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Transfer of City-Owned Properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank

Original title: Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, N. 30th Street, Parrish Street, Seybert Street, W. Stiles Street, W. Somerset Street, N. Marshall Street, N. 9th Street, N. 27th Street, N. 19th Street, N. 23rd Street, N. Bucknell Street, W. Norris Street, N. Ringgold Street, N. Etting Street, N. 16th Street, and W. Auburn Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Record date · June 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of multiple properties located in the 5th to the Philadelphia Land Bank. The transfer is conducted under the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Why it matters

This action changes the legal ownership of specific city properties, moving them to the Land Bank to facilitate future development or management of these sites.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Residents of the 5th Councilmanic District

The ownership of multiple properties in their neighborhood is being transferred to the Land Bank.

Directly affected

Philadelphia Land Bank

The agency assumes legal title and management responsibility for the listed properties.

Key Facts

  • The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is authorized to transfer property titles to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
  • The properties are located within the 5th Councilmanic District.
  • The transfer is mandated to comply with the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
  • Affected streets include N. 6th, N. 15th, N. 30th, Parrish, Seybert, W. Stiles, W. Somerset, N. Marshall, N. 9th, N. 27th, N. 19th, N. 23rd, N. Bucknell, W. Norris, N. Ringgold, N. Etting, N. 16th, and W. Auburn.
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  • The resolution was introduced on May 28, 2026.
  • The status of the resolution is ADOPTED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of transferring these properties to the Land Bank?
The resolution authorizes the transfer to satisfy requirements under the Commonwealth Land Bank Act, which typically aims to consolidate and manage vacant or underutilized land.
Does this mean these properties will be sold or developed immediately?
The document only authorizes the transfer of the s; it does not specify the immediate future use or sale status of the individual properties.

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Consolidation of Land Assets

The resolution reflects an ongoing effort to centralize property management under the Philadelphia Land Bank by moving assets from the Redevelopment Authority.

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