32A-113 (2) MAYOR DAVID J. NARKEwiLL
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April 3, 2013
Pamela Hyjek
74 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Pamela,
Thank you for inquiring with the Mayor's Office about converting your house from a 2- family to a
Tha y your mortgage. I have inquired with the
1- family residence in order to assist you in refinancing y our home is currently classified
the
Building Inspector's Office elow she he answers why y
as a 2- family home and b
The Assessors have viewed the house several times and stated that the apartment a
a has not been
advertised for sale as a 2-family house. How stairs kitchen was removed, there is no heat
rented in quite some time, the stove in the up
upstairs and the house is no longer listed for sale.
The Building Inspector was familiar with the property
and stated that there is no way to get to
as stairway to
u stairs unit without going outside and using the uts set stairs. The
outside interior
had been added.
connect the two units has been blocked off and a s e
The
smoke detectors are on separate systems. There zoning and
d building that re
that would apply to convert from a 2- family to a 1- am ll y,
e conversion were
be much worked involved for this conversion. He b ack to a fa fytbechause of the zoning
approved it would likely not be allowed to Chang
regulations.
I
would suggest that you or your Attorney shouldc �hea
the
and to apply for a building permit
Building Inspector to clearly map
out what work would need to be done to reclassify y you and f wish you the best of luck in
for the work. I hope this information was helpful to y
refinancing your property.
Thank you,
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Lyn N. Simmons
Aide to Mayor David J. Narkewicz
cc: Cam - • • CDBG Administrator
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Joan Sarafin, City Assessor