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Authorization to Sell City-Owned Property at 5103 Chester Avenue

Original title: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5103 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Record date · April 30, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Philadelphia City Council has officially approved the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell or transfer the city-owned property located at 5103 Chester Avenue. This action follows the standard legal procedures established in the Philadelphia Code for disposing of municipal land.

Why it matters

This resolution grants the Philadelphia Land Bank the legal authority to remove 5103 Chester Avenue from city ownership, which will change the property's status and potentially its future use or development.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Philadelphia Land Bank

The agency is granted the legal authority to proceed with the disposal of the specific property.

Directly affected

Residents of the 3rd Councilmanic District

The ownership and potential future use of a property within their district will change as a result of this authorization.

Key Facts

City Council adopted File 260400 on April 23, 2026.
The Philadelphia Land Bank is authorized to dispose of the property at 5103 Chester Avenue.
The property is located within the 3rd Councilmanic District.
The disposal must be conducted in accordance with Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the Land Bank to 'dispose' of a property?

In this context, disposal means the Land Bank is authorized to sell, transfer, or otherwise convey the property to a new owner.

Who decides what happens to 5103 Chester Avenue now?

The Philadelphia Land Bank is now authorized to manage the property's transfer according to the rules set out in .

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Standardized Land Disposal

The resolution relies on established Chapter 16-700 procedures, indicating a consistent application of city land-use policy.

Philadelphia Land Bank

Connected Entities

3rd Councilmanic District, Philadelphia Land Bank, 5103 Chester Avenue

location3rd Councilmanic District“The district where the property is located.”Map →

OrganizationPhiladelphia Land Bank“The agency authorized to dispose of the property.”Map →

location5103 Chester Avenue“The specific property address subject to the resolution.”Map →

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