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MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Proposed Transfer of City-Owned Properties on E. Ashmead Street

Original title: April 01, 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 Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 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 9, 2026

land useproperty managementPhiladelphia Redevelopment AuthorityPhiladelphia Land Bank

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution initiates the legal process to move two specific city-owned parcels into the Philadelphia Land Bank's inventory, which is the first step toward potentially repurposing or selling these properties.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Philadelphia Land Bank

The agency will acquire legal title to the two properties.

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

The agency acts as an intermediary to receive and then transfer the property titles.

Residents of the 8th Councilmanic District

The properties in their neighborhood are being moved into the Land Bank's inventory for potential future development or disposition.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 9, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has submitted a resolution to transfer two city-owned properties at 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then transfer them to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 45 E. Ashmead Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
  • The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 75 E. Ashmead Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
  • The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is authorized to transfer the titles of both properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
  • The transfer is conducted pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code.
  • The properties are located within the 8th Councilmanic District of Philadelphia.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 9, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the properties at 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street?
They are being transferred from the City of Philadelphia to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, and subsequently to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Does this resolution sell the properties to a private owner?
No, this resolution only authorizes the transfer of ownership between city-affiliated agencies.

Why It Matters

This resolution initiates the legal process to move two specific city-owned parcels into the Philadelphia Land Bank's inventory, which is the first step toward potentially repurposing or selling these properties.

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Standard Land Bank Consolidation

The resolution follows standard procedure for consolidating city-owned vacant or underutilized land into the Land Bank for future management.

Philadelphia Land BankPhiladelphia Redevelopment Authority

Connected Entities

location75 E. Ashmead Street“Property subject to transfer”Map →
personCherelle L. Parker“Mayor of Philadelphia”Map →
organizationPhiladelphia Land Bank“Final recipient of property titles”Map →
location8th Councilmanic District“Location of the properties”Map →
location45 E. Ashmead Street“Property subject to transfer”Map →
organizationPhiladelphia Redevelopment Authority“Recipient of property deeds from the City”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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