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aabklyn

in Conversion 12 years and 10 months ago

Purcahsing an SRO?

I’m considering purchasing an SRO which has a certificate of non-harrassment and pre-approved plans to convert to a 2 family.  Has anyone been through this…

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cgfamily

in Conversion 12 years and 10 months ago

My rental building (5 units) is considering a condo conversion where all tenants buy their unit. Any advice on this process?

Condo conversion of rental.  Is it an long, complicated process?  What sorts of issues should we address first?

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cgfamily

in Conversion 12 years and 10 months ago

My rental building (5 units) is considering a condo conversion where all tenants buy their unit. Any advice on this process?

Condo conversion of rental.  Is it an long, complicated process?  What sorts of issues should we address first?

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kgate

in Conversion 12 years and 11 months ago

Changing Clapboard house into Brick or Brownstone

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7931e0ff31-.jpg Hello all.    Is it possible to turn a clapboard wood house into a brick or brownstone house by just changing the facade?  In other…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

kgate

in Conversion 12 years and 11 months ago

Changing Clapboard house into Brick or Brownstone

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7931e0ff31-.jpg Hello all.    Is it possible to turn a clapboard wood house into a brick or brownstone house by just changing the facade?  In other…

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asimplenoise

in Conversion 12 years and 11 months ago

Converting a 'so-so' 3 family to a 1 family

Was wondering if anyone could help me understand a range of cost to convert a row house set up as 3 apartments into a nice…

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jackdavis100

in Conversion 13 years and 2 months ago

Legal two family but one kitchen needs resurrection

There’s a legal two family property in decent condition but it’s being used as one family. The owners converted the kitchen on top floor into…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

jackdavis100

in Conversion 13 years and 2 months ago

Legal two family but one kitchen needs resurrection

There’s a legal two family property in decent condition but it’s being used as one family. The owners converted the kitchen on top floor into…

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Stess

in Conversion 13 years and 2 months ago

Advice on Converting to condos.

How long and how complicated to turn my brownstone into 4 condos.Legal3family now but set up as 4floor thru 2br apartments. 22foot wide building so…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

Stess

in Conversion 13 years and 2 months ago

Advice on Converting to condos.

How long and how complicated to turn my brownstone into 4 condos.Legal3family now but set up as 4floor thru 2br apartments. 22foot wide building so…

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dz9001

in Conversion 13 years and 3 months ago

how long does it take to get a permit for change of use from warehouse to restaurant in brooklyn?

What is a good time frame after the architect submitted all drawings and paper works at DOB?

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

dz9001

in Conversion 13 years and 3 months ago

how long does it take to get a permit for change of use from warehouse to restaurant in brooklyn?

What is a good time frame after the architect submitted all drawings and paper works at DOB?

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housepoor

in Conversion 13 years and 4 months ago

Converting a church to residential

I am looking at a building for investment that is currently designated M1 (Church, Synagogue or Chapel) with an idea of converting it (no pun…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

crownhites

in Conversion 13 years and 4 months ago

Brownstone Conversion - changing C of O

We’d like to change our single family home into a legal two family residence.  What needs to be done and in what order?  Information appreciated. …

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

housepoor

in Conversion 13 years and 4 months ago

Converting a church to residential

I am looking at a building for investment that is currently designated M1 (Church, Synagogue or Chapel) with an idea of converting it (no pun…

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crownhites

in Conversion 13 years and 4 months ago

Brownstone Conversion - changing C of O

We’d like to change our single family home into a legal two family residence.  What needs to be done and in what order?  Information appreciated. …

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happyrock

in Conversion 13 years and 5 months ago

C of O configuration question

We are considering a 2-family house in Brooklyn built in 1920 that has a C of O from 1958 that lists it as a legal…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

happyrock

in Conversion 13 years and 5 months ago

C of O configuration question

We are considering a 2-family house in Brooklyn built in 1920 that has a C of O from 1958 that lists it as a legal…

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Cobblehillite

in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago

does anyone have a 110 amity update

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ebfda70bc48e-.jpg the windows are in the main building and the small single family brownstone east of the building on amity is moving along. My picture…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

Cobblehillite

in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago

does anyone have a 110 amity update

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ebfda70bc48e-.jpg the windows are in the main building and the small single family brownstone east of the building on amity is moving along. My picture…

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