Extreme Home Makeover in NE Philly! - Page 3 - PhillyBlog

Phillycatlady · #21 (**permalink**) 03-28-2006, 12:22 AM

here's some good footage of the progress.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?se...ent&id=4027746

I live 2 minutes away from the site. I went there Sunday to see it. It has become quite a tourist attraction, there were hoards of people!

The house appears to be a 2 story typical "McMansion" but nice. It dwarfs all the other homes on the street.

drivewaymom · #22 (**permalink**) 03-28-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sam

Do these people still have to get building permits, inspections, variances, etc.? Just curious. I can see Auspitz now with his famous BS excuse...."I don't care about FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS!" Anyway I hope all is going well and I hope they give them some extra money to maintain the house after it is done.

Believe it or not they do have to have the proper zoning and permits for these jobs. And alot of donations are made to help pay off some bills these people may have or they even crush the mortgage if any is left.

theonecalleda1 · #23 (**permalink**) 03-28-2006, 10:08 PM

Paul is there

Philly schools have half days Wed-Fri this week, so we're heading there right after school.

Wanna be there when they move that bus!

MzzSpellCheck · #24 (**permalink**) 03-29-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by theonecalleda1

Paul is there

Yep, he is. I saw him on Channel 6 news yesterday accepting an award from a South Philly group that promotes helping grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

Jim's Steaks · #25 (**permalink**) 03-29-2006, 10:36 AM

Today's Daily News has a picture of the home - very well done...wish the family best of luck in their new home