There is information circulating now that "the City is demanding
demolition with the live pets inside and without letting residents
retrieve their irreplaceable items...The bldg owners are trying to
fight them..."HOWEVER, I wonder if this is the building owners' latest
ploy to pass the buck, which I understand has been going back and forth
for a few weeks like this: It's L&I's decision --> It's the owners'
decision --> it's the insurance company's decision --> it's the owners'
decision --> it's L&I's decision...
AN UPDATE I can share is this: one part of "the city" which is
actively on the case here is Jannie Blackwell's office. The
Councilwoman, and also Marty Cabry from her office, were at the
demonstration on Saturday and were at the building again early this
morning. Jannie Blackwell herself signed the petition asking that
demolition be delayed. She has long been a compassionate advocate for
the displaced, so this situation is something she cares deeply about.
I was at her office early this afternoon to hand deliver our petitions
with over 250 signatures on them to Marty Cabry. He assured me that
the Councilwoman is working very hard on this. He said they are in
contact with the owners & are waiting for a judge. He said that TROs
(temporary restraining orders) are not unusual when buildings are to be
torn down.
There are also, according to Marty, several things the owners have to
do before the building can be knocked down, relating to asbestos
inspection, etc. Since those things are not yet done, there can be no
actual demo yet.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Marty said that it is helpful to have the petitions and other
communications to show that many folks are strongly concerned about
this. I hate to flood Marty's email box, but I'd suggest that we help
him, and help Councilwoman Blackwell, show that we are concerned by
emailing or faxing notes to their office.
Marty's email address is [email protected]. I've cc'd him here.
The fax number for Jannie Blackwell's office is 215-686-1933.
Please send notes thanking them for their help and telling them how
much you support getting the cats & possessions out of the building
before demolition begins. Help the Councilwoman's office to keep the
pressure on!
Thanks,
Melani
Melani Lamond, Associate Broker
Urban & Bye, Realtor
3529 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
cell phone 215-356-7266
office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113
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