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Fairholt Road South | 04 Unit Conversion

Hamilton

Property Type: Existing Duplex with Garage

Project Overview:
What began as a standard duplex is now being transformed into a 4-unit legal dwelling, strategically spread across all available levels—basement, main floor, second floor, and attic. By fully utilizing the building’s vertical potential, we’ve designed a compact but efficient multi-unit property that aligns with local zoning and OBC requirements.

But the plan doesn’t stop there. With a detached garage on the lot, we’ve already scoped out its viability for a future 5th unit as a legal garden or laneway suite—paving the way for even greater density and return.

Scope & Strategy:

Reconfigured internal layout to add units on each level, including attic conversion with compliant fire separation, egress, and ceiling height.
Upgraded mechanical systems and metering strategies to accommodate four fully independent residential units.
Preserved the existing garage, pre-planning servicing and massing for a future garden suite (5th unit) without triggering immediate zoning complications.

Challenges Solved:

Integrated attic and basement units without compromising egress, structural framing, or MEP routing.
Designed for multi-phase compliance—immediate fourplex approval while laying groundwork for garage conversion later.
Balanced building code demands with existing conditions to reduce construction disruption and cost.

Investor Benefits:

Doubled the unit count (from 2 to 4) and set up the site for a future 5-unit buildout.
Achieved long-term scalability without requiring land severance or major variances.
Maximized asset yield and future-proofed the property for tenant diversification and increased NOI.

Current Status:
Fourplex design approved. Construction underway. Garage suite planned as Phase 2.