Update for Philly Landlords: 19115 & 19116 Breakdown, Rent Control Threat & Fee Hikes in 2025

Welcome to a new episode of The Philly Landlord Guy podcast — your reliable source for clear, practical insights into the Philadelphia rental market. In this update for May 2025, we break down everything landlords and property investors need to know: pricing trends, market shifts, scam warnings, tax increases, rebate opportunities, and the latest on statewide rent control legislation. What you'll learn from this episode:• Neighborhood deep dive: ZIP codes 19115 & 19116• May 2025 rental data: median rents, vacancy rates, days on market• How Facebook scams are hurting both landlords and renters• What’s changing July 1: Transfer tax hike & recording fee increase• Details on PGW’s EnergySense rebate program for landlords• A breakdown of the proposed rent control bill (House Bill 1250) in PA — and why you need to act   Oppose Rent Control in PennsylvaniaHouse Bill 1250 is moving through the PA Senate and threatens to introduce rent control across the state — starting with manufactured housing but opening the door to broader regulation.Take 30 seconds right now to let your State Senator know you oppose this dangerous bill. Just click the link below and follow the prompts. NARPM makes it quick and easy — your voice matters. https://narpm.quorum.us/campaign/131628/ Redfin’s latest report shows signs of the market cooling, with Philadelphia sitting right on the edge of becoming a buyer’s market. https://www.redfin.com/news/sellers-vs-buyers-price-impact/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_13760947This episode is brought to you by TrustArt Realty, your full-service property management partner in Philadelphia. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your portfolio, TrustArt helps you stay compliant, efficient, and profitable. http://www.trustartrealty.com Request a Free Rental Analysis or Management Advice – Sponsored by TrustArt Realty https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj_xLp_5pLmabX63n5UkXw_j3nxPXy55KPbStpnNKsh3KW4A/viewform [email protected] 267-929-1500Apply for our Jumpstart Northeast Philly Program — built to help new developers learn how to find, finance, fix, rent, or flip property in our neighborhoods. Apply here: https://trustartrealty.com/jumpstart-ne-philly Subscribe for weekly updates on Philly real estate, landlord laws, and rental strategies. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillylandlordguy?igsh=bGNzaDhzcmQ0cTJm&utm_source= tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phillylandlordguy?_t=ZP-8w73NmZz5Id&_r=1 X: https://x.com/phlandlordguy?s=21 facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XcWUhgxQz/?mibextid=wwXIfr linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phillylandlordguy/