233_Harrison_Ave_with_Attachments_ERR.pdf

Demolition Environmental Screening Address __________________________________Scranton, Pennsylvania ZIP _______

1. Will the property be cleared and stabilized? If the demolition does not result in a new structure the vacant site must be maintained.

Yes ______________________ No ______________________

2. Will the city take ownership of this property? If a new structure is built Part 58 must be completed and must be viewed as a new project.

Yes ______________________ No ______________________

3. Is the structure located on blocks in which major streets do not create block boundaries ?

Yes_____________________ No________________________

If "no" please proceed to question 4. If "yes" please proceed to question 5.

4. Does the demolition remove more than 10% of a blocks area?

Yes ______________________ No ______________________

If "yes" a separate environmental review will be required. If "no" please proceed to #5.

5. Has the percentage of removed demolition increased to 25% of the block area?

Yes ______________________ No ______________________

6. Date of City request for Section 106 consultation with SHPO (attach copy)

Date of SHPO response (attach copy)

Did the consultation conclude in a determination of "no effect" or "no historic resources present" ?

Yes_________________________ No_____________________ If "yes" proceed to question 4. If "no" the proposed demolition must have a separate environmental review.

7. Is the structure located in the 100 year floodplain?

Yes ______________________ No ______________________

If so a separate review is required.

8. Does this structure appear on the SARA list or on EPA's quarterly CERCLIS as a problem site? If so this structure will not be demolished under this project? Please identify the effective date of the list used. 4/11/2012

Yes ______________________ No ______________________

9. Is this structure greater than 45' tall?

Yes ______________________ No ______________________

If so it shall be treated as a separate project?

10. Structures built prior to 1978 have a high probability of containing lead base paint and/or asbestos. Regardless of the age of the structure there should be a pre-demolition inspection and determination of such. The City will assure that the project will be carried out in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws regarding demolition and disposal of materials.

Prepared By:

_______________________________________ Date_________________

Preparer Signature Title Reviewed By:

______________________________________ Date__________________ OECD Reviewer Signature Title

OK to Proceed Do not proceed, separate ER required

Approved: ___________________________________ City Planner

Date: _______________________

Env.screening

231-233 Harrison Ave 18510

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Jacob Weinberg 5/15/2025

PA-SHARE Project Detail Report 2025PR01819 The informa�on contained in this report reflects the status of the project at the �me of prin�ng. It does not represent a completed project.

Project Name: Demoli�on of 231-233 Harrison Ave Project Number: 2025PR01819 Project Type: Environmental Review Project Status: Closed

Project Descrip�on: The proposed project involves the demoli�on of an exis�ng structure located at 231-233 Harrison Ave (PIN: 15754010021). The building, a two-story residen�al structure, is slated for removal due to deteriora�on of the building envelope and mortar joints in the founda�on walls, and por�ons of the structure are inadequately supported and present a safety hazard to pedestrian traffic. The property has 5 code enforcement viola�ons issued over the last 3 years, and was condemned and deemed unfit for human occupancy in June of 2022. In December of that year, the building owner filed for release from condemna�on but failed inspec�on (see a�achment labeled 'NEIC_inspec�on').

Project Created: 4/9/2025 - John Gardosik Project Last Edited: 4/24/2025 Project Closed: 4/24/2025 - Elizabeth Williams

Submi�ed from PATH: No

Project Comments:

Environmental Review

Involves Ground Disturbance: Yes 10 or More Resources in the APE:

One or More Above Ground Resources 45 Years in Age or Older:

Approximate Age of Buildings:

Present Land Use: 231-233 Harrison Ave is a 6400 sq� 4-bedroom home in the Hill Sec�on of Scranton. It has sat vacant since June of 2022.

Past Land Use: The previous land use was a residen�al structure with four units.

Project includes Construc�on: No Project includes Demoli�on: Yes Project includes Rehabilita�on: No Project includes Disposi�on: No

Opinion: No Historic Proper�es Opinion Date: 4/24/2025 Opinion Comment:

APE Loca�on Descrip�on: 231 233 Harrison Ave sits between two other abandoned proper�es, with a shared parking lot behind the building to the north and a major road/entrance to the city via the Harrison Ave Bridge, which has neighbors abu�ng the other side of the bridge. To the west of the structure stands another condemned property while on the eastern side of the property there's an addi�onal residen�al structure.

LOD Loca�on Descrip�on: The building is free standing, setback five feet from each of the adjacent buildings.

The work area will be centralized in the back of the building taking advantage of the free lot and limited traffic on Schultz Ct.

APE Acreage/LOD Acreage: 0.66/0.07 Project Address: 231 233 HARRISON AVE Scranton, PA 18510 Scranton PA 185030000

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Project Located On Federal: No Project Located On State: No Project Located On Municipal: No Project Located On Private: Yes

Agencies

Name Type Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal

Municipali�es

County Municipality Lackawanna Scranton City

Project Documents

Name Type NEIC_Inspec�on Final Report 231_Harrison_Ave_Engineer_Report Final Report

SHPO Response A�achments

Name Type Submission Number 2025PR01819.001 ER Summary Le�er Correspondence 2025PR01819.001

Contacts

Name Email Phone Jacob Weinberg jweinberg@scrantonpa.gov 5702094306

Associated Projects

Number Name Type No Records

Associated Resources

Number Name Type 2025RE02670 231-233 Harrison Ave Above Ground 2000RE00595 Hill Historic District District

Associated Surveys

Number Name Type No Records

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Reports

Number Title Date Author No Records

Success Stories

Name Type No Records

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Project Map

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Project Photos

231-233 Harrison Ave Street View

231-233 Harrison Ave Rear Street View

Submissions

2025PR01819.001 Type: Ini�al Status: Closed

Descrip�on: Ini�al Submission

Reviews:

Above Ground Review Elizabeth Williams No Above Ground Concerns Archaeology Review John Gardosik No Archaeological Concerns

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April 24, 2025

Sent Via PA-SHARE

RE: ER Project # 2025PR01819.001, Demolition of 231-233 Harrison Ave , Department of Housing and Urban Development, Scranton City, Lackawanna County

Dear Submitter, Thank you for submitting information concerning the above referenced project. The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) reviews projects in accordance with state and federal laws. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and the implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800) of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, is the primary federal legislation. The Environmental Rights amendment, Article 1, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Pennsylvania History Code, 37 Pa. Cons. Stat. Section 500 et seq. (1988) is the primary state legislation. These laws include consideration of the project’s potential effects on both historic and archaeological resources.

Above Ground Resources No Above Ground Concerns - Environmental Review - No Historic Properties - Above Ground

Based on the information received and available in our files, it is our opinion that there are no above ground historic properties (resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register) present in the project area of potential effect. Therefore, no above ground historic properties will be affected by the proposed project. Should the scope of the project change and/or new information be brought to your attention regarding historic properties located within the project area of potential effect, please reinitiate consultation with our office using PA-SHARE.

For questions concerning above ground resources, please contact Elizabeth Williams at elicarr@pa.gov.

Archaeological Resources No Archaeological Concerns - Environmental Review - No Effect - Archaeological - Demolition and No New Ground Disturbance

There is a high probability that prehistoric and/or historic archaeological resources are located in this project area. In our opinion, the proposed project should have No Effect on such resources, provided that excavation is limited to the removal of the foundation and that clean off-site fill is used. Should project plans change and/or should you be made aware of historic property concerns, please reinitiate consultation with our office using PA-

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For questions concerning archaeological resources, please contact John Gardosik at jgardosik@pa.gov.

Sincerely, Barbara Frederick Environmental Review Division Manager

ER Project # 2025PR01819.001