MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Proposed Sale of City-Owned Property at 1707 Ridge 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 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th 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 1707 Ridge Avenue, a property in the 5th , to a new owner.

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 sell the specific property mentioned.

Residents of the 5th Councilmanic District

The ownership and future use of a property within their district may change as a result of this resolution.

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 the Philadelphia City Council to authorize the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell the city-owned property located at 1707 Ridge Avenue. This action follows the standard procedures outlined in the Philadelphia Code for disposing of land bank assets.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of the property at 1707 Ridge Avenue.
The property is located within the 5th Councilmanic District.
The disposal must be conducted in accordance with Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
The resolution was formally introduced to the City Council on April 23, 2026.
The document is currently categorized as 'Placed on File'.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In this context, '' means the Land Bank is authorized to sell or transfer the title of the property to another party.

Who decides who buys the property?

The resolution authorizes the Land Bank to proceed with the disposal process under Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code, which governs how the Land Bank manages and sells its inventory.

Why It Matters

This resolution initiates the legal process for the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 1707 Ridge Avenue, a property in the 5th , to a new owner.

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Standard Land Bank Procedure

The resolution follows standard municipal code requirements for property disposal, indicating no deviation from established city policy.

Philadelphia Land Bank

Connected Entities

location1707 Ridge Avenue“The specific property address subject to the resolution.”Map →

location5th Councilmanic District“The district where the property is located.”Map →

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

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

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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