MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Proposed Sale of City-Owned Properties on Baltimore Avenue

Original title: April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5123, 5125, 5127 and 5129 Baltimore Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

April 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution initiates the legal process for the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of four specific parcels in the 3rd to new owners, following the procedures outlined in the Philadelphia Code.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Residents of the 3rd Councilmanic District

The resolution concerns the future ownership and potential development of four properties located within their district.

Philadelphia Land Bank

The agency is granted the legal authority to proceed with the sale of the specified properties.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has submitted a resolution to City Council requesting authorization for the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell four city-owned properties located at 5123, 5125, 5127, and 5129 Baltimore Avenue.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of four properties: 5123, 5125, 5127, and 5129 Baltimore Avenue.
The properties are located within the 3rd Councilmanic District.
The disposal must be conducted in accordance with Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
The resolution was formally transmitted by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on April 16, 2026.
The file is tracked under number 260368 and was introduced to City Council on April 23, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In this context, '' refers to the legal process of selling or transferring ownership of city-owned land to another party.

Will these properties be sold to the public?

The resolution authorizes the Land Bank to initiate the disposal process, but it does not specify the identity of the buyer or the intended future use of the land.

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Connected Entities

personCherelle L. Parker“Mayor of Philadelphia who transmitted the resolution.”Map →

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

location5123, 5125, 5127 and 5129 Baltimore Avenue“The specific properties subject to the proposed disposal.”Map →

organizationCity Council of Philadelphia“The legislative body considering the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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