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Guest User | 0 secs ago
NB vs Alt 1 for one-family enlargement
For a one family wood frame being enlarged/extended in three sides (front, rear and one side, so leaving only one side of the exterior walls…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
NB vs Alt 1 for one-family enlargement
For a one family wood frame being enlarged/extended in three sides (front, rear and one side, so leaving only one side of the exterior walls…
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trini73diva
in Conversion 9 years ago
Convert a brownstone from a 2 family to a 3 family
I have a 2 family brownstone that I want to convert into a 3 family. Basically put a kitchen on the middle floor and a…
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billcash
in Conversion 9 years ago
Certificate of Occupancy mismatch
Hi, I am considering the purchase of a townhouse whose Certificate of Occupancy does not match the current house layout : – The certificate of…
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trini73diva
in Conversion 9 years ago
Convert a brownstone from a 2 family to a 3 family
I have a 2 family brownstone that I want to convert into a 3 family. Basically put a kitchen on the middle floor and a…
0
billcash
in Conversion 9 years ago
Certificate of Occupancy mismatch
Hi, I am considering the purchase of a townhouse whose Certificate of Occupancy does not match the current house layout : – The certificate of…
0
housepoor
in Conversion 9 years and 2 months ago
2 or 3 family used as 1 family question
I have been interested in a handful of listings for 2 or 3 family buildings used as single family houses. Typically there are no permits…
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housepoor
in Conversion 9 years and 2 months ago
2 or 3 family used as 1 family question
I have been interested in a handful of listings for 2 or 3 family buildings used as single family houses. Typically there are no permits…
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devinewoodworking
in Conversion 9 years and 2 months ago
Single Fam with Office Conversion
Hi all, I’m looking for some general info. There are a ton of topics on here about building conversions, but they all seem different and…
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devinewoodworking
in Conversion 9 years and 2 months ago
Single Fam with Office Conversion
Hi all, I’m looking for some general info. There are a ton of topics on here about building conversions, but they all seem different and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Changing 2 family wood frame to 3 family
Is this doable on a wood frame house? Existing is 2 story + an attic. My plan is to enlarge and convert the attic to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Changing 2 family wood frame to 3 family
Is this doable on a wood frame house? Existing is 2 story + an attic. My plan is to enlarge and convert the attic to…
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katanov01
in Conversion 9 years and 4 months ago
Tax implication of conversion from 5 family (C0) to Two Family (B1)
1\. Is this a simple process to convert a brownstone from 5 family to Two Family as long as plans are filed? 2\. What are…
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katanov01
in Conversion 9 years and 4 months ago
Tax implication of conversion from 5 family (C0) to Two Family (B1)
1\. Is this a simple process to convert a brownstone from 5 family to Two Family as long as plans are filed? 2\. What are…
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brown2013
in Conversion 9 years and 4 months ago
as-built drawings for Certificate of Occupancy conversion
I’m changing the Certificate of Occupancy on my brownstone from a 1-family to a 2-family. As we are preparing the as-built drawings, we have discovered…
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brown2013
in Conversion 9 years and 4 months ago
as-built drawings for Certificate of Occupancy conversion
I’m changing the Certificate of Occupancy on my brownstone from a 1-family to a 2-family. As we are preparing the as-built drawings, we have discovered…
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hithere
in Conversion 9 years and 6 months ago
converting from 2 to 3 family
I have read how much a problem it is to convert from 2 to 3 family. I am wondering if anyone has any input about…
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sac76
in Conversion 9 years and 6 months ago
1 to 2 Family Conversion in Woodside, Queens.
Hi All, Looking to hire a PE/RA for a 1-2 family conversion in Woodside (11377) with new CofO. Neighborhood zoned R4B, (Queens zoning map 13C),…
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