Vacant property recovery at 5484 Penn Street
Summary
Two resolutions come next week for vacant properties — the former John Snow property (torn down with a CDBG grant the buyer must repay) and a vacant house behind 220 Pinch Time — under the county's vacant property recovery program.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The buyer of the John Snow property must pay off the county demolition grant.
Neighboring property owners who get blighted lots back into use.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Borough Council (Regular) - Apr 21, 2026
Council approved Gabe Antkowski's acquisition of a vacant borough property at 5484 Penn Street through the Vacant Property Recovery Program, putting an unused lot back into private hands.
Borough Council (Regular) - Feb 17, 2026
Two borough-owned vacant lots — on Chestnut Street and Pinchtown Road — were approved for sale to residents under the Vacant Property Recovery Program, returning vacant parcels to productive use.
Borough Council - Feb 10, 2026
Two resolutions come next week for vacant properties — the former John Snow property (torn down with a CDBG grant the buyer must repay) and a vacant house behind 220 Pinch Time — under the county's vacant property recovery program.
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