2026 assessment
$14M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
501 University Ave
69,120 sqftCMX4built 1960
Property at a glanceCommercial
City Of Phila
2027 published assessment
$14M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of University Ave
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 $14,068,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$13M 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$13M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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$14M 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2026DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2012-10-17SuppressionThis 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 · 2024-08-29Lot Line RelocationThis 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 · 2025-06-13Full DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2026-03-20AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-03-31Major DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2026-04-22Tank Install/RemovalThis 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 · 2026-07-07Shelter/PlatformThis 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 · 2021-09-16DEFICIENCY NOTICEA 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 · 2021-09-16CERTIFICATIONA 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 · 2023-12-19NEW ELECTRICAL WIRINGA 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 · 2023-12-19L&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 · 2021-09-20L&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 · 2021-12-20L&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 · 2022-02-01L&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 · 2024-01-23L&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 · 2025-07-07L&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 · 2025-07-08L&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 ↗
- Certification · 2021-06-15Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionCertification
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Every dated record19 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitShelter/Platform
- PermitTank Install/Removal
- PermitMajor Demolition
- PermitAlterations
- TeardownDemolished
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitFull Demolition
- PermitLot Line Relocation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationDEFICIENCY NOTICE
- L&I violationCERTIFICATION
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitSuppression
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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 $14,068,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7835320002026 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
Health Fac Med Lab Mason
Owner
City Of Phila
$ / sq ft
$204
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
69,120 sqft
Lot size
99,230 sqft
Built
1960
Zoning
CMX4
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
City Of Phila · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3858 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd Ste 1030, Philadelphia PA, 19107
Block context
500 block of University Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →L&I licenses checked through Jul 27, 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 18 dated rows
- PermitShelter/Platform
Permit GP-2026-005753 · Issued
- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work.
- PermitTank Install/Removal
Permit GP-2026-003221 · Issued
TO REMOVE TWO (2) 10,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE HEATING OIL FOR THE BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, ALL APPLICABLE CODES, NFPA 30 AND NFPA 31.
- PermitMajor Demolition
Permit DP-2026-000305 · Issued
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY DETACHED MASONRY STRUCTURE. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY MECHANICAL DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * 21 DAY POSTING & NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2. * FOUNDATIONS AND SLAB TO BE REMOVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B-3303.12 AND SITE BACKFILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B-3303.4.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE. ** ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED ** [AMENDMENT 4/22/2026 FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR EXCAVATION AND TEMPORARY SHORING OPERATIONS DURING REMOVAL OF BUILDING FOUNDATIONS.]
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-003661 · Issued
SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-127431 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-127431 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitFull Demolition
Permit ZP-2025-005881 · Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot.
- PermitLot Line Relocation
Permit ZP-2024-008076 · Completed
FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE LOT LINE TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCEL ‘A’ AND ‘B’) FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE LOT, THE SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-127431 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
Case CF-2023-127431 · Violation VI-2023-097224 · Code A-301.1/50 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-127431 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-091282 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-091282 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-091282 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationDEFICIENCY NOTICE
Case CF-2021-091282 · Violation VI-2021-065571 · Code FC-13-915.1.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCERTIFICATION
Case CF-2021-091282 · Violation VI-2021-065572 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2021-002012 · Deficient
- PermitSuppression
Permit 433202 · COMPLETED
REPLACING 36 SPRINKLERS AND ASSOCIATED 1" LINES & 3 MAIN(LIKE IN KIND) DUE TO DETERIORATED PIPING ON THE MAIN LEVEL. PIPING WILL BE REINSTALLED TO THE EXISTING SYSTEM ALREADY INSTALLED.
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 28, 2026, 9:11 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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