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It is only legal when 50% or more of the cellar is above ground. If most of the space is below ground, it is illegal and you are about to get ripped off.
I think if you start just one more thread, you'll get all the answers you're looking for.
Just one more, go ahead.
I think the OP is gong to keep asking the same questions until he/she finds someone who will give the answer he/she wants.If you ask enough people you will eventually find someone who will tell you what you want to hear no matter how illogical it might be.
You really would have to consult a lawyer to see whats's legal and whats not. I'm guessing it would depend on your area and when the house was built. For example, in my area kitchens and full bathrooms below grade are a no-no, but for some reason when my house was built, the city approved the construction of a full bathroom in my basement. The one time inspectors checked my basement, they citied me for the bathroom but the judge let me keep it because it was in the original plans of the house. Like I said, check with a lawyer before you buy anything.
I think the OP is gong to keep asking the same questions until he/she finds someone who will give the answer he/she wants.If you ask enough people you will eventually find someone who will tell you what you want to hear no matter how illogical it might be.
I find it funny how some people care to read different threads and judge the poster instead of addressing the issues mentioned in said threads.
Nobody asked you to read all my threads... but if you have time to kill, good for you! I don't have that luxury, and that's why I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to ask the two questions I had on separate threads, to increase my chances on getting AN answer, not the answer you guys seem to be imagining I want to get.
I find it funny how some people care to read different threads and judge the poster instead of addressing the issues mentioned in said threads.
Nobody asked you to read all my threads... but if you have time to kill, good for you! I don't have that luxury, and that's why I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to ask the two questions I had on separate threads, to increase my chances on getting AN answer, not the answer you guys seem to be imagining I want to get.
Have a nice read!
Unlike some others I didn't address your issues because I am not a lawyer and I don't know the answers to your specific situation.Why offer advice based on nothing or a hunch? Is that what you really want ? Because that's what you are getting .Nobody here(even a lawyer) would be able to answer your questions without the specific address,the zoning rules for that specific address,a certificate of occupancy , a recent survey of the property and a copy of all records on file with the building department.This is why people usually enter into contracts to purchase real estate "subject to" clear title, to any facts that an updated survey may show and to the seller producing a valid CO free of building violations.
If you would care to search this forum you will find dozens of threads started by new homeowners in NYC who decided to go ahead and buy properties without a valid co and who were subsequently pounced on by the DOB ,to very great aggravation and financial loss.
Get a lawyer. Seriously. Whatever these people online said isn't going to help you if their comments turned out to be wrong and if it is wrong... It's going to cost you money.
And lastly, if you are willing to take that chance. Brownstoner is better place to ask anyway.
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