To mitigate this risk you can meet with the zoning department before you buy it to confirm it is legally nonconforming but the lender could still be extra cautious.

Contact the housing department at FAMU and see if you can get on their list of off-market housing opportunities.2.

Best bet would be to call up the Zoning Department and ask. 

I finally received a demand letter from a "nonprofit attorney" representing the tenant, claiming that the tenant was living in uninhabitable conditions—typical for a non-paying tenant, I guess—and now she wants to "renegotiate" the rent and keep living in the same space.She has been filing complaints with various government departments, but all the cases were minor and have been closed.

Department of Veterans Affairs) to fully understand the implications and requirements of allowing someone to assume their VA loan.

I have heard of landlords having success marketing to traveling nurses and to State Department staff returning from posts abroad (I believe they receive a generous stipend for housing as they transition back to the U.S.).

But even if crime mapping is unavailable I would recommend calling or visiting the local police department and having a talk with them about the safety of the neighborhood/block. 

They have a huge service department in Boston and they track each and every repair on all appliance types and brands and keep it updated so you can get a real feel for the best choices.For those folks who have small STRs with limited space, the LG Washtower could be a good solution for installations where you can't vent the dryer and have a small area.It wouldn't be for a larger place like ours but for a 1 or 2 bedroom place, it could be a good solution if you don't currently have a washer/dryer.https://blog.yaleappliance.com/lg-compact-washtower-review?

Check out the following links where you can look them up - NYC's Department of Buildings ; Nassau County Consumer Affairs ; Suffolk County Consumer Affairs.

Contact the Police Department and they will likely have a form you can fill out asking for compensation from the city.