Philadelphia Housing Authority owns about 1,300 vacant lots and nearly 300 structures that the city’s Office of Property Assessment has classified as uninhabitable or heavily damaged.
Vacant Lots and Damaged Structures
The authority’s portfolio includes these empty parcels and severely compromised buildings, according to recent data released by the Office of Property Assessment.
Condition Codes Explained
The Office of Property Assessment uses a seven‑point scale to rate property conditions. The codes are:
- 1: New construction
- 2: Updated property
- 3: Above average
- 4: Average
- 5: Below average
- 6: Substantial damage
- 7: Uninhabitable
Source and Publication
These figures were reported by NBC10 Investigators and were published and updated three hours ago.
Key Takeaways
- Philadelphia Housing Authority owns 1,300 vacant lots.
- Nearly 300 structures are deemed uninhabitable or heavily damaged.
- Condition codes range from 1 (new construction) to 7 (uninhabitable).
The data underscores the significant number of vacant and damaged properties under the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s stewardship, reflecting challenges in maintaining and rehabilitating the city’s housing stock.
