MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationADOPTED

Authorization for Philadelphia Land Bank to Sell Properties on S 28th St

Original title: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1304 and 1310 S 28th St; and 1314-20 S 28th St (including 1313-23 S Newkirk St) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

June 4, 2026

land use real estate Philadelphia Land Bank property disposal

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 4, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
The properties are located within the 2nd Councilmanic District.

Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In this context, disposal refers to the legal process of selling or transferring ownership of land bank-held properties to other parties.

Who decides what happens to these properties?

The Philadelphia Land Bank manages the disposal process, but it must follow the rules set out in and requires City Council authorization.

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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.

Philadelphia Land Bank

Connected Entities

location1313-23 S Newkirk St“Property address included in the disposal authorization.”Map →

organizationPhiladelphia Land Bank“The agency authorized to dispose of the specified properties.”Map →

location1304 S 28th St“Property address included in the disposal authorization.”Map →

location1310 S 28th St“Property address included in the disposal authorization.”Map →

location1314-20 S 28th St“Property address included in the disposal authorization.”Map →

location2nd Councilmanic District“The geographic area where the properties are located.”Map →

organizationCity Council“The legislative body that adopted the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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