Will they base their calculations solely on the income from the two legal units and disregard the non-conforming basement?

2.The best way to obtain the necessary permits and ensure compliance moving forward?

The U.S.

I guess in hind sight it’s one Or the other.

Quote from @Casey Graham: @Corey Conklin thanks for the follow up on this and the confirmation it's workin. 

fixed the entire property What was the outcome?

The land has slightly increased in value (by like maybe 3-4% over 3 or so years) but the value of the structure I'm pretty sure has gone nowhere. 

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I always say: follow the El lines and it's along the Pink Line and the next west neighborhood from Pilsen.  

I plan to kindly follow up with collecting.Trust but verify - I looked it up & there was a news story about itAnyone know of any resources out the there to help him in the short term with rent?