Can i convert 1st fl & basement to duplex in an existing 2 family house?

grade is determined by an average of the four corners of the property, not the street side solely.

pigthree

in Zoning 13 years and 3 months ago

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drd | 13 years and 3 months ago

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What is involved in the process? What is allowed in the basement as a duplex?

shahnandersen

in Zoning 13 years and 3 months ago

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Basement or cellar?  A major difference.  A basement has more than 50% above legal grade (usually street grade).  A cellar is more than 50% below grade.

jockdeboeraia | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Anything is possible, but it depends upon the zoining and the house.  There are ways to deal with the cellar if you have the FAR.