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Connecting two units in neighboring co-op buildings

Started by qwerty
almost 18 years ago
Posts: 139
Member since: Oct 2007
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Am I crazy for even thinking this? We own a pre-war co-op and the immediate neighboring unit (in a diff. pre-war building) is now for sale. Is it feasible to connect the two? Architecturally? Legally? Would the resulting 3+ bedroom/2.5 bath be worth more than the sum of its parts? ANY thoughts appreciated...
Response by lisa_asil
almost 18 years ago
Posts: 30
Member since: May 2008

The only time I have ever heard of people doing this were when they owned both properties outright. I can't imagine how you would be allowed to do this in a co-op. As always seeking a real estate lawyer and even an architect would be helpful.

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Response by malraux
almost 18 years ago
Posts: 809
Member since: Dec 2007

I just think that it's just cool as a mental exercise.....

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Response by thebelltollsforthy
almost 18 years ago
Posts: 59
Member since: May 2008

You mean, break the wall between two buildings that are not yours? Or you can buy an apartment across the street and build a bridge to connect them.
On the other hand, there's no law that says you cannot do this. So probable that's good enough for a good lawyer.

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