Rufus F. Lovera and Elba I. Lovera
Side/rear yard conveyance of 532 W. Dauphin St to
1 property
What is missing from the record
Every step has a date on record. Nothing is missing from the records we hold.
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. On a Board agendaDoneSep 10, 2024
- 2. Board approvalDoneSep 10, 2024
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionDoneOct 24, 2024
- 4. Deed into the Land BankDoneMar 24, 2016
- 5. ClosingDoneJun 6, 2025
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.
| Date | Agenda item | Outcome | Vote as recorded | Public speakers | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2024 | VI.C | Approved | unanimous | 2 | 1 |
Closings
From the Land Bank's settlement records.
| Purchaser | Closing date | Price | Appraised value | Units | Council resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus F. & Elba I. Lovera | Jun 6, 2025 | $1 | $50,000 | 0 | 240944 |
Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 269.
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: 2 public speakers and 1 letters, with 1 statements of support and 1 of opposition.
| Named commenters (2 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Bo James McCain | oppose | Zulu Nation CDC |
| Rufus Lovera | support |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 9 shown.
… to these minutes as Exhibit J). C. Side/Rear Yards Mr. Rodriguez requested that the Board authorize the conveyance of 532 W. Dauphin Street in the 7th Council District to the adjacent owners, Rufus F. Lovera and Elba I. Lovera, to be used as a side or rear yard. The applicant is compliant and in good standing with the City of Philadelphia. The property will be subject to a 30-year mortgage and use restrictions as a side or rear yard. Chair Wetzel called for questions or comments from the Board. There were none. Chair Wetzel called for comments received prior to the Board meeting. Ms. Imredy…
Minutes · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.C · packet p. 12 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
MS. GREENBERG: So moved. MR. JEREMIAH: Second.
Motion · Jenny Greenberg · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.C · packet p. 32 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
He objects to the conveyance of public land for private ownership and
Statement · Bo James McCain (email read by Saah), Zulu Nation CDC · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.C · packet p. 30 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
… is really no action item for this Board to consider on the previous disposition from VPRC.
Statement · Angel Rodriguez, Land Bank · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.C · packet p. 30 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
The property will be subject to a 30-year mortgage and permanently deed restricted
Statement · Angel Rodriguez, Land Bank · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.C · packet p. 30 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
I just wanted to make sure a structure wasn't actually built without permits.
Statement · Andrew Goodman, Board · Sep 10, 2024, item VI.C · packet p. 31 · PLB Board Package for 10.8.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
Properties (1)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 532 W DAUPHIN ST | 191414511 | Closed | Mar 24, 2016 | Jun 6, 2025 | RDA |
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.