But it didn't have an elevation certificate and is raised about 2' off the ground. 

I think the privacy from the road due to the elevation could be a draw for certain tenants.

It is a doorman, elevator building with laundry and small gym. 

Hi Everyone, Does anyone have experience with getting private flood insurance re-quoted once you have an elevation certificate performed on the property?

I believe this has somewhat elevated the property values within the city.

A three story apartment with 12 units, one stairwell and surface parking is probably the cheapest apartment product you can build and you can hit densities of 50 DU/AC with it if you have the right set backs and very little parking.When you step up to four stories you need an elevator are often (but not always) stepping up to tuck under or garage parking.So I don't see the upside.

My primary audience in electrical contractors (I work for an electrical wholesale supply in San Diego county) but I would like to be able to give any business owner or individual an elevator pitch of how they can make a charitable donation benefit them.

Before that I worked for my family in the elevator business.

Larry, all I can say is that if you go down the variance path, you will likely have a reasonable amount of professional fees that you will have to pay (survey, elevations, application fees, etc.). 

Find out if the home needs to be raised, and see if they have elevation certificates to help quote flood insurance!