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Thousands of West Philly tenants remain in limbo as city considers saving 925 affordable rentals
Thousands of West Philadelphia tenants face uncertainty as the city considers preserving 925 affordable rental units. The properties, owned by Neighborhood Restorations, are at risk of becoming market-rate housing as federal affordability restrictions expire. Developer Jim Levin seeks to sell the units to the city to maintain affordability, but no agreement has been reached.
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