Protecting Rowhouses. Preserving Neighborhoods. Guarding Against Unsafe Construction.
In neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia, homes are being affected by nearby demolition, renovation, and construction. The Rowhouse Protection Project aims to preserve Philadelphia’s homes against damage due to adjacent or nearby construction by helping clients negotiate with neighboring construction projects, navigate the City’s complaint, zoning, and permitting process, and if necessary, to file suit to hold builders accountable.
If you believe that you are eligible for our services and would like to request legal assistance, please complete this form.
We will review each case to determine eligibility, respond to each request with the reason we are accepting the case or declining the case, and when appropriate, provide advice.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Household income must be at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income. See Income Guidelines for the Basic Systems Repair Program
- Homeowners or renters whose homes have been affected by adjacent construction. “Home” can include the backyard, roof, porches, shared party walls, sidewalk in front of the house, or easements behind the rowhouse.
- Homeowners or renters who see builders of adjacent development trespassing on their property to do construction on the adjacent development. For example, an eligible client may be someone who sees or hears builders using the constituent’s roof to install siding or stucco walls.
- Homeowners who are facing code enforcement issues (i.e., L+I violations) brought by the City in connection with a third-party development.
- Homeowners or renters who are concerned about impending development nearby that could potentially damage their homes.
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