Partly closed

Cheesecake Properties LLC

Disposition to Cheesecake Properties LLC (owner An

7 housing units sold, across 8 properties · Cheesecake Properties LLC

What is missing from the record

Steps with no date on record, or that the record shows were stopped. A step that is not on record may still have happened.

  • ClosingPartly done

    On record for 88% of the properties; the rest are not on record yet.

Where this project stands

Five steps, from the Board agenda to the closing. A disposition is the sale or transfer of a Land Bank property. The Council step is City Council's approval of the sale, which comes after the Board's approval.

  1. 1. On a Board agenda
    Done
    Sep 10, 2024
  2. 2. Board approval
    Done
    Sep 10, 2024
  3. 3. Council approval of the disposition
    Done
    Feb 6, 2025 to Apr 9, 2026
  4. 4. Deed into the Land Bank
    Done
    Dec 9, 2015 to May 10, 2017
  5. 5. Closing
    Partly done
    Jul 2, 2026
    88% of properties

Board hearings

One row for each Board hearing where this project was on the agenda. Fewer than six approving votes means no decision was reached; it is not a denial. Speakers and letters are public comments on the item.

DateAgenda itemOutcomeVote as recordedPublic speakersLetters
Sep 10, 2024VI.B.1Approvedunanimous58
Mar 10, 2026IV.A.1Approvednot stated00

Closings

From the Land Bank's settlement records.

PurchaserClosing datePriceAppraised valueUnitsCouncil resolution
Cheesecake PropertiesJul 2, 2026$700$1,010,5007241144;260269

Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 660.

People and organizations

Public comment

A position is counted only where the person stated one at a hearing or in a letter. Letters read aloud at a meeting are staff summaries, not the writer's own words. Officials and people speaking for an organization are named; residents who spoke for themselves are counted, not named.

Across all hearings: 5 public speakers and 8 letters, with 10 statements of support and 1 of opposition.

Named commenters (13 in all, residents included)Stated positionSpeaking for (organization)
Dave LangliebsupportPhiladelphia Accelerator Fund
Jihad Alisupport
Mo Rushdysupport
Albert LittlepagesupportPoint Breeze Community Development Coalition
Jordan Parisse-FerrarinisupportTrades for a Difference
Angie WilliamsonsupportJumpstart Germantown, Jumpstart Philly
Trades for a DifferencesupportTrades for a Difference
jumpstartfoodsupportJumpstart Philly, LUHV Food
Silvia LuccisupportLUHV Food
Gail MappopposeConcerned Citizens of Point Breeze

From the record

Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 19 shown.

VI.B. – Development– Affordable Housing (unsolicited) Item VI.B.1 Mr. Hestand requested the Board’s approval to convey 1212 S. 17th Street; 1317 and 1511 S. 20th Street; 1904 S. 23rd Street; 1216 S. 31st Street; 1911 Gerritt Street; and 1932 and 2044 Titan Street in the Second (2nd) Council District to Cheesecake Properties LLC. The applicant proposes to develop eight (8) single-family homeownership units. The units will each be two stories, without a PLB Board of Directors Approved Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2024 Page 4 of 64 Philadelphia Land Bank Board Meeting Package for October 8,…

Minutes · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.B.1 · packet p. 9 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf

Agenda · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.B.1 · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 9.10.2024 Board Meeting.pdf

MR. JEREMIAH: Mr. Chair, I move for the adoption. MR. BEAUVAIS: Second.

Motion · Kelvin Jeremiah · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.B.1 · packet p. 27 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf

They are helping to finance the project and that he's writing to reaffirm their support

Statement · David Langlieb (letter read by Saah), Philadelphia Accelerator Fund · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.B.1 · packet p. 24 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf

… letters of support from Jumpstart Philly and LUHV Food supporting

Statement · Jumpstart Philly / LUHV Food (letters read by Saah), Jumpstart Philly; LUHV Food · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.B.1 · packet p. 24 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf

… wants to support thig as a resident and neighbor who sees

Statement · A resident · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.B.1 · packet p. 24 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf

Properties (8)

7 closed, 1 not closed yet.

Not closed yet (1)

AddressOPA account numberStatusDeed into the Land BankClosing dateEntered the Land Bank via
1317 S 20TH ST361186410Board approved, not yet closedSep 9, 2016not closedRDA

Closed (7)

AddressOPA account numberStatusDeed into the Land BankClosing dateEntered the Land Bank via
1212 S 17TH ST365200405ClosedMay 10, 2017Jul 2, 2026RDA
1216 S 31ST ST362271605ClosedDec 29, 2016Jul 2, 2026RDA
1511 S 20TH ST363229910ClosedDec 9, 2015Jul 2, 2026PHDC/PHA/other public
1904 S 23RD ST482257100ClosedMar 24, 2016Jul 2, 2026RDA
1911 GERRITT ST363012005ClosedOct 14, 2016Jul 2, 2026RDA
1932 TITAN ST361100115ClosedDec 9, 2015Jul 2, 2026PHDC/PHA/other public
2044 TITAN ST361103115ClosedJun 11, 2016Jul 2, 2026RDA

Sources: Board minutes and packets; PHDC workbook; Transcript. Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.

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