Gonsosa Development, LLC
RFP North Central - N. Ringgold St. et al., Sub-Ar
19 properties · Council District 5 · Gonsosa Development, 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.
- Council approval of the dispositionNot yet on record
- Deed into the Land BankPartly done
On record for 42% of the properties; the rest are not on record yet.
- 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 agendaDoneApr 14, 2026
- 2. Board approvalDoneMay 12, 2026
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionNot yet on recordno date on record
- 4. Deed into the Land BankPartly doneDec 9, 2015 to Aug 2, 202142% of properties
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | V.A.2 | Removed from agenda | not stated | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 2026 | IV.A.1 | Approved | unanimous | 1 | 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).
People and organizations
- Applicant
- Gonsosa Development, LLC
- Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
- Darrell Clarke (resolutions 220584), Councilmember Young (resolutions 260591)
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: 1 public speakers and 0 letters, with 1 statements of support and 0 of opposition.
| Named commenters (1 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Conlan Crosley | support | 5th Council District Office, Council District 5 |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 8 shown.
Agenda · Apr 14, 2026, item V.A.2 · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package 4.14.2026 without March mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
… will not be discussed today. It will be potentially discussed at a future board meeting.
Statement · Andrea Saah, Philadelphia Land Bank · Apr 14, 2026, item V.A.2 · packet p. 100 · PLB Board Package for 5.12.2026 Meeting (complete).pdf
… Key program. Item IV Property Dispositions IV.A. Development – Affordable Housing (Requests for Proposal (RFP) 1. RFP North Central - North Ringgold Street et al - Sub-Area 2 - Gonsosa Development, LLC Mr. Romano requested the Board’s approval of Gonsosa Development, LLC as the awardee for the North Ringgold Street et al – Sub-Area RFP to develop nineteen (19) single family homes in the 5th Council District. Five (5) proposals were received, four (4) were qualified, and the applicant was the most qualified bidder for the properties. A community meeting was held on March 3, 2026; nineteen (19…
Minutes · May 12, 2026, item IV.A.1 · packet p. 8 · PLB Board Package for 7.14.2026 Meeting (Final).pdf
Agenda · May 12, 2026, item IV.A.1 · packet p. 1 · PLB Board Package for 5.12.2026 Meeting (complete).pdf
(unanimous vote). Anyone opposed? Alrighty.
Motion · Michael Johns · May 12, 2026, item IV.A.1 · packet p. 14 · PLB Board Package for 7.14.2026 Meeting (Final).pdf
©his proposal was put out as a competitive RFP with the Fifth District and has the Fifth District’s full support.
Statement · Conlan Crosley, Council District 5 · May 12, 2026, item IV.A.1 · packet p. 14 · PLB Board Package for 7.14.2026 Meeting (Final).pdf
Properties (19)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 N RINGGOLD ST | 322157901 | Board approved, not yet closed | Aug 2, 2021 | not closed | private or other |
| 1804 N RINGGOLD ST | 322158001 | Board approved, not yet closed | Aug 2, 2021 | not closed | private or other |
| 1808 N RINGGOLD ST | 322158201 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1810 N RINGGOLD ST | 322158301 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1812 N RINGGOLD ST | 322158401 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1812 N TAYLOR ST | 322167401 | Board approved, not yet closed | Dec 9, 2015 | not closed | PHDC/PHA/other public |
| 1824 N RINGGOLD ST | 322159001 | Board approved, not yet closed | Aug 2, 2021 | not closed | private or other |
| 1826 N RINGGOLD ST | 322159101 | Board approved, not yet closed | Aug 2, 2021 | not closed | private or other |
| 1828 N RINGGOLD ST | 322159201 | Board approved, not yet closed | Aug 2, 2021 | not closed | private or other |
| 1830 N RINGGOLD ST | 322159301 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1831 N RINGGOLD ST | 322154000 | Board approved, not yet closed | Dec 9, 2015 | not closed | PHDC/PHA/other public |
| 1835 N RINGGOLD ST | 322154201 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1837 N RINGGOLD ST | 322154301 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1839 N RINGGOLD ST | 322154401 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1839 N TAYLOR ST | 322164500 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 1844 N TAYLOR ST | 322169000 | Board approved, not yet closed | May 21, 2018 | not closed | private or other |
| 1850 N RINGGOLD ST | 322160301 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 2411 W MONTGOMERY AVE | 322214301 | Board approved, not yet closed | not on record | not closed | none found |
| 2427 W MONTGOMERY AVE | 322215101 | 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.