How to Find Out if Home Can Be Converted to Triplex/Quad

[Kennesha VanBurch]

Hi all,

My husband and I have a contract on a multi-family home in Baltimore that was advertised as a triplex. When we toured the home, in addition to three apartments, we were happy to find a two-bedroom basement that could be renovated into a fourth apartment. I would like to know:

1) How do we find out if the home is legally-zoned as a triplex

2) How do we go about learning if it can be legally zoned as a Quad? 

Thank you for your advice in advance!

[Tim Jacob]

To confirm the # of legal units.  I would call or email the city rental registration department.  They should be able to tell you.  Keep in mind many times they will make you fire sprinkle the unit added and maybe the whole building.  That is an expensive process.  You can probably meet with them to give you an idea prior to starting.