Some of the dwelling requirements for a basement were minimum ceiling heights of 7 feet, two means of egress, and a fireproof partition wall from the boiler/heater and the apartment.This was not in the code but I believe you will also need a window that a person can fit through, and if it is considered to be a cellar (more than halfway underground) then it cannot he used as a dwelling at all.This should hopefully give you a good indication of what you might be able to do - in any case I agree speaking to the zoning officer is the beat idea but having this information readily available can help you have a better conversation with them.

On my heater at home, the pipes from the house come straight down vertically from the ceiling.  

All new lever door handles, new light fixtures, marble top bathroom vanities, new faucets and bath hardware, new toilets, new ceiling fans and much more.By the time I had finished..

Example: crack in the ceiling, electric, etc.

You will need to legally separate the units, which will include some additional fire separation (to get you a 1 hr rated wall/ceiling between the units). 

Hi all,I'm thinking of removing the popcorn ceiling in the house and my question is that after i remove the popcorn ceiling, what is the next step i should do to finish the ceiling.

Haven't dealt with something like that, but could it be that the unfinished basement had a much higher ceiling and the 'crawlspace' is actually a dropped ceiling, that keep the pipes etc from freezing?

Plus the inspection came back as having possible asbestos in the ceiling tile.

Fortunately, it was livable, had the right egresses, right ceiling height, thus safe.

Like if you need a plumber to change a valve in a toilet, or an electrician to change a ceiling fan, or a carpenter to replace a door; it might not be in your best interest to run an STR if you need the help of a realtor.