Property report

3901-03 Spruce St

5 stories294,290 sqftSPINSbuilt 1970

Property at a glanceApartment building

Trustees Of The Universit

2026 assessment
$28M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$31M 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

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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $30,737,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record62 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFacade Report
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER SIZE & DISTRIBUTION
  9. L&I violationOBSTRUCTIONS
  10. L&I violationDOOR OPENING FORCE
  11. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  12. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  13. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  18. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  21. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  23. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  24. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  25. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
  26. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  27. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. CertificationFacade Report
  30. L&I violationFACADES
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (HARRISON HOUSE - CAFE PRIMA): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  33. InspectionAIU INSP
  34. InspectionAIU INSP
  35. L&I violationFAILURE TO SUBMIT FACADE REPT
  36. InspectionAIU INSP
  37. PermitElectrical
  38. PermitPlumbing
  39. PermitMajor alteration
  40. PermitSuppression
  41. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (HARRISON HOUSE - CAFE PRIMA): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  42. PermitUse
  43. PermitPlumbing
  44. InspectionBP_BLDG
  45. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  46. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  47. InspectionBP_BLDG
  48. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  49. PermitMajor alteration
  50. PermitMajor alteration
  51. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENNA TRUSTEES: High Rise L&I license filing marked inactive
  52. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENNA TRUSTEES: High Rise L&I license filing initially issued
  53. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENNA TRUSTEES: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  54. CertificationFacade Report
  55. PermitSuppression
  56. PermitElectrical
  57. PermitFast form building
  58. PermitElectrical
  59. PermitMajor alteration
  60. PermitElectrical
  61. PermitMajor alteration
  62. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENN HOUSING SERVICES (ATTN: PAUL KILBRIDE): 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 $30,737,400. 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 881822550
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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
Trustees Of The Universit Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$104 below the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Licensed units
354 active rental license
Interior area
294,290 sqft
Lot size
47,310 sqft
Stories
5
Built
1970
Zoning
SPINS

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Trustees Of The Universit · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 57 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1B combined
• Tax bills mail to 3451 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

3900 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 3905 Spruce St  ·  3907-15 Spruce St

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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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (HARRISON HOUSE - CAFE PRIMA)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 29, 2016 · Terminal license date Aug 27, 2019

Landlord and residential filings

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

UNIVERSITY OF PENN HOUSING SERVICES (ATTN: PAUL KILBRIDE)Active

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 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 62 dated rows
  1. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2026-008086 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2031-03-23

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010124 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-10

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-093886 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-093886 · FAILED

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

  5. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2025-029201 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-07

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-004466 · Issued

    FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING HVAC EQUIPMENT AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) LOUVERS, ONE (1) FAN COIL UNIT, ONE (1) CONDENSING UNIT, ONE (1) EXHAUST FAN, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEE CP-2025-000461 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-093886 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER SIZE & DISTRIBUTION

    Case CF-2025-093886 · Violation VI-2025-067220 · Code F-906.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationOBSTRUCTIONS

    Case CF-2025-093886 · Violation VI-2025-067219 · Code F-106.8 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. ViolationDOOR OPENING FORCE

    Case CF-2025-093886 · Violation VI-2025-067221 · Code F-1010.1.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-093886 · Violation VI-2025-067364 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2025-093886 · Violation VI-2025-067366 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-093886 · Violation VI-2025-067374 · 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.

  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-002314 · Issued

    Install new conduit and wiring from basement mechanical room to elevator machine room. Demo existing gear and install new according to E-100 single line diagram. Alter existing FA to accommodate new elevator equipment. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. AMENDMENT: Install fire alarm PER APPROVED DRAWINGS for elevator modernization .

  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-011667 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-12

  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-003025 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-11

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-000461 · Issued

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS ON 27TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND DOOR. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. AMENDMENT: AMENDMED PERMIT FOR THE ADDITION OF STRUCTURAL PLANS DETAILING HOIST BEAM ATTACHMENT TO STRUCTURE.

  18. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-029423 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-08

  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009878 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-05

  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-010373 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-04

  21. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-011752 · Certified

    Expires 2024-10-10

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2023-001710 · Expired

    For Prescriptive Alterations (without a change of occupancy) and repairs to the exterior facade of an existing detached high-rise structure. For use as previously approved. As per approved plans. ******No other work on this permit; no work within tenant spaces on this permit; no signs on this permit. *** AMENDMENT: TO REMOVE SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR POST-INSTALLED CONCRETE ANCHOR INSTALLATION.

  23. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-007854 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-06

  24. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-021511 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-06

  25. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies

    Permit OP-2022-000124 · Expired

    Upenn Harrison college House -20x30 Tent c#39192-As per 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code.

