If my house has two apartments complete with kitchen, LR do I have to report the addition to the city?

Question

If my house has two apartments complete with kitchen, LR do I have to report the addition to the city?

Answer 1

There are zoning laws in each city. I would check with them first.  You don't want to be fined for not pulling the proper permits to the addition of a kitchen. Those things have to be inspected and signed off.  I'm sure your city has occupancy requirements. So better to check before you proceed further.

Answer 2

Is your area zone for two family? did you pull permits for the work?

In general if the area you live in is zone only single family then most likely you an illegal multi family if so and the city finds out you have serious issues: