Category Archives: The Lichtensteins

Everything from the Thomas Buck Hosiery Factory Fire on April 9, 2012 and the aftermath

Arrest Made in Fatal Kensington Fire

Posted on October 24, 2012 by MasterBlaster

An interesting twist appeared a few days ago, covered by the Daily News and Metro.   Richard Knellinger who owns Giamari Furniture has been arrested on perjury to a grand jury last week.   The DA’s office won’t say what … Continue reading →


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Lichtenstein Update: Civil Cases Stayed and City Law Department Fucks Up

Posted on October 3, 2012 by MasterBlaster

I’ve been remiss to bring you an update on the Kensington fire. Recall back in April of this year, a massive 5 story complex the size of a city block went up in smoke.   Several months prior to that, … Continue reading →


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Welcome to Johanna Francis’ Dump – aka Yet Another Broke Brooklyn Developer with Crap Phila Properties

Posted on July 3, 2012 by MasterBlaster

Poor Queen Village can’t catch a break with the Lorenzo’s Fire, and this nasty hunk also in the neighborhood (below).   Let’s get right down to it: This piece of shit is owned by Queen’s Mews West, LP with this … Continue reading →


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Today in City Council: AVI Madness

Posted on June 14, 2012 by MasterBlaster

I couldn’t help this morning but to speak a little about AVI while testifying for Councilwoman Sanchez’s bill (120229) which beefs up the blight provisions in the Property Maintenance code.  SEIU 32BJ, the building maintenance union for the School District … Continue reading →


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Lichensteins Fail to Respond to Deadbeat Lawsuit – They Lose by Default

Posted on June 12, 2012 by MasterBlaster

The case Fellheimer & Eichen filed against Michael Lichtenstein has come to a rapid end. In case you forgot, this was over legal bills that Lichtenstein (underneath 728 Market St, LP) rang up and then failed to pay. F&E represented … Continue reading →


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Inept Asses

Posted on June 1, 2012 by MasterBlaster

Looks like Local 22 is turning up the heat on the Nutter Administration over the handling of the Buck fire. (NBC10)


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Firefighters Union to Blast PFD Commissioner, Nutter Administration

Posted on May 23, 2012 by MasterBlaster

While the public has been patiently waiting for the fire investigation report for the Thomas Buck Hosiery factory inferno that killed Cpt. Neary and Lt. Sweeny, the local firefighters union will hold a press conference castigating the Administration on numerous … Continue reading →


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Lichtensteins Up Shit Creek Without A Paddle As They Stop Sheriff Sale

Posted on May 18, 2012 by MasterBlaster

On a routine scan of the Lichtenstein case, PDQ came across this:


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Quaker City Dye Works – Back to Life?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by MasterBlaster

Now for some happy(?) news.  NakedPhilly.com reports that the Quaker City Dye Works may be coming back to life as a mixed-used development, including a whole lotta lofts. This couldn’t come at a better time given this morning’s article covering … Continue reading →


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Evening Muse: WHYY’s Dave Davies on the Buck Fire

Posted on May 8, 2012 by MasterBlaster

Tonight, Dave Davies’ comments on the Buck fire. My only retort:  It’s pretty clear on the ground with a destroyed city block littered with a mountain of bricks and rubble: Kensington would have been much better off had the Sheriff’s … Continue reading →


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Chicago Tribute Picks up the Lichtenstein Shore House

Posted on May 7, 2012 by MasterBlaster

Owner of factory in deadly Philly collapse has water problems in A.C. – chicagotribune.com. I wonder: do the Lichtensteins have a dilapidated yacht in Boca Raton?  Perhaps a run-down vacation bungalow in Tuscany?


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