Basement rehab permit in Providence

[Assad Oskuei]

Hey guys,

I am under contract for a Triplex in Providence (built in 1930). The basement was previously finished (without permit) and has evidence of mold so we are gutting out the dry walls. 

Does the city just not give permits to renovate the basement for rental purposes? I think we would have to add sprinkler system. Would also have to rely on street parking in front of the house. We could potentially make one of the windows bigger as egress. 

I was planning on reaching to a RE attorney but was wondering what your experience has been.