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Rock Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc.

Amendment to Resolution 2019-28 (adopted May 15, 2

1 property · Rock Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc.

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. 1. On a Board agenda
    Done
    Aug 11, 2026
  2. 2. Board approval
    Done
    Sep 15, 2026
  3. 3. Council approval of the disposition
    Done
    May 2, 2019
  4. 4. Deed into the Land Bank
    Done
    May 21, 2018
  5. 5. Closing
    Done
    Nov 5, 2019

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 15, 2026IV.BApprovednot stated00

Closings

From the Land Bank's settlement records.

PurchaserClosing datePriceAppraised valueUnitsCouncil resolution
Rock Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc.Nov 5, 2019$1not on record0190334

People and organizations

From the record

Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 3 of 3 shown.

Agenda · Aug 11, 2026, item IV.B · packet p. 1 · PLB Board Package for 8.11.2026 Meeting (v1) for printing.pdf

… amendment to Resolution 2019-28, which was adopted by the Board on May 15, 2019, to change the approved use of 2751 Kensington Avenue from managed open space to mixed-use development. Rock Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc., which took title to the property from the Land Bank in November 2019, intends to construct a three-story building on 2751 and 2753 Kensington Avenue, both of which are already owned by the developer. The ground floor will contain a thrift store for clothing, furniture, and household goods, with a dedicated storage area for donation processing, generating revenue and…

Minutes · Sep 15, 2026, item IV.B · packet p. 10 · PLB Board Package for 10.13.2026 Meeting (FINAL).pdf

Agenda · Sep 15, 2026, item IV.B · packet p. 1 · PLB Board Package for 9.15.2026 Meeting (v1 for attendees).pdf

Properties (1)

AddressOPA account numberStatusDeed into the Land BankClosing dateEntered the Land Bank via
2751 KENSINGTON AVE885327660ClosedMay 21, 2018Nov 5, 2019private or other

Sources: Board minutes and packets; PHDC workbook. 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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