environmental 

You would then have to get a Letter of Environmental Protection, which will lower the value of your property and raise your insurance rates.Deleading generally costs $3000-$5000 per unit.

This area of Massachusetts is also very progressive in ideology, particularly environmentally.

Also don't forget your environmental.

The only reliable way to know if your home contains asbestos is to hire an environmental consulting firm or asbestos building inspector for asbestos testing. we all know that asbestos is extremely dangerous to our health so best to consult some pros for that. 

@Michael Zack Here are the applicable lead paint laws in MA: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/environmental/l...Bottom line: You cannot refuse to rent to a family with a child under 6 years of age - even though your property has not been de-leaded.  

It would probably also be more valuable if you can find out what is legally buildable (height, footprint), what logistically works on the lot, and possibly even some ballpark quotes and contacts.

My assumption is the city assessment stating it was '2.5 stories' simply took the building footprint and multiplied by 2.5.

Even Shell reduced their personnel footprint in New Orleans.

@Coleman ClarkAs a former owner of an Environmental Abatement company (operated in California), I have a bit of background on this subject.