 years ago

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We did this a few years ago. Looking back it was not a big deal. I thought we were going to have to argue about every new door and wall but the DOB said nothing about the new layout. The DOB asked for drawings of the gas lines that we were capping in the old kitchen. The big thing about building new walls was that the bedrooms needed 8 ft minimum each way, and of course the window. the architect figures out the size of the window compared to the room, to determine if there is enough light, and ventilation. We had to hire an architect and an expeditor to draw the same thing my wife drew. Get some reco,s and a few bids, young architects can give you a good price sometimes. Check everyones license before you hire them. We hired a contractor based on an architects reco and he was expired.

jockdeboeraia | 12 years ago

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1, Yes and only what you are working on would need to comply with the ada code. 2\. Yes, habitable rooms require the requried amount of light and ventilation.  You might  be able to call it a storage room. 3\. An architect or engineer could take care of this for you.  An expediter is not licensed to create plans.  They process the permti apps down at dob. 4\. No.