Aaron Moselle

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West Oak Lane renters could receive cash refunds under new class-action settlement

By: Aaron Moselle

Tenants at Bentley Manor sued Odin Properties last year, alleging the landlord illegally collected rent while the building was deemed unsafe.

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Why Philly's public housing costs an average of $315,000 per unit

By: Aaron Moselle

PHA’s $6.3 billion plan would remake its aging housing portfolio. Its per-unit estimate, which rivals the value of many Philadelphia homes, doesn’t tell the full story.

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Mayor Parker vows to help preserve hundreds of subsidized rentals in the West Philly area

By: Aaron Moselle

The announcement comes more than a year after the owner of Neighborhood Restorations told the city he planned to sell his portfolio of affordable units.

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Homebuying in the Philly area is more expensive than last year. Here’s why

By: Aaron Moselle

The news is particularly challenging for first-time homebuyers daunted by overvalued sale prices and high mortgage rates.

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North Philly development will bring 129 affordable rentals to Temple University area

By: Aaron Moselle

The six-story project represents the final phase of a yearslong effort to redevelop Norris Homes, a traditional public housing site that was demolished between 2011 and 2019.

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Philly tenant unions have grown since the pandemic. So has their political power

By: Aaron Moselle

From new protections and lawsuits to collective bargaining, organized renters are testing new ways to hold landlords accountable.

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Philly tenant unions have quadrupled since the pandemic — and their political power is growing

By: Aaron Moselle

On a humid weekday in early August, a couple dozen tenants filed through the glass front doors of a corner office building on Spring Garden Street

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Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 85 affordable homes to Strawberry Mansion

By: Aaron Moselle

The project includes a mix of rentals and homes for sale, as well as a large community park with a picnic area and stage.

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Philly apartments are shrinking. New ones will be even smaller

By: Aaron Moselle

Some renters are trading larger spaces for amenities. Others are contending with larger affordability issues amid a tight housing market.

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Philly developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here’s why

By: Aaron Moselle

The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners.