Is it worth to convert carport space to studio apt?
Walter K
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Comments (23)Still doubt you actually have read many of my posts. If you had you would see my tenants actually recomend me to potential tenants. When I show vacant apartments I give out applications and references from other tenants. Every year tenants fill out surveys anonymously. I have also posted about my wedding and having many past and current tenants attend. We even took a few group pictures of past neighbors. I know I come of as insensitive to many posters. I actually agree with many of the posts but like to show other points of view to get people thinking. I have been a member of multiple boards, (buisness, non profit, and government) I would many times argue for the other side and still vote the majority, just wanting people to understand the entire issue. To many times everything is blammed on the landlord. People need to see things from the LL point of view. What are they going to do if they move out to a house? Someone vandalizes their car, breaks into their house, peoples pets use their yard, loud neighbors next door, etc. On their own they won't be able to call the LL! I rarely have many of the problems posted here because I let my tenants know up front I am a very strict landlord. That is obviously what many tenants want. Someone that will crack down on bad neighbors, and keep the building quiet. Besides how much fun with this forum be if everyone just patted each others back and agreed? Also no one HAS to do anything including renting from me. I learned a long time ago their are no needs only wants. This includes living....See MoreIn-law Apt Kitchenette??
Comments (10)I think maybe you've been looking at the wrong part of yestertec's site. They have a bunch of pre-built standard models that are much less than their regular units. As for the British company, remember that if their appliances don't have UL ratings, you could have major problems with your insurance co. (Someone in the appliances forum worked around this to import a European induction cooktop when the options available in this country were much more limited, but IIRC, the paperwork was pretty significant.) There may also be code issues regarding clearances and such that would not be able to be worked around in the US. This post was edited by writersblock on Sat, Jun 15, 13 at 23:27...See MoreBunny Williams puts NY apt on the market
Comments (54)how do the elevators work? there is one to the kitchen and one to the entry. Is there one unit per floor and each unit gets two elevators? Anthony, in NYC prewar buildings, apartments are generally laid out around the elevator banks, and there are usually two banks -- a public elevator and a service/freight elevator. The service elevator is how the garbage gets dealt with daily and what you use for deliveries, moving furniture etc. Service elevators were also the elevators that the staff -- the maids in the teeny tiny staff bedrooms off the kitchen -- were allowed to use. I do know many co-op owners in buildings like 1185 Park Ave do still employ live-in staff, including maids, cooks, and nannies; I guess it's up to each apartment owner how democratic they are... The service/freight elevators, and a stairwell, are usually by the kitchens. We had this in our building too when I was growing up, and it wasn't one of the grander buildings : ) . Most kitchens in original prewar apartments also have a door to the service elevator and stairwell. The difference with the grander, landmark buildings is that the apartments are larger so you have fewer (generally no more than two) per floor. Fewer as you get higher. Some buildings include several towers, wings, or sections, and each section/tower has its own set of elevator banks....See MoreHelp me turn garage into a sunny studio! :-)
Comments (25)UPDATE: Thank you so much for all of your comments and suggestions! My landlord has consulted with contractors, and is not willing to change any exterior appearance. ADUs are legal in our county, but but the county is not aware of this ADU. My landlord is concerned about potential increase in property tax and potential cost of county-required upgrades were the county to become aware. So, she is willing to give me the space in the front of the building, to knock down the wall between main room and current unfinished front of the building, move the stairs to the rear of the unfinished area (above washer and dryer). Also, willing to replace green door with a half French door (full glass). She is also willing to replace the existing a/c with another window, since the space exists in the cinder block. This is all assuming that the cost is reasonable. I am going to ask if recessed lights can also be added. Finishing the unfinished attic would be fantastic, because there is the potential for windows on all four sides. Of course, I would love French doors on the front of the building. Neither of these are options due to concerns regarding county regulations. Any suggestions regarding stair placement? (Water heater sits to the left of the washer and dryer). Weedyacres recommended rotating into the current living space. What would you think of rotating them over the washer and dryer? Where the bikes (in the photo) currently sit?...See MoreNorwood Architects
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