Newsom's plan is lazy governing.   

What is your plan on networking in NYC?

What to do with the equity in this property will depend on what your personal finance plan says about your asset allocation. 

The cold truth is no one cares.

Speak with the director of development (they're not always titled that way, so just ask for whoever deals with area developments, new construction, rezoning, etc.) to ask if they'd be supportive of your plan.

Earning interest outside a retirement plan sucks. 

Provide them proof of your ability to find, fix, flip (or whatever strategy you plan to use), and then start with small amounts of their money.

On the other hand, self-education through books, podcasts, and free resources is cost-effective but requires discipline and a clear plan.

I don't know if you are referencing our 4.7 star rating on Google or 4.8 on BP or our 74 NPS rating over the ~1,200 loans we closed last year, but our customers are pretty clear, Loanbidz customers are very well taken care of. 

They could give you a more precise estimate and help navigate zoning regulations and permitting.Let me know if I can help or if you want to discuss your plans further.Best of luck with the project!