After further investigation on the county assessment website I found that the building was owned by BNY Mellon.

We're looking to get another one by the end of the year, but we don't really have a statistical manner of assessing our options. 

That proved sufficient, but I was surprised at the amount of upfront costs and small expenses that homeowners and investors face - taxes, assessments, energy bill one time charges, etc, etc.  

You should get an property condition assessment to see how much capital you need to bring it to at least warm shell, reach out to a local broker and pick their brain on the market, achievable rents, commissions, tis, and sales comps.

Discount the expected maintenance along a time line  as well as capital improvements on your rental and before tax assessments.

The tax assessment for 2014 was $186K.

If their expense is close to their income, when it comes time to redo the roof, they will hit you with an special assessment (extra payment) to fund it.

I have a background in zoning, land planning, and construction but am looking to fill in some gaps when it comes to developing and purchasing commercial properties I am currently interested in multi-family and office space but the book could be comprehensive.

We have already had 2 small special assessments that has been taken out of the small reserve, but I'm concerned on a large special assessment.  

I know of a very nice property in my area that is owned by someone who apparently has no motivation to sell, and yet this house sits vacant and abandoned, and is being assessed fees for maintenance by the City.