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Landlord’s Leaking Roof Closes Northeast’s Last Jewish Deli

9/2/2026

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Steve Stein closed Steve Stein’s Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia.
Stein said his 83-year-old legs forced him to retire after decades running the family deli.
Lee Stein blames the landlord’s leaking roof and high rent for the shutdown, noting failed repair negotiations.
The closure leaves Northeast Philadelphia without its last Jewish deli, raising concerns about a fading Jewish presence.

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Steve Stein closed Steve Stein’s Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia.
Stein said his 83-year-old legs forced him to retire after decades running the family deli.
Lee Stein blames the landlord’s leaking roof and high rent for the shutdown, noting failed repair negotiations.
The closure leaves Northeast Philadelphia without its last Jewish deli, raising concerns about a fading Jewish presence.