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3601-03 Powelton Ave

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4 stories35,600 sqftRTA1built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Drexel University

2026 assessment
$5.2M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$4.8M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $4,833,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$5.0M$10M$4.8M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  7. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  10. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  19. PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  23. PermitElectrical
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. PermitSuppression
  26. PermitMechanical
  27. PermitMajor alteration
  28. PermitElectrical
  29. PermitSuppression
  30. PermitUse
  31. AppealZoning board appeal
  32. PermitAddition
  33. PermitZoning/use
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. PermitElectrical
  36. PermitSuppression
  37. PermitMajor alteration
  38. PermitUse
  39. PermitZoning/use
  40. AppealZoning board appeal
  41. PermitElectrical
  42. PermitDemolition
  43. LicenseDREXEL UNIVERSITY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $4,833,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 881822590
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

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Property report

Not a house

Apartment building. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.

What it is
Apartment building Apts Dormitory Masonry
Owner
Drexel University Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$136 below the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Licensed units
48 active rental license
Interior area
35,600 sqft
Lot size
9,650 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1920
Zoning
RTA1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Drexel University · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 104 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.5B combined
• Tax bills mail to 3201 Arch St, Philadelphia PA, 19104
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

3600 block of Powelton Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 3605 Powelton Ave  ·  3611 Powelton Ave

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

DREXEL UNIVERSITYActive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 24, 2004 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 43 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-121479 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-008442 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-24

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-003085 · Completed

    REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-121479 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-007913 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-07

  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006112 · Deficient

  7. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-004983 · Deficient

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-121479 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  9. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-121479 · Violation VI-2025-087528 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-121479 · Violation VI-2025-087529 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-121479 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-029951 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-22

  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-010581 · Deficient

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-031116 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-31

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-022449 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS

    Case CF-2024-022449 · Violation VI-2024-018337 · Code A-202.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-022449 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-010873 · Certified

    Expires 2025-01-24

  19. PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement

    Permit GM-2023-005721 · Completed

    REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AS PER PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC APPROVAL. EXISTING OPENINGS.

  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-003995 · Certified

    Expires 2024-01-17

  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-006510 · Completed

    For brick repair and repointing to exterior walls as per approved plans.

  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-006642 · Certified

    Expires 2023-11-30

  23. PermitElectrical

    Permit 593698 · COMPLETED

    DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND LIGHTING AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND LIGHTING AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT) REPLACE OR RELOCATE FIRE ALARM DEVICES AS PER NFPA72

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 591794 · COMPLETED

    ROUGH IN MEN/LADIES POWDER ROOM WITH SINKS AND WC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLIES.ROUGH IN NEW KITCHEN SINK WASTE AND WATER TIE INTO EXISTING DRAIN LINE (COMMERCIAL) THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  25. PermitSuppression

    Permit 589433 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATING 24 SPRINKLERS ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF DU SECURITY SERVICES.

  26. PermitMechanical

    Permit 582464 · COMPLETED

    MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SYSTEM WITH NEW FURNACE AND FANS, DUCTS AS PART OF 581943 ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRIAL, PLUMBING, SPRINKLERS, SIGNS,

  27. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 581943 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS LOWER LEVEL, FIT OUT, FINISHES, PARTITIONS, BATHROOMS, ACCESSIBLE UPGRADES, INCLUDES MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS/INSTALLATIONS TO EXISTING SYSTEM WITH NEW FURNACE AND FANS, DUCTS SEE 582464. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, SPRINKLERS, SIGNS,

  28. PermitElectrical

    Permit 460063 · COMPLETED

    ADD 14 SPRINKLER POINTS TO THE EXISTING APPROVED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TO MONITOR THE NEWLY INSTALLED SPRINKLER SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PER 2008 NEC &NFPA 72 (COMMERCIAL)

  29. PermitSuppression

    Permit 429602 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW NFPA 13 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TOTAL OF 420 SPRINKLERS FROM BASEMENT TO ATTIC AS PER PLANS.

  30. PermitUse

    Permit 315920 · COMPLETED

    BASEMENT USE AS MEETING ROOM. NO SIGNS

  31. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 14357 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 315920 · PERMIT FOR MEETING ROOM FOR SECURITY PERSONAL IN BASEMENT SPACE NUMBER "A" OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA.

  32. PermitAddition

    Permit 236407 · COMPLETED

    THE WORK INVOLVES THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIX ECTERIOR BALCONIES THAT ARE DETERIORATING DUE TO AGE.

  33. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 245598 · COMPLETED

    THE WORK INVOLVES THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIX ECTERIOR BALCONIES THAT ARE DETERIORATING DUE TO AGE ANF ONE (1) EXISTING EXTERIOR STEEL INCLINE ROOF ACCESS LADDER FROM THE WEST FACADE (FACING ALLEY) AND REPLACING THEM WITH SIX (6) NEW STEEL EGRESS BALCONIES AND ONE (1) NEW STEEL INCLINE ROOF ACCESS LADDER OF SIMILAR SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS TO THE EXISTING.

  34. PermitElectrical

    Permit 203024 · COMPLETED

    MAKING ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR MODIFICATIONS MADE IN THE BASEMENT AS PER NFPA-72 (WEST DISTRICT)

  35. PermitElectrical

    Permit 198223 · COMPLETED

    SUPPLY AND INSTALL WIRING AND LIGHT FIXTURES, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, INSTALL NEW 200 AMP, 42 CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL PANEL, WIRE NEW HEATERS AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, INSTALL PHONE LINES, AS PER 2005 NEC. FIRE ALARM TO BE DONE BY OTHERS (WEST DIST)

  36. PermitSuppression

    Permit 197435 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL SPRINKLER HEADS

  37. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 192919 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS TO BUILDING ENTRANCE AND BASEMENT TO CREATE OFFICES.

  38. PermitUse

    Permit 173033 · COMPLETED

    LOWER UNOCCUPIED PORTION TO BE ZONED COMMERCIAL.

  39. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 191868 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF ONE ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN 2'X2'4' PER PROVISO

  40. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 7150 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 173033 · PERMIT FOR REAL ESTATE /MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR UNIVERSITY OWNED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ADJACENT TO DREXEL'S CAMPUS - SPACE B, WITH EXISTING HAIR SALON - SPACE A IN THE BASEMENT IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING 48 APARTMENTS AS PREVIOUSLY A

  41. PermitElectrical

    Permit 188538 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 800A 3-PHASE 4 WIRE 120/208V SERVICE.

  42. PermitDemolition

    Permit 160439 · COMPLETED

    ABANDON-IN-PLACE ONE (1) 2500 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AS WELL AS ALL APPURTENANCE, LOCATED WITHIN THE BUILDING.

  43. License issue eventDREXEL UNIVERSITY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 221716 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 5:42 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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