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Board denies conversion at 323 South Webster amid condemnation and unpermitted work concerns

City of Scranton Zoning Hearing Board · November 13, 2025
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Summary

Owner Michael Blitt sought a special exception to convert a condemned house at 323 South Webster Avenue into two units. The board denied the request 5–0 after neighbors and staff raised structural and unpermitted‑work concerns and staff said the house remains condemned and will require a full third‑party inspection before approvals.

The Zoning Hearing Board denied a request to convert a condemned property at 323 South Webster Avenue into a two‑family dwelling, citing unresolved code and safety issues.

Owner Michael Blitt told the board he purchased the house in September 2024 while it was condemned, said the interior is configured as a two‑unit…

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