Property report

437 N 40th St

4 stories13,504 sqftRM1built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

University Court LLC

2026 assessment
$2.9M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$3.0M 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

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 $3,043,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record67 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  7. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  10. LicenseUniversity Court LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  11. PermitNew Construction
  12. PermitNew Construction
  13. PermitNew Construction
  14. PermitPlumbing
  15. PermitNew Construction
  16. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  17. PermitAmend for conversion
  18. PermitAmend for conversion
  19. LicenseUNIVERSITY COURT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  20. PermitZoning admin review
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  30. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. PermitZoning/use
  34. AppealZoning board appeal
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. LicenseUNIVERSITY COURT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  38. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  39. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  40. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL
  41. L&I violationLARGE VACANT PROP-OPENINGS
  42. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionBP_BLDG
  46. PermitDemolition
  47. L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
  48. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  49. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  50. L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
  51. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  52. InspectionBP_BLDG
  53. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. InspectionCI INSP
  56. InspectionCI INSP
  57. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
  58. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  59. InspectionCI INSP
  60. InspectionCI INSP
  61. InspectionCI INSP
  62. InspectionCI INSP
  63. InspectionCI INSP
  64. InspectionCI INSP
  65. InspectionCI INSP
  66. InspectionCI INSP
  67. InspectionCI INSP

Verify the public record

$4,364/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $311,769 × 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 $3,043,200. 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.

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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $311,769 of $2,871,600 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records a balance and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
University Court LLC
$ / sq ft
$225 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
19 active rental license
Interior area
13,504 sqft
Lot size
4,135 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1920
Zoning
RM1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

University Court LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to Po Box 6196, Philadelphia PA, 19115
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

400 block of N 40th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 433 N 40th St  ·  431 N 40th 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

University Court LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 9, 2020 · Filed expiration Jul 8, 2027

UNIVERSITY COURT LLCInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 12, 2015 · Terminal license date Jan 29, 2018

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 67 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-008501 · Certified

    Expires 2027-02-10

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-007894 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-17

  3. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-007895 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-17

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-006175 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-12

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025485 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-25

  6. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025486 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-25

  7. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-007935 · Certified

    Expires 2025-02-15

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-009425 · Certified

    Expires 2023-06-29

  9. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2022-009426 · Certified

    Expires 2023-06-29

  10. License issue eventUniversity Court LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 845663 · Active

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

  11. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 950970 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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.

  12. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 959945 · Completed

    INSTALLING A VISTA 32 FACP, 1 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR, 2 PULLS, 1 SMOKE, 2 HORN STROBES, 11 MINI HORNS, 2 MONITOR MODULES FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM SUPERVISION AS PER NFPA 72

  13. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 946428 · Completed

    1200 AMP MAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEW WIRING INCLUDE OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHTS , SMOKE ALARMS AS PER 2008 NEC.(WEST DIST)***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT***

  14. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 937103 · COMPLETED

    BACKFLOW PREVENTOR HOUSE DRAIN,CURB TRAP,FAI,WATER SERVICE PA20183550000 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

  15. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 915819 · Expired

    INSTALLATION OF NEW 2" FIRE SERVICE. NEW PIPE, HANGERS, AND FITTINGS. NEW CITY APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION. SPRINKLERS SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13

  16. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit 867485 · Completed

    INSTALL DRAIN AND WATER LINES FOR 22 TOILETS,22 VANITIES,20 TUBS,20 KITCHEN SINKS AND 20 LAUNDRY (MULTI FAMILY)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  17. PermitAmend for conversion

    Permit 841306 · Completed

    TO AMEND PERMIT# 773876 TO EXTEND THE ELEVATOR UP TO THE ROOF DECK, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  18. PermitAmend for conversion

    Permit 839502 · Expired

    TO AMEND PERMIT# 773876 TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING THE FOUNDATION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  19. License terminal eventUNIVERSITY COURT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 683645 · Inactive

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

  20. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 814099 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF PENTHOUSE/ELEVATOR HOISTWAY. FOR THE INCREASE IN SIZE AND HEIGHT OF THE PILOT HOUSE, OVERALL HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM 50'-2" TO 51'-8". FOR THE INCREASE IN SIZE AND HEIGHT OF THE ROOFED OVER STAIR TOWER TO MAXIMUM 51'-8" (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 613945 · Violation 4521988 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 613945 · Violation 4521989 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 613945 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 613945 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 773876 · Completed

    ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE NINETEEN (19) DWELLING UNITS, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ABATEMENT OF ASBESTOS REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK**

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 586828 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 586829 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 586828 · Violation 4337469 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 586828 · Violation 4337468 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 586829 · Violation 4337482 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 586829 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 586828 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  33. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 673673 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #660976, CAL # FOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) STORY STAIR TOWER MAXIMUM 50'-2" HIGH ON THE REAR. FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF DECK WITH 42" HIGH RAILING WITH PILOT HOUSE NOT TO EXCEED 10' HIGH. FOR THE ERECTION OF 4' HIGH GATE ON THE 40TH STREET. PROPOSED TWENTY (20) ACCESSORY BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ALL ACCESSORY TO THE PROPOSED NINETEEN (19) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI- FAMILY) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).

  34. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 26897 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 673673 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) STORY STAIR TOWER MAXIMUM 50'-2" HIGH ON THE REAR. FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF DECK WITH 42" HIGH RAILING WITH PILOT HOUSE NOT TO EXCEED 10' HIGH. FOR THE ERECTION OF 4' HIGH GATE ON THE 40TH STREET. PROPOSE

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 507482 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 507483 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. License issue eventUNIVERSITY COURT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 683645 · Inactive

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

  38. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 507482 · Violation 3748336 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 507482 · Violation 3748337 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL

    Case 507482 · Violation 3748338 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationLARGE VACANT PROP-OPENINGS

    Case 507482 · Violation 3748339 · Code PM15-902.1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 507483 · Violation 3748346 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 507482 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 507483 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  45. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 482950 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  46. PermitDemolition

    Permit 613994 · EXPIRED

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  47. ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT

    Case 482950 · Violation 3576676 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 482950 · Violation 3576677 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 482950 · Violation 3576673 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC

    Case 482950 · Violation 3576674 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 482950 · Violation 3576675 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 482950 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 327955 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 327955 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  55. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 327955 · FAILED

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

  56. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 327955 · FAILED

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

  57. ViolationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG

    Case 327955 · Violation 2513423 · Code PM-102.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 327955 · Violation 2513422 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  59. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 327955 · FAILED

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

  60. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  61. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · FAILED

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

  62. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · FAILED

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

  63. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · FAILED

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

  64. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · FAILED

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

  65. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · FAILED

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

  66. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · FAILED

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

  67. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 52109 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 6:07 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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