Best to check with a tax pro to ensure compliance!

I would  show you purchase strategies, real estate monetization, rent roll leveraging, portfolio margining and asset protection/deep tax deductions  

You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

The contributions are lower so it takes a while to build, but once you do, it's tax-free investing. 

Sell, get the tax savings while you can.

a lot of people will poo poo this, but I also live in a market where cash flow is low, property taxes are high and properties are expensive (which is a relative term).

Have any idea about Gift tax in NY?

My question is do I have to recapture all the depreciation for tax in 2025?

However, in California, each LLC incurs an $800 annual franchise tax plus gross receipts fees if revenue exceeds $250,000, and property insurance may cost more.

You'd need to show the income on your tax returns and/or have a lease and first month's rent/security deposit for the unit you were living in.