How much can it cost to do an unfinished basement finishing.?
50k for a job well done, I would think. I suppose you want to rent it out, so make sure the bathroom is full, with plumbing done right, there is a back door so you don’t burn your illegal tenant to death, good lighting, and at least 6 foot ceilings, although 8 ft is really legal. Put in a fridge that is very easy to hide should inspectors come, even better, don’t let them in in the first place. Don’t put in a gas stove, only electric as this is quickly concealable. Of course, it will never be legal, but this is New York, for God’s sake at least make him safe while he lives in a cellar, which is why you NEED carbon detectors/smoke detectors while his head is near the furnance than prisoners are. And lastly, install fire estinguishers. For all your trouble, your 50k investment will cost you 350/month, and you can rent it out for about 700. That is, unless you rent it to your sister in law, who left owning us $3150 when her rent was only $350/mo and she had use of the washer/dryer. On tha
