Here's what the US Department of Justice has to say:18.

The Sheriffs Department is 3 blocks away.

Haven't had a call on appliances.Counter tops: Formica is still looking just fine.Cabinets:  Went cheap - these are holding up OK but showing signs a wear - looking back I would bump up to middle grade here.Sink and faucet:  Had a hook in this department and went away from the depot - Middle end stainless and still working great.  

I would recommend you watch this video posted on the Ohio Department of Commerce: http://www.com.ohio.gov/real/. 

Cabinets have sales cycles too, check with the home depot kitchen department designers who can let you know if they are having a good promotion or not. 

@Austin Kuritz  Agreed with statements above, local bank and their commercial lending department is your best approach. 

That sometimes is in permits and planning department database,

I would call down to the planning and development department for your county and ask them.

I am considering on buying this property if possible and was wondering if there are any creative ways of buying such as working with the city and/or police department to somehow get a discount or some loan from the city to do repairs and revitalize the area.

You would be surprised that people actually live in Philadelphia and work in NYC.A number of years ago, I worked in Manhattan and attended the retirement party of someone who worked in a neighboring department.