Large twins, porch-front rows and apartments around 52nd Street
The blocks around the 52nd Street corridor and Market Street are full of porch-front rowhomes and large brick twins, many built in the early twentieth century. A good number have been divided into apartments over the years, so one building may hold several households sharing a front door and a stairwell. That matters when a scene needs cleaning. Shared hallways, stair treads and entry doors may need work too, and tenants who were not involved still need to come and go.
We set up containment around the affected unit and any shared areas, put down protected walkways so residents can use the stairs, and talk with the owner about letting tenants know what is happening. Inside the unit, we pay attention to how these homes are built. Hardwood over wood subfloor, plaster on lath and deep window trim can all hold fluids. We remove only what we must and leave the rest clean and documented. Where a shared bathroom or kitchen was affected, we clean it first so the other households can use it again as soon as possible.
Cleanup calls we answer most in West Philadelphia
What happens after police release a scene in West Philadelphia
After a shooting, stabbing or assault, Philadelphia Police control the scene until investigators finish. When they release it, the property goes back to the owner or family, often with very little explanation of what comes next. We start by walking the space with you, from the front steps to the room, because traces of the event can be tracked further than people expect: porch boards, a doorway, a hallway rug.
Then the work moves in a steady order. We contain the area, remove porous items that absorbed blood, clean hard surfaces, and apply an EPA-registered disinfectant for its full dwell time. Waste goes into red bags and rigid boxes and travels to a permitted facility under Pennsylvania DEP rules. We keep a written and photo record you can share with your insurer or with a victim services advocate helping with a VCAP claim. If you'd rather not be at the property while we work, we can hold the keys and update you by phone at each stage. Family members who want to be present are welcome to wait outside the containment while we clean.
Landlords, students and families between Cobbs Creek and University City
West Philadelphia holds a wide mix of residents: long-time homeowners, families renting twins near Cobbs Creek Park, and students and hospital staff living closer to University City. Landlords here often call after an accident, a medical emergency or a death in a rental unit, or after a tenant leaves a property in poor shape. Those calls can involve blood, bodily fluids, sharps, or months of trash that drew pests.
We approach each one the same way. We learn what happened, check the scope, and give the owner a clear plan before starting. For rentals, we can turn a unit around for repairs or the next lease, and we coordinate with property managers on keys and access. The Market-Frankford Line runs above Market Street here, and its stops at 46th, 52nd and 56th streets are handy landmarks when we confirm an address. Owners who live elsewhere can let us in through a property manager, and we send photos at the end so they see the finished unit without making the trip.
