2026 assessment
$480K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
3906 Spruce St
4 stories5,965 sqftRM1built 1925
Property at a glanceApartment building
Entity-held
ZIP 19104 area
University City · West Powelton
3900 block of Spruce St
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$760K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$760K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$810K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$462K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$480K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2007-07-06ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2007-07-26SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2007-07-26SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-06-15Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2024-07-10AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2025-04-22AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-04-24AFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-04-24VIOL C&I MESSAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2007-04-24CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-07-21ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-07-21EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 11A dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-07-21UNSAFE STRUCTUREA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2017-07-21CSUINITIALA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-08-16FIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2022-08-16L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2007-10-22CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-10-05CSUINITIALA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-03-29L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2012-12-18UNIVERSITY OF PENN (SAM ALSHEHABI): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2013-07-31UNIVERSITY OF PENN (SAM ALSHEHABI): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-09-14TRUSTEES UNIV OF PENNA (ATTEN: BILL TURNER): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2018-08-29Fire Escape ReportA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-01-24Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-06-15Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-07-13Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-01-24Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-03-16Fire Escape ReportA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-22Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-26Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-07-20Emergency and Standby Power Systems CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-07-26Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-01-10Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-05-31Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-06-20Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-07-24Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-08-14Emergency and Standby Power Systems CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-05-22Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-06-23Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-08-05Emergency and Standby Power Systems CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-08-12Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-02-25Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-06-19Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-06-30Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 11
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENN (SAM ALSHEHABI): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseUNIVERSITY OF PENN (SAM ALSHEHABI): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitSuppression
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseTRUSTEES UNIV OF PENNA (ATTEN: BILL TURNER): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Flags: active rental license. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$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 $479,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7735520002026 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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Stories
4
Interior
5,965 sqft
livable area
Lot
4,000 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Trs Univ Of Penn · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 108 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.4B 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.
See the whole block →Next door: 3904 Spruce St · 3908-10 Spruce St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 21, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 21, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
TRUSTEES UNIV OF PENNA (ATTEN: BILL TURNER)Active
Rental · Initial issue date Sep 14, 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
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-019740 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-30
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-019599 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-19
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-005127 · Certified
Expires 2027-02-25
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-021142 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-12
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2025-023495 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-05
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-018709 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-23
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-016724 · Certified
Expires 2026-05-22
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-004918 · Issued
Backflow replacement 1"
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2024-023637 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-14
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-021128 · Certified
Expires 2025-07-24
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2024-009047 · Expired
Backflow replacement 1"
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-020424 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-20
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-020880 · Certified
Expires 2025-05-31
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-001435 · Certified
Expires 2025-01-10
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-015549 · Certified
Expires 2024-07-26
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2023-015216 · Certified
Expires 2024-07-20
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-014287 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-26
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-014199 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-22
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-083658 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2023-006928 · Safe
Expires 2028-03-16
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-002082 · Certified
Expires 2024-01-24
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
Case CF-2022-083658 · Violation VI-2022-061401 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-083658 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-009705 · Certified
Expires 2023-07-13
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-008963 · Certified
Expires 2023-06-15
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-000895 · Certified
Expires 2023-01-24
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 595193 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2023-004724 · Safe
Expires 2023-08-29
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 877716 · COMPLETED
MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY UNSAFE VIOLATION NO. 595193 TO RE-CONSTRUCT EXISTING SIDE FIRE ESCAPE STRUCTURE FOR AN EXISTING DORMITORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO WORK TO INTERIOR OF BUILDING ON THIS PERMIT.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 595193 · Violation 4393099 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 11
Case 595193 · Violation 4393101 · Code PM15-304.1K · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case 595193 · Violation 4393100 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 595193 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventUNIVERSITY OF PENN (SAM ALSHEHABI): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 580045 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventUNIVERSITY OF PENN (SAM ALSHEHABI): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 580045 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 110345 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 88326 · COMPLETED
INSTALL WET CHEMICAL SYSTEM FOR HOOD
- PermitSuppression
Permit 88321 · COMPLETED
INSTALL WET CHEMICAL SYSTEM FOR HOOD
- PermitElectrical
Permit 87662 · COMPLETED
REPAIR ONLY: CONNECTING KITCHEN SYSTEM TO FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (NO PLANS), (NO LOAD CHANGE INVOLVE). (WEST DIST)
- ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ
Case 110345 · Violation 554308 · Code FC-904.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 110345 · Violation 554309 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 110345 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventTRUSTEES UNIV OF PENNA (ATTEN: BILL TURNER): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 215658 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
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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