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East 36th Street | 03 Unit Conversion + Garden Suite

Hamilton

Property Type: Existing Single-Family Bungalow

Project Overview:
This project is a full-scale transformation of a standard bungalow into a multi-unit powerhouse. The proposal includes a rear-side addition and second-storey vertical expansion to create a legal 3-unit triplex across the basement, main floor, and new upper floor.

But we didn’t stop there. To fully maximize the site, we also introduced a brand-new 2-storey garden suite at the rear of the lot—complete with ground-level parking and a self-contained residential unit above.

Scope & Strategy:

Triplex Design: Expanded the original footprint with a side/rear addition and added a second floor—all while meeting fire separation, egress, and zoning requirements.
Garden Suite: Designed a detached structure with covered parking on the main floor and a fully livable unit above, aligning with local bylaws for height, setbacks, and laneway/garden suite allowances.
Integrated all servicing, grading, and access paths to ensure functionality and compliance for four legal units on one lot.

Challenges Solved:

Coordinated complex zoning interpretation to permit both a 3-unit main building and a detached garden suite.
Managed vertical and horizontal additions while maintaining lot coverage and setback compliance.
Designed a two-story garden suite to double as functional parking and tenant housing—without exceeding height or massing limits.

Investor Benefits:

Created four income-generating units on a single R1/R2 residential lot.
Achieved maximum density and ROI through smart design, phased permitting, and full code compliance.
Elevated property valuation through legal status, multi-stream rental income, and long-term flexibility.

Current Status:
Building permit approved. Construction phase wrapping up in the next 1-2 Months!