Aaron Moselle

The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners.

Some renters are trading larger spaces for amenities. Others are contending with larger affordability issues amid a tight housing market.

The project includes a mix of rentals and homes for sale, as well as a large community park with a picnic area and stage.

From new protections and lawsuits to collective bargaining, organized renters are testing new ways to hold landlords accountable.

The six-story project represents the final phase of a yearslong effort to redevelop Norris Homes, a traditional public housing site that was demolished between 2011 and 2019.

The news is particularly challenging for first-time homebuyers daunted by overvalued sale prices and high mortgage rates.

The announcement comes more than a year after the owner of Neighborhood Restorations told the city he planned to sell his portfolio of affordable units.

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.

Tenants at Bentley Manor sued Odin Properties last year, alleging the landlord illegally collected rent while the building was deemed unsafe.

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.

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.

The $34 million project will repurpose the historic property through a partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority.