Ideas to repurpose extra storage room in triplex?

[Jonathan H.]

Hi all,

We are acquiring a triplex in Washington State which has an extra 20'x12' space. It has historically been used as a storage room for the owner, but we would like to repurpose this room in a way that increases NOI.

Unfortunately, local zoning rules do not allow for this to become a studio/fourth dwelling unit. It also cannot be leased out as a self storage space.

Do you have any other ideas for a value-adding use of this space?

Thanks.