Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a native of the city and calls South Philadelphia home.
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Why Philly’s public housing costs an average of $315,000 per unit
PHA’s $6.3 billion plan would remake its aging housing portfolio. Its per-unit estimate, which rivals the value of many Philadelphia homes, doesn’t tell the full story.
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West Oak Lane renters could receive cash refunds under new class-action settlement
Tenants at Bentley Manor sued Odin Properties last year, alleging the landlord illegally collected rent while the building was deemed unsafe.
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A corporate landlord in Philly broke the law by using rent-setting software, tenant alleges
Willow Bridge manages 244 apartments in University City and Center City. The lawsuit is believed to be the first since the city's antitrust law took effect.
2 weeks ago
Cobbs Creek movie palace may join Philadelphia’s historic register
The Ambassador Theatre in Southwest Philadelphia is one of the few remaining buildings in the city that once housed a neighborhood theater. It could now become a landmark.
3 weeks ago
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A vacant 126-year-old school in Strawberry Mansion will become senior housing
The $34 million project will repurpose the historic property through a partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
3 weeks ago
A vacant church in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion will become workforce housing
The $10 million project will reuse Cornerstone Baptist Church on North 33rd Street. The property has sat vacant for more than five years.
4 weeks ago
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Thousands of West Philly tenants remain in limbo as city considers saving 925 affordable rentals
The city missed its exclusive window to bid on the homes, opening the door to outside buyers and possible displacement.
4 weeks ago
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A rare Keith Haring mural in Point Breeze may join Philly’s historic register
The “We the Youth” artwork revives a long-running debate among preservationists over whether murals should be protected as historic landmarks.
1 month ago
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Backyard homes and basement apartments could become easier to build in Pa. Here’s why
Accessory dwelling units would help close the gap of affordable rentals, supporters say.
1 month ago
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A $425M revamp: Bartram Village in Southwest Philly will be replaced with 500+ affordable rentals
An emergency declaration cleared the way for the site’s 44 aging, vacant homes to be demolished.
2 months ago
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Philadelphia is technically a buyer’s market, but housing economists say that’s misleading
Sellers are less serious, and buyers can’t afford anything. Economists say it will likely take years for things to improve.
2 months ago
Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here’s what to know
The new valuations will be used to calculate property tax bills that will be due next March.
2 months ago