Striking a balance between preserving the architectural heritage of these structures and creating modern, livable apartments is vital to the success of such initiatives.As we delve deeper into this transformational phase, it becomes crucial for city officials and developers alike to collaborate effectively and navigate potential roadblocks.

Steve Salveson, RIPNY (expediter)  Patrick Hammond / Hammond Architecture (architect/also has expediter)  Sorry I can't post the contact info in the forum per BP rules.

Designer(architectural) CAD I believe is what you're looking for.

We did eventually get the plans.https://os.dc.gov/service/building-permits-and-architectural...

I have friends in architecture and home building who would design and construct the property at cost.

Architectural drawings.

It has the original Cedar Shake shingles with architectural shingles over top.

Older properties don't bother me, and I prefer the architectural style of pre-1950's properties. 

I know it's hot... for me the appeal is the interest from high end buyers and renters for Modern architecture in the desert, but cheaper than Palm Springs. 

There are lenders and loan products out there for this, but as the saying goes, the devil is in the details including land costs, entitlements, zoning & permitting, due diligence, financing costs, title & closing costs, architectural fees, horizontal improvements, vertical construction, construction schedule, loan draw schedule, interest reserves, market supply and demand, market rental rates, lease-up schedule and cost, carrying costs, 3+ years of detailed financial projections, takeout loan scenario, etc, Plus your experience, net worth, credit history, global financials, project team, etc.