Housing
A Camden apartment complex was threatened with condemnation 3 years ago. It has 156 new violations
A recent annual inspection found 156 violations at the All American Gardens complex that attracted inspectors from Camden city and county.
1 month ago
Listen 2:23A 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.
1 month ago
Sussex County pulls land use applications from review after Delaware adopts affordable housing law
Senate Bill 23 allows certain residential development applications to forego public hearings. Sussex County officials said they’re working to adjust approval processes.
1 month ago
Listen 1:03A 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.
2 months ago
CHOP and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia work to remove mold, dust, pests and air quality issues that can trigger asthma attacks in kids.
2 months ago
Listen 4:49A 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.
2 months ago
Listen 0:45Thousands 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.
2 months ago
Listen 1:12South Jersey woman opts for mediation in eminent domain fight over her Whitesboro property
Dawn Robinson has been fighting efforts from the city to force her to sell her 2.4-acre property in Middle Township.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57Backyard 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.
2 months ago
Listen 1:19A $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
Listen 0:56Philadelphia 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
After 2 centuries, this historic Mt. Airy home may be demolished
The city recently determined that the Leibert House is “imminently dangerous.” It’s unclear if its owners will move to repair the property.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13Philly’s next budget includes funding for proactive rental inspections, modular home factories
The $7.1 billion plan contains many of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing priorities, but none of the staffing requests made by elected officials.
3 months ago
Listen 0:50Chester County reaches ‘functional zero milestone’ for chronic homelessness. What does that mean?
A “functional zero” means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness in Chester County.
3 months ago
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