By January 1, 2023, Airbnb and all other short term rental sites will require all Philadelphia hosts to comply with new legislation or their listings will be removed from the platforms. This “crack-down” was set to start in July of 2022, but has since been postponed. An average rental license will no longer be enough to support a listing on a short-term hosting platform. Short-term...
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Last week, I received phone calls from two clients, both of them in a panic. You see, in the last 7 years I had both assisted them with obtaining a lease and also assisted them with receiving zoning approvals for their spaces in Viking Mill in Kensington, a near 70,000 square foot building located at 2019-2053 E. Boston Street. I do not think it is...
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One topic I get at least one call about per week is the accessory dwelling unit. While it’s a cool idea and awesome when it works, it’s a rare circumstance when it does, and they are not the backdoor to getting that duplex that you’ve been desperately searching for. Accessory Dwelling Units, or “ADU”s in zoning nerd speak, historically called granny flats or backyard cottages, are...
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With all City Departments currently shut down because of the Pandemic, it can be frustrating and confusing with how to move forward with your project and get your permits filed. It just so happens that the City of Philadelphia rolled out a new online permit submission system called eCLIPSE about a week ago. However, if you aren’t up-to-speed with using eCLIPSE, this can set your permit...
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Philadelphia Zoning has been guiding clients and projects through the Special Inspections Program required as per the Building Code. Sometimes there is pushback, confusion, and questions regarding this program and how it affects a project, or wy and when it is needed. What is the Philadelphia Special Inspections Program? The special Inspections Program is a program designed to promote quality assurance in construction projects. It is designed...
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Here are some of our tips for a smoothER* permit submission process. No guarantees when dealing with the city of Philadelphia, but these few conscious adjustments can go a LONG way. ESPECIALLY getting a proof of application and application number from your GC or whomever is applying on your behalf. ...
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