Mother/Daughter purchase on Long Island

[David Saget]

Hey People,

I came across a high Ranch in Long Island NY which seems like a good deal for the area, my only concern is what it would cost to get the bottom floor permitted as a rental or mother/daughter. Does anyone have any idea or dealt with doing so in Long Island NY?

Thanks

[Frank Chin]

Originally posted by @David Saget:

ok, I was look at property in the town of Brookhaven.

The best way, the cheapest way is to contact, or better yet, visit the planning department of the town, which handles zoning to find out what's involved. See Brookhaven planning: Brookhaven planning 

My wife used to work in planning for Central Islip, and this is what they handle. Once you own the property and plan to occupy it, make renovations, you can hire an architect who works the area, also does expediting to do a walk through. The walk through runs about $150, which is what it cost me in East Meadow, and would be applied to expeditor fees if you hire him do the paperwork, plans, and more than likely, prepare for public hearings when variances are applied for.