Property report

601 University Ave

25,000 sqftRM4built 1990

Property at a glanceCommercial

Trustees Of The Universit

2026 assessment
$4.8M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$4.8M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $4,763,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. PermitExcavation
  11. PermitAlterations
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. CertificationFacade Report
  19. L&I violationFACADES
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  23. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  24. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  26. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  27. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  28. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  29. CertificationFacade Report
  30. PermitElectrical
  31. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  32. PermitAdministrative
  33. PermitMechanical
  34. PermitSuppression
  35. PermitPlumbing
  36. PermitElectrical
  37. CertificationFacade Report
  38. PermitAddition
  39. PermitZoning/use
  40. AppealZoning board appeal
  41. PermitZoning
  42. PermitAdministrative
  43. PermitElectrical
  44. LicenseU OF P EHRS (Maureen O'Leary): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  45. PermitElectrical

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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 $4,763,100. 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 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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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 Amuse Playground Masonry
Owner
Trustees Of The Universit Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$191 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
25,000 sqft
Lot size
399,301 sqft
Built
1990
Zoning
RM4

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 3101 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104

Block context

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

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Next door: 613 University Ave  ·  697 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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  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2026-002797 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS ON THIS PERMIT.

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-004346 · Issued

    Intercept 15KV service at pole, install transformer, extend feeds, install receptacles/light fixtures and associated conduit and per plans and specifications as per 2017 NEC.

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-020573 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-11

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-020576 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-11

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2026-001595 · Issued

    LEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A DOOR FOR AN EXISTING UTILITY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW*

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2026-000024 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE (ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHED) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. BUILDING IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY M.E.P. WORK. SEE ZP-2026-001696 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL.

  7. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2026-001696 · Issued

    Amend Permit 5/6/2026 - Construction of equipment shed, size and location as shown on plans. This shed increases the GFA<10% and is only a single story. Relocation of storage container as shown on plans. No change of use proposed.

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-019944 · Certified

    Expires 2027-02-06

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-010734 · Issued

    Relocate existing UPS for drain repair Per plans

  10. PermitExcavation

    Permit SP-2025-001579 · Issued

    Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-005340

  11. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-016429 · Issued

    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.

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-005340 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TEMPORARY PARTITION AND EXTERIOR WALL OPENING AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  13. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2025-029195 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-23

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010375 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-017704 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-16

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015264 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-13

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010375 · FAILED

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

  18. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2025-016781 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2030-04-22

  19. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2025-010375 · Violation VI-2025-008211 · 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.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-010375 · FAILED

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

  21. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-029439 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-24

  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-017058 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-02

  23. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025393 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-02

  24. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-011804 · Certified

    Expires 2024-11-07

  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-012640 · Certified

    Expires 2024-05-04

  26. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-004137 · Completed

    FOR AN IMPROVEMENT TO THE AN EXISTING FIELD AS PER APPROVED PLANS.**AMENDED AS OF 8/23/2023 TO WAIVE THE PREVIOUSLY SELECTED SPECIAL INSPECTION ITEMS**

  27. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007422 · Certified

    Expires 2023-05-04

  28. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-003042 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) FOUR (4) FEET HIGH FENCE WITH SIX(6) FEET TENSION NETTING ABOVE THE FENCE, WITH RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING BULLPEN MOUNDS, AND TWO (2) EXISTING DUGOUT EXPANSIONS. NO CHANGE IN OTHER STRUCTURES SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN EXISTING ACCESSORY PARKING ON THE LOT.

  29. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2020-000176 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2025-02-05

  30. PermitElectrical

    Permit 887439 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE RIGID CONDUIT ON ROOF TO ACCOMMODATE ROOF REPLACEMENT.... PER 2008 NEC (CHILLER PLANT)

  31. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 32792 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 820255 · ON 01/09/2018, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #820255.

