2026 assessment
$296K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
3940-42 Chestnut St
1,808 sqftCMX4built 1960
Property at a glanceCommercial
Trs Univ Of Penn
2027 published assessment
$296K
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 $296,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$278K 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$278K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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$296K 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 · 2009-02-12AlterationThis 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 · 2009-10-29Fast form buildingThis 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 · 2014-11-06OperationsThis 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 · 2019-03-05ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-04-03Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-10-15Major 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 · 2019-12-23Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. 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 · 2023-07-14SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONSA 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 · 2023-07-14EQUIPMENT ROOMSA 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 · 2023-07-14SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2023-07-14FDC LOCKING CAPSA 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 · 2025-08-07SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2023-07-19L&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 · 2025-03-01L&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 · 2025-08-08L&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 · 2025-10-10L&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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-10-10Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2025-11-14L&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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-04-07Sprinkler 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 · 2022-06-04Fire 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 · 2023-04-24Sprinkler 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 · 2023-04-24Sprinkler 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 · 2024-06-13Fire 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 · 2024-06-13Sprinkler 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 · 2025-07-14Sprinkler 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 · 2025-07-14Sprinkler 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 · 2025-07-14Fire 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 · 2026-07-10Fire 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 · 2026-07-10Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2019-11-13Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2019-08-23Building standards appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification
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Every dated record32 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
- L&I violationEQUIPMENT ROOMS
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitMajor alteration
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- PermitOperations
- PermitFast form building
- PermitAlteration
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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 $296,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7736870202026 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
Not a house
Commercial. 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
Commercial
Misc Fire/Police Masonry
Owner
Trs Univ Of Penn
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$164
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
40th Street and vicinity
city commercial corridor
Interior area
1,808 sqft
Lot size
2,856 sqft
Built
1960
Zoning
CMX4
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 3940-42 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104
Block context
3900 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3944-48 Chestnut St · 3926-38 Chestnut St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 32 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-020360 · Certified
Expires 2027-07-10
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-020706 · Certified
Expires 2027-07-10
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-083260 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-083260 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-027603 · Certified
Expires 2026-10-10
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-083260 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-083260 · Violation VI-2025-059681 · 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.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-019560 · Deficient
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-028275 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-14
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-019765 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-14
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-067577 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-018383 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-13
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-021423 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-13
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-067577 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Case CF-2023-067577 · Violation VI-2023-051217 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEQUIPMENT ROOMS
Case CF-2023-067577 · Violation VI-2023-051234 · Code F-315.3.3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2023-067577 · Violation VI-2023-051214 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS
Case CF-2023-067577 · Violation VI-2023-051210 · Code F-912.4.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-013660 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-26
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-018279 · Certified
Expires 2024-04-24
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-013675 · Deficient
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-008087 · Certified
Expires 2023-06-04
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-005025 · Certified
Expires 2023-04-07
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 989249 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AT SIXTH(6TH ) FLOOR ROOF FOR AN EDUCATION, OFFICE AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPENT FROM FIRST FLOOR THROUGH SEVENTH(7TH )FLOORS OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STRUCTURE ( SEE APP# 962570 FOR PERMIT) WITH NINE(9) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH ONE(1) H/C SPACES ( LOCATED AT 4001 WALNUT STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 38150 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 989249 · SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AT SIXTH(6TH ) FLOOR ROOF FOR AN EDUCATION OFFICE AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPENT FROM FIRST FLOOR THROUGH SEVENTH(7TH )FLOORS OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STRUCTURE ( SEE APP# 962570 FOR PERMIT) WIT
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 983945 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CREATION OF A NEW EXTERIOR DOOR, AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. NO OTHER WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. **PER BBS VARIANCE CASE #38304, A RATED LINTEL WITH RATED DOOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AT PROPOSED OPENING**
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 38304 · OPEN
Related permit 983945 · ON 08/08/2019, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #983945.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 962570 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF TOP MECHANICAL UNITS FOR AN EDUCATION OFFICE AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPENT FROM FIRST FLOOR THROUGH SEVENTH(7TH )FLOORS WITH NINE(9) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH ONE(1) H/C SPACES ( LOCATED AT 4001 WALNUT STREET).
- PermitZoning
Permit 953949 · COMPLETED
FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE(1) LOT "PREMISES G" FROM TWO(2) OPA ACCOUNTS( 115-23 S 40TH ST AND 3940-42 CHESTNUT ST ) AND FROM FOUR(4) DEEDED LOTS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION
- PermitOperations
Permit 23250 · COMPLETED
11/07/2014 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT (30'X40')DREXEL UNIVERSITY
- PermitFast form building
Permit 245231 · COMPLETED
- PermitAlteration
Permit 200377 · COMPLETED
REMOVE ALL LOOSE CEMENT STUCCO FORM THE PARAPET WALL AND RE-APPLY CEMENT STUCCO. INSTALL NEW NAILER AND CAPPING AND INSTALL NEW FLASHING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PARAPET WALL.
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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