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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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