Demolition begins on Fishtown home possibly compromised by neighbor's renovations

Tuesday, March 19, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The city is demolishing a home in Fishtown where they say a common wall was compromised during renovations.

Inspectors said the home on the 2600 block of Tulip Street will be quickly demolished because it's in danger of collapsing.
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A portion of the home was brought down Monday night. More work is expected on Tuesday.

No injuries have been reported and the house is vacant.
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The house next door, however, is occupied.
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