Building demolished by the city without notice

[Rajat Bhadauria]

Hi Everyone,

I am from Cincinnati. I bought a building (just a shell) in an upcoming area, where the city is running a multi-million dollar project to upgrade the neighborhood. I bought the building in Dec first week. On Jan 25th, I found that the building was demolished by the city a week back. 

Checked with the seller's agent, and she said she had called the city and there was no demo order at the time of signing the contract. And I never received any notice from the city since the time I purchased the building. My address is updated on the auditor's website, so there is no problem there.

Anyone has any idea what is going on? What are my options now? Shouldn't the city notify the new owner before demolition? I have an appointment with the lawyer but wanted to check if anyone here has any suggestions. Any help will be good.

Thanks in advance!