The City’s Controllers Office releases its latest findings after investigating Philly's Department of Licenses and Inspections' ability to meet public safety measures regarding demolition and construction standards and imminently dangerous and unsafe building structures.
It’s been 11 years since the deadly Market Street collapse when six people were killed when a building being demolished fell onto a thrift store. That incident has led to many investigations of the Department of Licenses and Inspections over the years.On Wednesday, the city reported its findings into their latest investigation. On a sunny afternoon, Iseia Williams has part of her Kensington Street blocked off to celebrate her son finishing up fifth grade.
The City’s Controllers Office conducted an investigation into the Department of Licenses and Inspections' ability to meet public safety measures regarding demolition and construction standards and imminently dangerous and unsafe building structures."There are approximately 120 imminently dangerous properties waiting for demolition or significant repairs and another 4,000 properties classified as unsafe," said Christy Brady, the Philadelphia City Controller.
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