It’s an illegally converted (vacant) TRIPLEX=>DUPLEX in an RSO rent control area with no certificate of occupancy and likely some parking issues, still in need of some electrical mechanical permitting.

Most municipalities are not going to allow you to have a structure that's not on permitted sewer or septic.  

The permitting can be a nightmare, especially to get power.

Roofing, electrical work in most US towns need a permit and even inspection.

The lead inspector we used let us know the state lowered the requirements for how much is permitted in the home - meaning this is going to get more expensive and the requirements from the city could very well change.  

Also, licensing may be a concern of you're looking for someone to do work that you would require permits pulled for, etc...Consider reputation and trustworthiness on a cheap contractor as well.

This is a total gut and there are plans in place for new construction along with permits.

This is a total gut and there are plans in place for new construction along with permits.

@James HammettTry the local BBB, or city of Austin code/permit office to see if they’re still registered, if you need confirmation.  

Thats is one of the reasons i don't touch and even look at house conversion in to flats.More often than not, a lot of the work is not permitted and the owner pay for utilities.