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Emergency Housing Protection Act

Philadelphia City Council Passes “Emergency Housing Protection Act”

EHPA, which is expected to be signed into law by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, will extend that moratorium at least through August 31, 2020 as well...

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Community opposition real estate

Recording Studio Expands Business Operations Through Zoning Variance

Our recording studio client was desperately looking for a property to purchase in Philadelphia so it could expand its business operations. As a...

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Grant and Loan Programs

City Creates Grant and Loan Programs for Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 and Looting

Both programs are targeted at businesses in historically disadvantaged communities to help them prepare to reopen and recover financially.

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Navigating Zoning

Zoning Variance Granted for Planned Community

Our real estate developer client was under contract to purchase a portion of a property that was currently being used as a commercial building with...

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New Broker

New Broker Enters into a Commercial Lease in Graduate Hospital

Our real estate broker client recently left her position as a residential real estate agent working for another real estate broker in Center City,...

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Restaurant zoning approval

Entrepreneur Fulfills Dream of Opening Up Bagel Shop

Our restaurant operator client always had a dream of opening up a bagel shop. For years, he worked on recipes for bagels and other offerings...

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Outdoor Dining

Outdoor Dining Permitted in Philadelphia As of June 12, 2020

Restaurant and bar establishments which already have patio areas on their properties or have sidewalk café licenses are authorized to offer outdoor...

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Restaurant real estate acquisition

Restaurant Group Opens New Restaurant in Fishtown

Our restaurant operator client, who had several restaurants in the warehouse district just off of Spring Garden Street, decided to expand his...

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Philadelphia Zoning Code

Obtaining Zoning Variance to Build House with a Garage

Our real estate developer client sought to build a single-family home with a front-loading garage on a vacant lot located in the Fairmount section of...

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Legal Consultations

New State Grant Program For Small Businesses in Pennsylvania Impacted by Covid-19

These governmental programs will provide direct assistance to businesses to cover operating expenses during the shutdown and the transition to...

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