Authorization for Philadelphia Land Bank to Sell 28 Properties
April 30, 2026
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The Frame
The Philadelphia Land Bank is granted legal authority to transfer ownership of 28 parcels of land, which will change the status of these properties from public to private ownership.
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Philadelphia Land Bank
The agency is granted the legal authority to execute the sale of the specified properties.
Residents of the 5th Councilmanic District
The land use and ownership status of 28 properties in their district will change.
Last recorded activity April 30, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Land Bank is authorized to dispose of 28 specific properties.
- The properties are located in the 5th Councilmanic District.
- The disposal must comply with Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- The properties include addresses on N. 23rd Street, N. 24th Street, N. Bucknell Street, Judson Street, and W. Montgomery Avenue.
- The resolution is identified by File number 260407.
- The resolution was introduced on April 23, 2026.
- The resolution status is listed as ADOPTED.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Land Bank to 'dispose' of property?
Where are these properties located?
Why It Matters
The Philadelphia Land Bank is granted legal authority to transfer ownership of 28 parcels of land, which will change the status of these properties from public to private ownership.
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Bulk Property Disposal
The resolution authorizes the disposal of 28 properties in a single legislative action, suggesting a coordinated effort to clear the Land Bank's inventory in the 5th District.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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