How to Turn a Vacant Retail Unit Into a Residential Duplex
Turning a vacant retail unit into a duplex starts with a feasibility check: confirm zoning, building codes, market demand, and utility splits, then assess retail footprint, ceiling heights, egress, and structural capacity for residential use. Design two cohesive yet private residences with separate entrances, back‑of‑house services, and acoustic/privacy measures, while preserving retail potential. Plan permits…
