It is actually the empty lot and both sides of the property - Market and 19th look like this. This property has changed hands a number of times but nothing has happened on it for twenty years! Obviously our tax rates on vacant land are too low.

The owners should be fined by the City until they shovel their sidewalks. It is very hazardous walking there.

ah yes, 20th + Market St - I was looking @ the location marker which is the CVS - I thought surely we could get them to shovel...

311 can you give us some info on who to talk with? Streets Dept?

found this info from the streets dept.

"To report a sidewalk that has not been cleared, residents my call the Streets Department Customer Affairs Unit at (215) 686-5560"

http://www.phila.gov/STREETS/Snow.html

giving them a call...

lots of waiting finally got through left message on automated service

-AH