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Philadelphia City Council Authorizes Acquisition of Nine Properties on Cayuga Street

  • When: 2025/06/12
  • Address: 1911-1927 Cayuga Street, Philadelphia, PA
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: City Properties
  • Subcategory: Property Purchase
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Covered Land & Land Banking

The City of Philadelphia, through its Commissioner of Public Property, is authorized to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in nine properties located at 1911, 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1923, 1925, and 1927 Cayuga Street. These parcels are currently owned by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank, or the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation. The authorization permits acquisition through various means, including purchase, condemnation, deed in lieu, donation, or dedication. Additionally, the ordinance allows the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer these properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank for subsequent transfer to the City. The City Solicitor is empowered to review, negotiate, and approve all necessary instruments and documents to effectuate this acquisition. The bill, identified as Bill No. 250538, was passed by the City Council on June 12, 2025, and subsequently signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2025.

Source

Ownership - Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, Philadelphia Land Bank, or Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation