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MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Proposed Property Transfer: 1718-26 N. 52nd Street

Original title: May 26, 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 Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1718-26 N. 52nd Street, located in the 4th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. 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

land useproperty transferPhiladelphia Redevelopment AuthorityPhiladelphia Land Bank

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution initiates the legal transfer of a specific city-owned property to the Land Bank, which changes the administrative oversight and potential future development path for the site located in the 4th .

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

The agency is required to execute and deliver the deed for the property.

Philadelphia Land Bank

The agency is the designated recipient of the property title.

Residents of the 4th Councilmanic District

The management and potential future use of the property in their district will shift to the Land Bank.

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 to transfer ownership of the property at 1718-26 N. 52nd Street from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This action is being taken to comply with the requirements of the .

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes the transfer of property title for 1718-26 N. 52nd Street.
  • The transfer is from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
  • The property is located within the 4th Councilmanic District of Philadelphia.
  • The transfer is conducted pursuant to the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
  • The resolution was submitted by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on May 26, 2026.
  • The file number associated with this legislative action is 260559.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is happening to the property at 1718-26 N. 52nd Street?
The city is moving the property title from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Why is this transfer happening?
The transfer is being performed to comply with the requirements set forth in the .

Why It Matters

This resolution initiates the legal transfer of a specific city-owned property to the Land Bank, which changes the administrative oversight and potential future development path for the site located in the 4th .

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Inter-agency Property Consolidation

The city is actively moving property assets from the Redevelopment Authority to the Land Bank, likely to centralize land management under the Land Bank's specific statutory authority.

Philadelphia Redevelopment AuthorityPhiladelphia Land Bank

Connected Entities

otherCommonwealth Land Bank Act“The state law governing the requirements for this transfer.”Map →
personCherelle L. Parker“Mayor of Philadelphia who submitted the resolution.”Map →
organizationPhiladelphia Land Bank“Proposed recipient of the property title.”Map →
location4th Councilmanic District“The district where the property is located.”Map →
location1718-26 N. 52nd Street“The specific property address subject to the transfer.”Map →
organizationPhiladelphia Redevelopment Authority“Current title holder of the property.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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