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Transfer of Five Philadelphia Land Bank Parcels on N. 17th Street for Affordable Rental Housing

  • When: 2025/04/24
  • Address: 1412, 1416, 1421, 1429, 1435 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: City Properties
  • Subcategory: Property Transfer
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Covered Land & Land Banking

This resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to convey five parcels located at 1412, 1416, 1421, 1429, and 1435 N. 17th Street in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code and Act 153 of 2012. The Land Bank Board determined that transferring these properties will serve the public interest by enabling the development of affordable rental housing. The resolution instructs the Land Bank to transfer title under the terms of Code sections 16-706 and 16-400. It defines the property as collectively the “Property” and states conveyance may include sale, lease, or other transfer. This disposal aligns with the Land Bank’s mission to repurpose vacant or underutilized properties for community benefit. The resolution does not specify the receiving developer or project details. Implementation depends on subsequent agreements under the Land Bank’s transfer policy. It underscores interagency coordination and compliance with state and city legislation.

Source

Ownership - Philadelphia Land Bank