City of Philadelphia
Department of Public Property) (Interagency transfer to Philadelphia Department of
2 properties
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.
- Deed into the Land BankNot yet on record
- ClosingNot yet on record
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 agendaDoneMar 11, 2025
- 2. Board approvalDoneMar 11, 2025
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionNot required
- 4. Deed into the Land BankNot yet on recordno date on record
- 5. ClosingNot yet on recordno date on record
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | IV.A | Approved | unanimous | 0 | 0 |
City Council
City Council resolutions that name this project's properties, from Council's Legistar records. Earlier resolutions often moved the lots into the Land Bank; they are not Council's approval of this sale (step 3 above).
| Resolution | Sponsor | Status | Introduced | Adopted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240425 | Council President Johnson | enacted | May 9, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
People and organizations
- Applicant
- City of Philadelphia
- Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
- Kenyatta Johnson (resolutions 240425)
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 4 of 4 shown.
Item IV Administrative Matters IV.A. Interagency Transfer Mr. Rodriguez asked the Board to authorize the transfer of 2444 Island Avenue and 7401 Wheeler Street to the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Property (DPP) for disposition, use and/or management by DPP, specifically for the expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail in the 2 nd Councilmanic District. Chair Wetzel called for questions from the Board. Mr. Goodman asked if the properties would have trails built on them or whether they were part of a land swap to access water. Mr. Rodriguez responded that the trail would be built on…
Minutes · Mar 11, 2025, item IV.A · packet p. 8 · PLB Board Package for 4.8.2025 Meeting (FINAL).pdf
Agenda · Mar 11, 2025, item IV.A · packet p. 1 · PLB Board Package for 3.11.2025 Board Meeting (v1r).pdf
THE CHAIRMAN: Aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it.
Motion · Rebecca Lopez-Kriss · Mar 11, 2025, item IV.A · packet p. 17 · PLB Board Package for 4.8.2025 Meeting (FINAL).pdf
MS. SAAH: No, there were no written com- ments.
Statement · Andrea Saah, Land Bank counsel · Mar 11, 2025, item IV.A · packet p. 17 · PLB Board Package for 4.8.2025 Meeting (FINAL).pdf
Properties (2)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2444 ISLAND AVE | 404118615 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 7401 WHEELER ST | 404214210 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
Sources: Board minutes and packets; Council (Legistar); Transcript. Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.