Business Security Camera Program
The SSHD District has the largest number of security cameras of any business district in the city, in large part thanks to the Commerce SafeCam Program. It has aided the Philadelphia Police on numerous occasions apprehend criminal acts from theft to vandalism and the more business that participate the more of a deterrent it has become, reducing the overall crime rate in the District. In partnership with this program, the City will reimburse business and property owners for up to 50% of the cost of installing qualifying camera systems, and the SSHD will reimburse up to 50% of the remainder, meaning you might only have to pay about 37.5% of the cost. We ask you to consider this opportunity for your own properties, take a look at the information provided, and contact us with any questions about this program.
To find out more about the Safecam Program click here.
Targeted Storefront Improvement Program
TSIP grant funding is available to assist business and property owners by providing reimbursements towards exterior building improvements, including painting, windows, doors, facade lighting, signage and awnings. If you are at all interested in participating in this program, please review the information and application by clicking here.
Contact the District office so that we can assist you with the application process or to find out whether your property qualifies you may contact Giana Lawrence at 215-683-2017 or Jonathan Snyder at 215-683-2153 or Email SIP@Phila.gov
Graffiti Removal
If you are interested in graffiti removal (stickers, paint, marker) from the front of your store, please complete this GRE-Graffiti-Removal-Release-Form and return it to either the SSHD office or to Todd Kelley, owner of Graffiti Removal Experts, at todd@graffitiremovalexperts.com.
GRE also has the ability to remove acid etching graffiti from glass and apply graffiti resistant film for an additional fee. If interested, you can reach GRE at the above email or 610-291-7436.
The Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network is also available to assist in the removal of graffiti vandalism in the SSHD. To requests graffiti removal services, you can either:
- Call 311 or Call (215) 686-0000
- Submit an online request here.
