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The ADU dream is growing, and zoning is adapting to keep up.
Cities like Minneapolis, Minnesota, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles and San Francisco, California are addressing the housing crisis in creative ways. Often by removing restrictive zoning laws and allowing more ADUs…
Converting a garage to a music studio and adding an accessory dwelling in Berkeley
A Berkeley homeowner, asked New Avenue to remodel his existing garage into a music studio and storage area. He also wanted an ADU to use as a guest house, additional space when needed, or rental home. New Avenue’s designer created a design for both buildings and worked with the city to permit the entire project. Here’s the design.
Plans for a backyard accessory building with solar panels in San Carlos
New Avenue created a 384-square-foot accessory structure in San Carlos with an open work/entertaining area, bathroom and a utility sink. Large windows give the structure an open, fresh feel, and solar panels enhance its sustainability. Here are the plans.
Thinking about wastewater could save you thousands.
If you’re converting your garage or building an accessory dwelling on your property, you’ll need to consider sewer lines when planning your budget…
$50K to build, $150K to fix
Legalizing an un-permitted ADU isn’t easy, but can be done. We’ve helped a lot of people turn their un-permitted spaces into a legal and rentable unit…
Cost to convert a garage into an accessory dwelling unit in Berkeley, CA
A Berkeley homeowner came to New Avenue hoping to convert his garage into an ADU but wasn’t sure how much it would cost to do it right…
Permit costs to build a duplex, triplex, or ADU
Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your home? Here’s what the permits will cost (and how long they might take to receive)…
How much will my tax bill increase if I build an addition or add an ADU?
Additions, Renovations, and Accessory Dwelling Units can add a lot of value to your property and life. However, they also may impact your annual property taxes owed…
Cost of adding a basement to a new addition
A designer in our network is working with a client who is considering adding a 400-square-foot basement below a new 400-square-foot addition. They are debating whether it is worth the added cost in order to gain added usable area…
Cost to convert a garage into a studio ADU in Berkeley, CA
When a family decides to add an accessory dwelling unit, they often consider converting an existing garage into a rentable ADU. In this post we will break down the cost of converting a detached 11′ x 22′ garage into a studio apartment for our client’s mother…
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