Tag Archives: Thomas Buck Hosiery Fire

The Buck Hosiery Factory Fire

Posted on April 9, 2013 by MasterBlaster

One year ago on this day, a massive fire swept over a block in the heart of Kensington. To some City officials, this was a tragic conglomeration of circumstances.  To me, sometimes I feel this was murder. The video doesn’t … Continue reading →


Posted in Sheriff Sales, Slumlords, Tax Deadbeats, VLCIPs | Tagged , | Comments Off

In Their Own Words: 7th District Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez

Posted on April 8, 2013 by MasterBlaster

Statement from Councilwoman Sánchez on the Need for a Comprehensive Enforcement Strategy for Vacant Property, on the Anniversary of the Tragic Buck Hosiery Fire I have the great fortune and challenge of representing a City Council district that includes Philadelphia’s … Continue reading →


Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off

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 →


Posted in Property Squatting, Public Property, Sheriff Sales, Slumlords, Tax Deadbeats, The Law, The Lichtensteins | Tagged , , | Comments Off

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 →


Posted in Property Squatting, Sheriff Sales, The Lichtensteins, VLCIPs | Tagged , | Comments Off