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01.22.12

Ben Avon is considering offering a tax abatement to anyone who would like to buy certain property on Park Avenue, with the stipulation that the existing structures would be torn down and that any rebuilding would be done according to the borough's code.

The property currently consists of five buildings containing 19 units. Nearly five years ago, Jeff Garbinski bought it with the idea of renovating the property into 19 affordable housing units. However, little has been done since that time and various problems have ensued.

07.23.10

Row house relief?

Residents of Ben Avon might have a glimmer of hope regarding the row houses on Park Avenue that have been deteriorating for the past couple of years.

In May 2007, property owner Jeff Garbinski told the borough council that he would like to renovate the five buildings containing 19 units, but little has been done since that time despite the borough's repeated requests for progress to be made.

04.23.10

Ben Avon hopes for Park Ave. progress

By LOIS THOMSON

Renovation of a set of row houses on Park Avenue continues to be a thorn in Ben Avon's side. A couple of residents at Tuesday's council meeting expressed their concern and displeasure over the fact that the area has been torn up for a long period of time, but that little actual work has been done.

Victoria Haynes said her main concern is safety.

"I see children playing on the streets and torn up sidewalks and no precautions are taken. I don't know what council can do, but I think the site should be contained and closed."

07.24.09

Ben Avon residents are concerned about Park Avenue

Residents of Ben Avon are unhappy with the condition of some row houses along Park Avenue in the borough, and approached council about the problem at Tuesday's meeting.

John Littell, who lives in Ohio Township but owns property on Park, brought to the meeting pictures he had taken and told council about some of the conditions. He said as a result of recent heavy rains, mud has been running down the hill into one of his basements. Littell also mentioned nails and glass lying around, and the danger to children in the neighborhood, among other things.