To get the squirrel out and keep it out they will need a pest person to check there is no nest and animal is out and a maintenance person to seal off the entry points.

I agree with Colleen-check that it isn't the pipes, heating or an animal. 

NYC SROs are a unique animal.

Knowing that you have to factor in a PM which also dips into the cash flow.Also, keep in mind that commercial lending is a whole different animal with high-interest rates and may eat up your ROI.I like to suggest SFR's or small multi-family (especially house-hacks).

There are 2 small children living on the 3rd floor and some very animated adults.   

@Omar RuizYou're an animal man!

IF, However, they now claim "Assistance Animal", you have a much bigger problem as you cannot refuse a legitimate request for accommodation for disability.

Had a tenant die and took possession of the home… dead cats, animal feces, bags of trash….

Plus, since LIH usually requires more compliance paperwork, mgmt will be higher (most market-rate mgrs charge 8% of gross vs. 13% for LIH mgrs).This gets reflected in the pricing since LIH units are anywhere from 25% to 60% lower $/unit based on NOI of each.I'm not knocking the need for LIH at all, but it's a lot less wieldy animal to manage and profits are lower. 

I would open it up to one dog with restrictions (under 30 pounds, animal must be spayed/neutered, at least one year old, and a reference from the immediate past Landlord).I suspect you're still over-priced. 3bed/1bath with no laundry?