In less than a generation, many properties located within Philadelphia’s city limits that had been an eyesore for generations have either been renovated or demolished in place of new construction. However, not all of these property improvements have been performed willingly.
In order to facilitate the transformation of our neighborhoods, the City of Philadelphia has become even more vigilant in dealing with absentee property owners. In doing so, the city has used its full array of powers to entice these property owners to keep their properties in good repair. One of the harshest of penalties is the to unilateral demolition of substandard building structures.
