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Presently permitted and operating as a duplex, the zoning allows from 1 to 4 residences or one commercial space with 1 or 2 residences.

There are endless uses for the large open corner space with frontage on both Bourbonnière and Laurier, very high ceilings, original terrazzo flooring, its own entrance, two large street front windows, a two-piece bathroom, a kitchenette and access to the large basement from residential loft to artist studio to any business allowed in the commercial zoning.

Presently the owners rent out the second storey two-bedroom apartment and the one-bedroom furnished apartment with loft on the back part of the main floor, keeping the large open area at the front and the basement for their own use.

With access in place to the main floor suite, the high ceiling open space is as perfect as a separate rental space as it is for an owner occupant or a tenant of the one bedroom looking to have a loft or a commercial wing to the residence.

Furthermore, an owner occupant looking for commercial/studio space can acquire this property for as low as $55,000 down, 5% on first $500,000 and 10% on the balance, without having to pay GST or PST for a commercial space and still profiting from the rental revenu of the second suite.

To use the main floor open area as a private use studio or office part of the residence, there does not have to be any changes made to the present permitted use.

To operate a business on the main floor, the business must have a minimum of 50 square meters and the second storey apartment must remain as a residential suite which in turn must have access to a 7 square meters outdoor area dedicated for its private use.

Providing the second storey with a private outdoor space could be accomplished by either building a rooftop terrace or converting the mezzanine loft of the one-bedroom suite to a covered balcony open on two sides. Design plans for a rooftop terrace were commissioned by the present owners and are available. Of course, permits would be required from the borough for a change in use and for construction, however this use falls under the present permitted uses.

The commercial space could encompass all the main floor or any area beyond the minimum 50 square meters and the rest could remain as a second residential apartment.

Furthermore, the zoning also allows from 1 to 4 residences, allowing for a single-family residence with personal studio space or converting the property to a triplex where the large open area becomes a true loft style apartment. In either case, a permit for change of use would be needed from the borough.

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Note: Although all the suggestions fall in the permitted uses of the zoning, they are not guaranteed and all changes of use must be applied for and permitted by the borough.