  26. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-004159 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-07

  27. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-004539 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-07

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-036512 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2021-003566 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2026-07-07

  30. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2021-036512 · Violation VI-2021-027428 · Code PM15-315.2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-036512 · FAILED

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

  32. License terminal eventUNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (HARRISON HOUSE - CAFE PRIMA): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 706435 · Inactive

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

  33. InvestigationAIU INSP

    Case 631024 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. InvestigationAIU INSP

    Case 631024 · FAILED

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

  35. ViolationFAILURE TO SUBMIT FACADE REPT

    Case 631024 · Violation 4698679 · Code PM-304.10/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. InvestigationAIU INSP

    Case 631024 · FAILED

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

  37. PermitElectrical

    Permit 790013 · COMPLETED

    PROVIDE 21-RECEPTACLE, 10-LIGHTING FIXTURES, 10-SWITCHES AND ASSOCIATED BRANCH CIRCUITING FROM EXISTING PANEL, CIRCUIT MAD AVAILBLE FROM DEMO OF EXISTING INSTALLATION AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT

  38. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 792501 · COMPLETED

    PLUMBING ALTERATIONS IN AN EXISTING R-2 USE - REPLACE (1) KITCHEN SINK, RE-LOCATE (1) WASHER BOX

  39. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 785071 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO DORMITORY AS PER PLAN.

  40. PermitSuppression

    Permit 787886 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE 7 EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS (COMMERCIAL)

  41. License issue eventUNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (HARRISON HOUSE - CAFE PRIMA): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 706435 · Inactive

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

  42. PermitUse

    Permit 672292 · COMPLETED

    NO CHANGES TO ALL EXISTING USES. USE REGISTRATION FOR A TAKE OUT CAFE SERVING HOT AND COLD DRINKS AND PRE PACKAGED FOODS(NO COOKING ON THE PREMISES).

  43. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 552567 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF WATER CLOSET, LAVATORY, SHOWER AND KITCHEN SINK

  44. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 445561 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  45. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 445561 · Violation 3275470 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  46. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 445561 · Violation 3275471 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  47. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 445561 · FAILED

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

  48. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 529975 · Violation 3268610 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  49. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 537769 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO DORMITORY AS PER PLAN.

  50. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 529975 · COMPLETED

    REPAIRS TO THE FACADE OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING AND INCLUDES THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF COVERED WALKWAYS/SCAFFOLDS AND AN 8'-0" FENCE PROVIDED FOR PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS.

  51. License terminal eventUNIVERSITY OF PENNA TRUSTEES: High Rise L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 565212 · Inactive

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

  52. License issue eventUNIVERSITY OF PENNA TRUSTEES: High Rise L&I license filing initially issued

    License 565212 · Inactive

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

  53. License issue eventUNIVERSITY OF PENNA TRUSTEES: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 547012 · Active

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

  54. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-009672 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2016-10-04

  55. PermitSuppression

    Permit 152667 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (73)AUTO SPRINKLERS ON THE BSMT,ODD FLOORS 1 THRU 22 AND FLRS 22,23 & 24; ROUGH-IN REQUESTED W/THIS APPLICATION

  56. PermitElectrical

    Permit 150546 · COMPLETED

    DISCONNECTION/DEMO TEMP LIGHTING POWER, (163) INTERIOR PANELS, (750) LIGHT FIXTURES, (700) SWITCHES, (1200) RECEPTACLES, (138 RANGES, (200) EXHAUST FANS, AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DIST)

  57. PermitFast form building

    Permit 152794 · COMPLETED

  58. PermitElectrical

    Permit 148341 · COMPLETED

    REMOVAL OF DOUBLE ENDED SWS GEAR/INSTALLATION OF NEW. REPLACEMENT OF PANEL FEEDERS AND INTERIORS. DISTRIBUTION TO NEW AND RELOCATED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PER NEC 2005. (INFRASTRUCTURE ONLY - NO WORK IN UNITS) (WEST DIST)

  59. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 133208 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INTERIOR REPAIRS FOR THE BASEMENT LEVEL THRU THE TWELFTH LEVEL. REPAIRS INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION AND RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING DORMITORY BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS. NO NEW PARTITIONS OR SPACE RECONFIGURATION. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPROVED PLANS.

  60. PermitElectrical

    Permit 71762 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 186 EXISTING LOAD CENTERS INTERIORS, 800 LIGHT FIXTURES, 766 SWITCHES, 700 RECEPTS, 145 RANGE OUTLETS, LOT DEMOLILTION, CONNECTIONG TO EXISTING DISTRIBUTION PANEL (TEMP LIGHT AND POWER UNIT AUGUST)

  61. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 48118 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS TO DORMITORY ROOMS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, FINISHES IN CORRIDORS IN EXISTING UNIVERSITY COMPLEX

  62. License issue eventUNIVERSITY OF PENN HOUSING SERVICES (ATTN: PAUL KILBRIDE): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 215242 · Active

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 22, 2026, 7:53 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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