  32. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 679058 · COMPLETED

    TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  33. PermitMechanical

    Permit 592226 · COMPLETED

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXIST. HVAC SYSTEM SERVING PRIVATE UTILITY CHILLER PLANT TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED HVAC UNITS FOR EQUIPMENT COOLING/HEATING, (22) TERMINAL GRILLES, REGISTERS, & DIFFUSORS (GRDS) & ALL ASSOCIATED SUPPLY, RETURN, & EXHAUST DUCTWORK. SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR STEAM PRODUCTION/RETURN PIPING & ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

  34. PermitSuppression

    Permit 587210 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR UNIVERSITY BLDG. EXISTING 8" FEED MAIN. SYSTEM INCLUDES WET, DRY, PREACTION SYSTEMS. INSTALLING A NEW WET, DRY AND PREACTION SYSTEMS IN THE PLATFORM, GROUND AND LEVEL AREAS OF UNIVERSITY.

  35. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 573548 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL WATER,SANITARY AND STORM PIPING FOR NEW BUILDING (CHILLER PLANT) - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 569749 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL PECO SERVICE 13.2KV SWITCHGEAR, 4890V DISTRIBUTION, VFD'S STARTERS TO CHILLERS, COOLING TOWERS, PUMPS TO SUPPORT NEW MECH SYSTEMS, NEW GENERATOR AND ATS'S, NEW LIGHTING LIGHTING PROTECTION, GROUNDING AND RECEPTS AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FRO N TECH DRAWINGS AS PER NFPA72

  37. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-007326 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2019-10-09

  38. PermitAddition

    Permit 557291 · COMPLETED

    FOR AN ADDITION & PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS TO EXIST. ONE (1) STORY ABOVE GRADE, W. MEZZANINE & EQUIPMENT PLATFORM, UTILITY SERVICES BUILDING TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF STEEL FRAMING, NEW GRND FLR PLANT EXTENSION, MEZZANINE FLOOR AREA, & NEW CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM; PROPOSED EXTENSION AREA TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  39. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 536822 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE (CHILLER PLANT), NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA OF ANY OTHER EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. EXISTING STRUCTURE AND ADDITION TO BE USED AS MAJOR UTILITIES AND SERVICES ON THE SAME LOT AS EXISTING ACTIVE RECREATION, AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO CHANGE IN EXISTING ACCESSORY PARKING ON THE LOT.

  40. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 23048 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 536822 · SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR FOR THE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE (UTILITY BUILDING), NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA OF ANY OTHER EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. EXISTING STRUCTURE AND ADDITION TO BE

  41. PermitZoning

    Permit 534017 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (601 UNIVERSITY AVE) AND EIGHT (8) DEEDED LOTS (TRACT A, TRACT NO 2, TRACT NO 4, PARCEL NO 1, PARCEL NO 2, PARCEL NO 3, PARCEL NO 4, PARCEL NO 5). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS.

  42. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 523931 · COMPLETED

    FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR GENERAL CODE COMPLIANCE FOR AN ADDITION & PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS TO EXIST. ONE (1) STORY ABOVE GRADE, W. MEZZANINE & EQUIPMENT PLATFORM, UTILITY SERVICES BUILDING TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF STEEL FRAMING, NEW GRND FLR PLANT EXTENSION, MEZZANINE FLOOR AREA, & NEW CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM; PROPOSED EXTENSION AREA TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED.

  43. PermitElectrical

    Permit 316228 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE RELAYS AND METERS IN EXISTING MV SWITCHGEAR, INSTALL REMOTE CONTROL BOARD AND SCADA MONITORING AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)

  44. License issue eventU OF P EHRS (Maureen O'Leary): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 471959 · Active

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

  45. PermitElectrical

    Permit 105106 · COMPLETED

    SEE DRAWING #EO.0 THRU E 7.1. INSTALL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT, POWER AND CONTROL WIRING FOR TWO NEW CHILLERS AND FOUR COOLING TOWERS. (WEST DIST)

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 11:37 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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