[Dilbert San Diego]

I’ve heard that a lot of abandoned office buildings could be turned into condos.

But then some say the retrofitting of plumbing and electrical to turn offices into condos is too costly, and not too many buildings will be converted. So we’ll see.

[moviefan8]

I would think it would be too costly to convert into condos unless people are open to communal bathrooms. All you need to do then is put up walls.

[T.B. Yoits]

I’ve heard that a lot of abandoned office buildings could be turned into condos. But then some say the retrofitting of plumbing and electrical to turn offices into condos is too costly, and not too many buildings will be converted.

Office buildings are not designed to handle the electrical load of households: Washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves draw far more electricity than a typical office.

Plumbing is another issue. Baths, showers, laundry, and toilet use in a home also far exceeds the water use in an office.

Most office workers use the elevators once a day, or twice if they leave for lunch or meetings, and you can pack travelers in to handbag or briefcase distance. Condo owners, especially with children and/or pets would use the elevators far more frequently and often take larger personal items with them.