Quote from @Duane Ward:
Quote from @Ben Wagner:
You'll need to check with the building department. Most likely a variance will be required and you'll have to submit plans.
Ah OK. We had a property in East rockaway and the building department just told us a flat out no when I inquired lol originally wanted to turn it into a 3 plex unit. Have you found many neighborhoods that allow more freedom with conversions or expansions?
You'll want to look if there are other similar properties in the area that resemble what you are trying to create - that would be a good indication of whether what you are looking to do will be possible. If you look in that neighborhood and you don't see any similar 3 plexes in similar structures, you are going to have a real rough time getting any traction. Just because a property is large enough to do what you want, doesn't mean you have a prayer of converting it to anything that will fit.
