I think it is wonderful, with your advanced education, in combination with living and working in NYC in an elevated capacity in the NYC real estate market, gives you some of that "NYC chops", that should go a long way to help you branching-out, on your own.A thought for you: Do you have the possibility of renegotiating your work agreement to changing to an equity position (a "piece of the action", an "equity position" instead of a salary.)???

Wanted to develop an elevated structure, 4-5 stories, 120 units.

Including architect drawings, permits and expediter.DemolitionNew electrical service and wiring throughoutNew plumbing throughoutNew central air systems in each unit.New hardwood floorsNew windows and doorsNew roofNew kitchen and bathFix outside elevations New fences and landscapingNew 2 car garage

I don't necessarily mean a bogus elevator pitch, I just mean why that makes you marketable as a partner.

Licensing, inspections, repairs, lawn / pest / elevator / mechanical service contracts?

Verifying all past payments, elevated complains with non-availability upon your response...

You can have an elevation survey done on your property. 

Think 13,500 SF with an elevator, 4 story for an asking price of 200 K. 

.—(1) A landlord of any dwelling unit governed by this part shall not cause, directly or indirectly, the termination or interruption of any utility service furnished the tenant, including, but not limited to, water, heat, light, electricity, gas, elevator, garbage collection, or refrigeration, whether or not the utility service is under the control of, or payment is made by, the landlord.It also says tenant can sue for 3 months' rent and attorney fees, or something similar.  

Or thanks to some of the City design standards we had to incorporate to make it look good on the front elevation