2026 assessment
$8.7M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
3926-38 Chestnut St
63,654 sqftCMX4built 1966
Property at a glanceCommercial
Tr University Of Penna
2027 published assessment
$8.7M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
3900 block of Chestnut St
ZIP 19104
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton
Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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 $8,712,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$7.6M 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$7.6M 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$8.1M 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$8.1M 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$8.1M 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$8.1M 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$8.1M 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$8.7M 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$8.7M 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$8.7M 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$8.7M 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$8.7M 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 · 2010-03-12OperationsThis 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 · 2012-09-19AlterationThis 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 · 2014-10-02Major 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 · 2014-10-10SuppressionThis 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 · 2014-11-12PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2014-11-28MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-01-21ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-02-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-03-23New constructionThis 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 · 2026-06-01Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2023-05-03FACADESA 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 · 2023-05-03L&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 · 2023-07-24L&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 · 2023-10-11L&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 · 2023-12-01L&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 · 2024-03-01L&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 · 2024-04-18L&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 · 2013-03-07RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Special Permit 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 · 2020-09-09RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Special Permit 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 · 2011-05-24RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license 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 · 2022-08-20Fire 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 · 2023-08-11Fire 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 · 2024-04-04Facade 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 · 2024-05-18Emergency 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 · 2024-08-10Fire 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 · 2025-04-26Emergency 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 · 2025-08-19Fire 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 · 2026-04-18Emergency 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFacade Report
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFACADES
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Special Permit L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitNew construction
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMajor alteration
- LicenseRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Special Permit L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitAlteration
- LicenseRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued
- PermitOperations
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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 $8,712,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7736870102026 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.”
Property report
Commercial property
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Commercial
Off Bld Com No Gar Mas+Ot
Owner
Tr University Of Penna
$ / sq ft
$137
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
40th Street and vicinity
city commercial corridor
Interior area
63,654 sqft
Lot size
37,999 sqft
Built
1966
Zoning
CMX4
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Tr University Of Penna · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $20M combined
• Tax bills mail to 3451 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104
Block context
3900 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3924 Chestnut St · 3922 Chestnut St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSEActive
Annual Small Games Of Chance · Initial issue date May 24, 2011 · Filed expiration Oct 31, 2026
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 28 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2026-004173 · Completed
Install level two EV charger all work per approved plans
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2026-011036 · Certified
Expires 2027-04-18
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-022716 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-19
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2025-011986 · Certified
Expires 2026-04-26
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-022751 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-10
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2024-014609 · Certified
Expires 2025-05-18
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-039178 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationFacade Report
Certification BC-2024-010081 · Safe with Repair
Expires 2029-04-04
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-039178 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-039178 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-039178 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-018631 · Certified
Expires 2024-08-11
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-039178 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFACADES
Case CF-2023-039178 · Violation VI-2023-030047 · 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.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-039178 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-012106 · Certified
Expires 2023-08-20
- License terminal eventRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Special Permit L&I license filing marked inactive
License 823362 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 595772 · COMPLETED
SITE WORK TO INCLUDE REGRADING PARKING LOT AND ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO BUILDING ENTRANCE TO MEET ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, TO INCLUDE RESTRIPING OF TWO (2) ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 586261 · COMPLETED
INSTALL SOUND MASKING SPEAKERS,LONGEST CABLE LENGTH IS 75,TOTAL CABLES 162 CATEGORY 5E PATCH CORDS ONLY.THERE ARE 162 SPEAKERS THAT ARE CONNECTED BY THE PATCH CORDS.THERE IS NO DATA CABLING INVOLVED.ALL PATCH CABLES ARE PLENUM RATED PER 2008 NEC (COMMERCIAL)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 566743 · COMPLETED
NEW FIT UP OF OFFICE SPACE AS PER DRAWINGS SUPPLY & INSTALL LIGHTS FIXTURES, DEVICES EQUPMENT & RELATED DIST, FEEDERS & BRANCH CKTS WIRING & F/A & EXTERIOR LGTS AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72
- PermitMechanical
Permit 570261 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM THROUGHOUT AN OFFICE BUILDING AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE ALL REGISTERS/DIFFUERS, FANS, APPLIANCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL DUCTWORK.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 571650 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR PLUMBING ALTERATIONS - BASEMENT THROUGH THE 4TH FLOOR - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 (FOURTH PRINTING APRIL 2012)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 567496 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF 413 SPRINLKER HEADS
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 559774 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS. STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND INFILL SLAB REPAIRS, NEW STEEL DUNNAGE FOR FUTURE HVAC SUPPORT, ENTRY VESTIBULE, NEW WINDOWS GLAZING. INTERIOR DEMO AND ALTERATIONS FOR COMPLETE FIT OUT OF EXISTING OFFICE SPACE, NEW PARTITIONS,DOORS,CEILINGS, FINISHES, FURNISHINGS AS PER PLANS AND SCHEDULES. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS, SIGNS. NO CIVIL SITE WORK APPROVED (PWD & ZONING FOR PARKING LOT AND STORM WATER MGMT)
- License issue eventRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Special Permit L&I license filing initially issued
License 823362 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 428179 · COMPLETED
REMOVAL OF ROOFING AND REPLACE WITH NEW CARLISLE TPO ROOF. SEE ATTACHED PLAN
- License issue eventRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued
License 532520 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitOperations
Permit 20129 · COMPLETED
3/12/10-ERECTION OF (1)-ASSEMBLY USE TENT FOR ST PATRICKS DAY PARTY
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 26, 2026, 2:43 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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