Duplex/Triplex

[Tony Reale]

I am looking at what appeared to be a property originally built to be a duplex. Symmetrical layout with what I believe was an unfinished basement at one time. The owner of the house has finished the basement and she and her husband live down there while their daughter lives upstairs in one of the top units that at some point and time had stairs connecting them. They took the stairs out for some privacy between the family.

Utilities are split for a duplex. I have some costs for adding another water and electric meter to make this an actual triplex. They already have 3 air conditioners, 3 laundry rooms, and 3 kitchens. Would need to separate water and electric from the daughter side and downstairs, no problem I can handle this. The family is selling and would be moving out. The renters would like to stay so have time and space to make the transition to get it done correctly.

My question is am I considering all possible problems here? Is zoning an issue or is multi-family multi-family? I know the construction part of the equation just not the city side. Nashville TN if it helps

[Steve Chaisson]

Zoning is an issue. You need the zoning that allows sufficient density for 3 units. If you're not grandfathered with 3 existing meters you're probably only good for two units.

Call Brandon at the planning department - 862-7150. He's very helpful and will answer your question.