Can someone guide me how to obtain license to convert basement into apartment?

[Ali Farhat]

Hello,

I have a basement that is 1700 sqftin a multi unit building . Basement unit fits 3 bed 2 baths. Building sits on a corner and all basement windows are above ground. It is a beautiful place I bought a few years ago and want to invest in the basement to then flip the building. Can someone guide me where to apply and obtain a license to build this basement unit to an official unit with its address, electric, and other amenities?

Thanks

[John Warren]

@Ali Farhat adding a basement unit starts with a great architect and a great GC. It is an expensive project, and probably only pencils if you have a 6 figure budget... this isn't what most investors want to hear though. You will quickly learn about footings, water service replacement, electrical load calculations, and a bunch of things you don't know about. 

This topic comes up a decent amount here in Chicago because of the amount of grandfathered in "non-conforming" units. The amount it costs to "do it right" normally makes new garden units cost prohibitive.