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Read. Follow. Verify.Authorization for Philadelphia Land Bank to Sell Properties on S 28th St
Record date · June 4, 2026
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What This Bill Does
City Council has approved a resolution allowing the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell specific city-owned properties located on South 28th Street and South Newkirk Street. This action follows the standard procedures outlined in the Philadelphia Code for disposing of land bank assets.
This resolution authorizes the transfer of ownership for multiple parcels of land in the 2nd , changing the status of these properties from public land bank holdings to private or alternative use.
Who It Affects
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Philadelphia Land Bank
The agency is granted the legal authority to proceed with the sale of the specified properties.
Residents of the 2nd Councilmanic District
The land use and ownership status of these specific parcels in their district will change.
Key Facts
- City Council adopted Resolution 260577 on May 28, 2026.
- The Philadelphia Land Bank is authorized to dispose of properties at 1304 S 28th St and 1310 S 28th St.
- The Philadelphia Land Bank is authorized to dispose of properties at 1314-20 S 28th St, which includes 1313-23 S Newkirk St.
- The disposal must be conducted in accordance with Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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- The properties are located within the 2nd Councilmanic District.
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Standardized Land Disposal
The resolution explicitly ties the disposal to Chapter 16-700, reinforcing the standard regulatory framework for Land Bank operations.
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