MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Proposed Sale of City-Owned Properties on Leidy Avenue and N 42nd Street

Original title: May 14, 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 1716 N 42nd St; 4137, 4145, 4163, 4187, 4189, 4245, and 4273 Leidy Ave 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

May 28, 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 eight specific vacant or city-held lots to new owners, which will change the tax status and development potential of these sites in the 3rd .

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 land use and ownership status of eight properties in their district will change following the disposal.

Philadelphia Land Bank

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

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has submitted a resolution to City Council authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell eight specific city-owned properties located in the 3rd . The disposal of these properties must follow the established legal procedures outlined in .

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of eight specific properties.
The properties are located at 1716 N 42nd St and 4137, 4145, 4163, 4187, 4189, 4245, and 4273 Leidy Ave.
All property disposals must comply with Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
The properties are situated within the 3rd Councilmanic District.
The resolution was introduced to City Council on May 28, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In this context, '' means the Land Bank is authorized to sell or transfer ownership of the properties to other parties.

Who decides who buys these properties?

The resolution authorizes the Land Bank to conduct the disposal process in accordance with , which governs how the Land Bank manages and sells its inventory.

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

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

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

location1716 N 42nd St“Property address included in the disposal list.”Map →

location4137, 4145, 4163, 4187, 4189, 4245, and 4273 Leidy Ave“Property addresses included in the disposal list.”Map →

Sources

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