I’m doing the light weight work and restoration details, structural issues and the roof are being handled through a contractor out of the construction loan.  

I'm currently a project manager in the construction business but I don't want to do this for the next 30 years.

By the way I know John is a very thorough inspector and nothing gets past him, if there is something wrong he will find it.

In many cities, I am seeing significant quantity of unit construction starting too take place and housing prices rising extensively.

Residential loans generally offer more favorable terms than commercial, that's why don't usually hear about commercial loans on 1-4 units outside of special circumstances.Consider looking into FHA 203k loans, or obtaining hard/private money for the construction then refinancing back into a traditional 30 year resi loan after stabilization.

I had inspections done by section 8 inspectors and L&I, none of them mentioned anything about this notice.

We have not started construction due to permit delays, although our architect says we are close. 

Its an embarrassment to the industry and they should be run out or fined for attempting to knowingly sell unsafe properties to unsuspecting consumers.Property inspectors are not always the best group either, but in this instance they discovered some real problems it sounds like...that's what they are paid to do...It's always best to do things right...it's your reputation on the line. 

I'm looking for information on who owns what in a given area, and I am having trouble as the site seems poorly constructed and difficult to use.

I know with new construction costs a lot of investment groups can't not make money with low rent apartments; so a lot of apartment buildings that are being built are luxury based.