NYC budget basement gut out remolding (home, university, living)

[DennisBrown]

Hi everyone.

Just surfing the web and found this forum.

I will be gutting out my basement and fixing it up from scratch. All work will be done by myself and relatives. Demolition will begin in two week by myself and friends. Basement will be used as a living space/Rental/Airbnb. I Believe my SF is about 900. I am planning to put two bedrooms, 3/4 bathroom(shower,sink and toilet.), kitchen/laundry room , storage and living room.

I am a total noob and have been using Edde Case Basement University(https://eddie-case.mykajabi.com/store/ZNDvAVqL). so far he has been helpful.

Here are some problems I am having so far.

I am having a problem creating a floor plan. I have Been using this website for help House Plans Helper: Home Design Help for Everyone!.

Eddie Case training are based in PA and I am located in NYC somethings are not doable here in NYC.

I am looking for design help(interior, floor plan). Open Modern Minimalist basement design.

NYC basement regulations and any information or directions to additional websites for more information.

Also, i am using chief Architect to design. my SF isn't accurate because the old living space in the basement is still there. Haven't broken down the basement yet.

I am willing to document the whole project.
This is a rough draft of my current basement before demolition.




Measurements are little off but that is pretty much the layout.

Any information would be great. If i can i want to do all the work by myself. I am really looking forward to this project.

Thanks in advance.

[BlakeJones]

you should really hire an architect. You will need to line up your plumbing supply and drain lines, be mindful of load bearing walls, and properly route all your electrical and gas lines.

[NYC refugee]

You need the buildings dept so you can run all your plans by them and get proper permits.

[macnyc2003]

Are there windows in the living room and the first room and the second room? If not, they're not really rooms. I agree to hire an architect. Doing things the proper way will save you money in the long run.

[BlakeJones]

Originally Posted by macnyc2003

I agree to hire an architect. Doing things the proper way will save you money in the long run.

And he's going to need the architect to get the building permit. Unless of course you're really reckless and try to do this without a permit

[LOVEROFNYC]

Originally Posted by DennisBrown

Hi everyone.

Just surfing the web and found this forum.

I will be gutting out my basement and fixing it up from scratch. All work will be done by myself and relatives. Demolition will begin in two week by myself and friends. Basement will be used as a living space/Rental/Airbnb. I Believe my SF is about 900. I am planning to put two bedrooms, 3/4 bathroom(shower,sink and toilet.), kitchen/laundry room , storage and living room.

I am a total noob and have been using Edde Case Basement University(https://eddie-case.mykajabi.com/store/ZNDvAVqL). so far he has been helpful.

Here are some problems I am having so far.

I am having a problem creating a floor plan. I have Been using this website for help House Plans Helper: Home Design Help for Everyone!.

Eddie Case training are based in PA and I am located in NYC somethings are not doable here in NYC.

I am looking for design help(interior, floor plan). Open Modern Minimalist basement design.

NYC basement regulations and any information or directions to additional websites for more information.

Also, i am using chief Architect to design. my SF isn't accurate because the old living space in the basement is still there. Haven't broken down the basement yet.

I am willing to document the whole project.
This is a rough draft of my current basement before demolition.




Measurements are little off but that is pretty much the layout.

Any information would be great. If i can i want to do all the work by myself. I am really looking forward to this project.

Thanks in advance.

Move


I would move all utility rooms together. Move the boiler and hot water tank down to where the electric panel is. Eliminate the living room and place all 3 bedrooms in a row to the right.

Place sliding doors and relocate the closet to the left of the hallway if u have space.

Make an L shaped kitchen on the back wall (to the bottom right of the photo. Place the living room where the 3rd bedroom is.

Now u have the living room opened to the kitchen with direct access to the backyard. People won't have to pass the bedrooms to get to the living room. It will have a more open feel

If possible, use a door to the backyard with glass insert. Natural light makes every room feel more spacious. In the spring plant flowers and get a patio breakfast set. Your guest can eat outside and feel like they are at an outdoor bistro.

Plant tomatoes, thymes and peppers so your guest can enjoy. It's the details that will make you the star of air bnb

[Kefir King]

Too much wasted space called "Hallway."

[roseba]

I don't know if you plan to have so many rooms in the new layout. However, having rooms are both sides is a waste of space because as Kefir King said, "too much hallway."

Try to pick one end of the space where it can be open. Also try to consodilate "rooms" on one side, not both sides so that the open space is larger. Rectangular is OK so long as it isn't long narrow but closer to square. It gives you more flexibility, IMHO.

[DennisBrown]

Originally Posted by LOVEROFNYC

Move


I would move all utility rooms together. Move the boiler and hot water tank down to where the electric panel is. Eliminate the living room and place all 3 bedrooms in a row to the right.

Place sliding doors and relocate the closet to the left of the hallway if u have space.

Make an L shaped kitchen on the back wall (to the bottom right of the photo. Place the living room where the 3rd bedroom is.

Now u have the living room opened to the kitchen with direct access to the backyard. People won't have to pass the bedrooms to get to the living room. It will have a more open feel

If possible, use a door to the backyard with glass insert. Natural light makes every room feel more spacious. In the spring plant flowers and get a patio breakfast set. Your guest can eat outside and feel like they are at an outdoor bistro.

Plant tomatoes, thymes and peppers so your guest can enjoy. It's the details that will make you the star of air bnb

Thank you so much. This was a rough draft of how the basement looks now. i will have more space once i gut out the basement. the stairs will be gone. Also the electric penal are next to the windows, so i don't think moving the boiler room is ideal. As stated before this was a rough daft and i was new to the program. i will do a more accurate drawing in the coming days.

But thank you for you design. you seem really informed. Once i update the design i will contact you.

Thanks.

[DennisBrown]

Originally Posted by BlakeJones

you should really hire an architect. You will need to line up your plumbing supply and drain lines, be mindful of load bearing walls, and properly route all your electrical and gas lines.

A certified plumber and electrician will be present. if i can't do a design i will hire an architect. This will just be a learning experience.

Thanks