Hamilton
Property Type: Existing 4-Plex + Attached Single-Family Unit
Project Overview
This project involved a unique property consisting of a 4-unit residential building attached to a single-family home, for a total of 5 units on a single lot. While the unit count was already maximized under local zoning, the layout and condition of the interior left significant untapped potential. The goal was a full gut renovation and reconfiguration of all five units to optimize layouts, improve unit flow, and increase bedroom counts—ultimately enhancing rentability and ROI.
Scope & Strategy
The interior was redesigned around the existing building envelope, window placements, and egress routes to maximize livable space while coordinating new building systems.
- Completely stripped the interior of all five units down to the framing
- Redesigned floorplans to add more functional bedrooms, larger shared spaces, and upgraded amenities
- Coordinated new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems across all units while ensuring fire separation and sound attenuation per OBC multi-unit residential standards
- Aligned room layouts with existing window placements and egress routes to minimize structural alterations while maximizing livable space
Challenges Solved
- Modernized outdated layouts for today’s rental market without increasing the unit count
- Balanced bedroom density with code compliance for light, ventilation, and exit paths
- Coordinated phasing and permit strategy to keep as much of the building operable during construction as possible
Investor Benefits
- Improved overall rental mix and rentability through larger, better-planned units
- Increased revenue per square foot without triggering rezoning or additional municipal approvals
- Delivered a revitalized, compliant multi-unit asset built for long-term tenant retention and cash flow
Current Status
Full interior redesign complete. Reviewing construction budget before submitting for Building Permits.
Multi-Unit, Renovation, Layout Optimization, Fourplex
