Property report

401 University Ave

Property at a glanceSpecial purpose

Trustees Of The Universit

2026 assessment
$1.6M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.6M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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3 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-056987

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened May 22, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 16, 2026

  • Working Space & ClearanceF-604.3
  • Securing Compressed CylindersF-5303.5.3
  • Equipment RoomsF-315.3.3

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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 $1,649,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.6M200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record54 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationWORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE
  4. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS
  5. L&I violationSECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS
  6. L&I violationRECORDS
  7. L&I violationEQUIPMENT ROOMS
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. CertificationPrivate Bridge Report
  12. CertificationFacade Report
  13. CertificationPrivate Bridge Report
  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  15. L&I violationFACADES
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  18. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  21. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  24. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  26. PermitAlterations
  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  28. CertificationFacade Report
  29. PermitSuppression
  30. PermitElectrical
  31. PermitMechanical
  32. PermitPlumbing
  33. PermitMajor alteration
  34. CertificationFacade Report
  35. PermitMajor alteration
  36. PermitElectrical
  37. PermitSuppression
  38. LicenseU OF P EHRS (MATTHEW FINUCANE): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  39. InspectionCI INSP
  40. InspectionCI INSP
  41. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  42. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  43. InspectionCI INSP
  44. InspectionCI INSP
  45. PermitOperations
  46. InspectionCI INSP
  47. PermitMechanical
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. PermitPlumbing
  50. PermitFast form building
  51. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  52. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. PermitMajor alteration

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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 $1,649,600. 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 271124501
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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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Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

Assessment frozen for a decade

The assessed value hasn't moved once in 12 years of fetched records. That can reflect a genuinely unchanged assessment or a record that has not been updated; the public roll alone does not establish which.

Property report

Commercial property

Special purpose, recorded in the City's special purpose category. The public record and owner trail follow.

5 open violations

What it is
Special purpose Pkg Lot Non Commercial
Owner
Trustees Of The Universit
Lot size
31,302 sqft
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 133 S 36th St Ste 300, Philadelphia PA, 19104

Block context

400 block of University Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 451 University Ave  ·  400 University Ave

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 54 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-056987 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-056987 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationWORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE

    Case CF-2026-056987 · Violation VI-2026-034869 · Code F-604.3 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  4. ViolationEXIT SIGNS

    Case CF-2026-056987 · Violation VI-2026-034860 · Code F-1031.4 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationSECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS

    Case CF-2026-056987 · Violation VI-2026-034862 · Code F-5303.5.3 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  6. ViolationRECORDS

    Case CF-2026-056987 · Violation VI-2026-034864 · Code F-1203.4.3 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationEQUIPMENT ROOMS

    Case CF-2026-056987 · Violation VI-2026-034865 · Code F-315.3.3 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010128 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-18

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010391 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010391 · FAILED

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

  11. CertificationPrivate Bridge Report

    Certification BC-2025-017123 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2026-04-18

  12. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2025-016835 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2030-04-18

  13. CertificationPrivate Bridge Report

    Certification BC-2025-015788 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2026-04-18

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-011669 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-21

  15. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2025-010391 · Violation VI-2025-008233 · 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.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010391 · FAILED

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

  17. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2025-006050 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-05

  18. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-011766 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-27

  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009881 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-21

  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-007734 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-21

  21. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-007857 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-24

  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-004541 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-31

  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2020-007785 · Completed

    Remove lighting fixtures and install new LED lighting. Remove and install all wiring devices. Provide 20 amp 1P circuit breakers in existing panel as per 2017 NEC. Add new ceiling mounted fire alarm devices as per 2016 NFPA 72.

  24. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2020-004107 · Completed

    FOR ALTERATIONS OF AN EXISTING HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE NEW REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. (IMC 2018)

  25. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2020-001793 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (CP-2020-002370) Relocate (11) sprinklers at University of Pennsylvania, Hill Pavilion, basement.

  26. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2020-008591 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-002370 · Completed

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, INTERIOR DOORWAYS, AND WALL/FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING. (IEBC 2018, WORK-AREA METHOD, LVL II ALTERATIONS) **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ALTERATIONS WORK.**

  28. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2020-000108 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2025-02-12

  29. PermitSuppression

    Permit 1015054 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE (1) EXISTING SPRINKLER HEAD. (COMMERCIAL)

  30. PermitElectrical

    Permit 968792 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 70 RECEPTACLES 80' SURFACE RACEWAY. RELOCATE LIGHT, DEMO FUME HOOD. 1 FAN COIL UNIT. PER NEC 2017.

  31. PermitMechanical

    Permit 967338 · COMPLETED

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE NEW DIFFUSER, RELOCATION OF FAN-COIL UNIT AND DIFFUSER, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK.

  32. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 967449 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL WATER AND SANITARY FROM EXISTING FOR 1 SINK AS PER 2004 PPC

  33. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 961158 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE OF USE.

  34. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-007318 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2019-10-10

  35. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 515532 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO BASEMENT LEVEL OF EXISTING EDUCATIONAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 515130 · COMPLETED

    PROVIDE LGT FIXTURES, SWITCHES, RECPTS & BRANCH CKTS WIRING, PROVIDE CONDUIT DROPS W/WALL BOXES & PULL STRINGS FOR FUTURE PHONE & DATA WIRING BY OTHER AS PER NEC 2008 (OFFICES & LABS)

  37. PermitSuppression

    Permit 516225 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATING 5 SPRINKLER HEADS B31C, B31D & B31E AT HILL PAVILION

  38. License issue eventU OF P EHRS (MATTHEW FINUCANE): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 471958 · Active

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

  39. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 185473 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  40. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 185473 · FAILED

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

  41. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 185473 · Violation 1197767 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 185473 · Violation 1197766 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 185473 · FAILED

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

  44. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 137861 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  45. PermitOperations

    Permit 8204 · COMPLETED

    6/11/08 - TENTS ERECTED ON GARDEN GRASS AREA OF SITE

  46. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 137861 · FAILED

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

  47. PermitMechanical

    Permit 128624 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE SIX (6) EXHAUST SNORKLERS AND ASSOCIATED IRIS DAMPERS AND FILTERS, FURNISH AND INSTALL SIX (6) PHOENIX AIR VALVES PER SUBMITTED SEALED PLANS.

  48. PermitElectrical

    Permit 128809 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE 2 LIGHT FIXTURES, 2 REMOTE TEST STATIONS & 1 SMOKE DETECTOR. INSTALL DIMMER SWITCHES, DIMMING BALLASTS, 2 TIME CLOCKS & 7 RECEPTACLES.

  49. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 128502 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH AND INSTALL 1 P.1 LABORATORY SINK. FURNISH AND INSTALL 2 CEILING MOUNTED CO2 OUTLETS. FURNISH AND INSTALL DOMESTIC HOT, COLD WATER AND LAB VACUUM PIPING AS SHOWN ON PRINTS. FURNISH AND INSTALL LAB WASTE AND VENT PIPING AND CO2 PIPING AS SHOWN ON PRINTS.

  50. PermitFast form building

    Permit 127636 · COMPLETED

  51. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 137861 · Violation 877830 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 137861 · Violation 877829 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 137861 · FAILED

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

  54. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 104908 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS AS PER PLAN

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 5:55 AM 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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