Property report

714-34 S 42nd St

60,000 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceSchool

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$24M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$24M 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 $23,589,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  8. L&I violationFACADES
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. CertificationFacade Report
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationFACADES
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  18. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  19. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. CertificationFacade Report
  22. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  23. PermitAlteration
  24. PermitElectrical
  25. PermitNew Construction
  26. PermitMechanical
  27. PermitSuppression
  28. PermitMajor alteration
  29. PermitSuppression
  30. PermitElectrical
  31. PermitMechanical
  32. PermitPlumbing
  33. PermitSuppression
  34. PermitMajor alteration
  35. PermitElectrical
  36. PermitElectrical
  37. PermitSuppression
  38. PermitFast form building
  39. PermitElectrical
  40. PermitPlumbing
  41. PermitMajor alteration
  42. PermitDemolition
  43. LicenseUNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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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 $23,589,500. 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 773505000
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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.

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

School. 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
School School 4 Sty Masonry+Oth
Owner
Individual owner on record Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$393 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
60,000 sqft
Lot size
13,519 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
RSA5

Block context

700 block of S 42nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 760 S 42nd 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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCESInactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 26, 2005 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2017

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 43 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010936 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-10

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006714 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-10

  3. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000473 · Deficient

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-001281 · Certified

    Expires 2025-01-03

  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-001286 · Certified

    Expires 2025-01-03

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-094564 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2023-022723 · Certified

    Expires 2024-10-27

  8. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2023-094564 · Violation VI-2023-069589 · 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.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-114148 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-094564 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-114148 · FAILED

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

  12. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2023-021751 · Safe

    Expires 2028-08-25

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-114148 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-114148 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2022-114148 · Violation VI-2022-085124 · 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-2022-114148 · FAILED

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

  17. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-014093 · Deficient

  18. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2022-010940 · Certified

    Expires 2023-07-26

  19. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2021-002590 · Certified

    Expires 2022-07-23

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 890066 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; UNIVERSITY; (2) NEW GREASE TRAPS WITH PIPING-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  21. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-003132 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2022-08-22

  22. License terminal eventUNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 320297 · Inactive

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

  23. PermitAlteration

    Permit 730827 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF COVERINGS ON EXITING ROOFS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. ( AREA 528 SQ FT)

  24. PermitElectrical

    Permit 705745 · COMPLETED

    ADD RECEPTCALS, NEW LIGHTS, ADD 30 KVA TRANSFORMER, 175AMP 277/480VOLT PANEL AND 1 - 100AMP 120/208 PANEL AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT) ADD 3 HORN/STROBES 2 NEW DUCT DETECTORS TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72

  25. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 710966 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF 30- CAT 6 CABLES AT 23 AWG IN 14- LOCATIONS.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  26. PermitMechanical

    Permit 696761 · COMPLETED

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE DUCTWORK, GRILLE, DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  27. PermitSuppression

    Permit 701804 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE 10 EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS (COMMERCIAL)

  28. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 688748 · COMPLETED

    FOR INTERIOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF WILSON HALL INCLUDING THE FACILITY DINING ROOM AND STUDENT SERVICES OFFICES AND NEW FINISHES AND FURNISHES AS PER PLANS. FOR ALTERATIONS TO ENTRANCE DOOR TO STUDENT SERVICES WITH A NEW CONCRETE TERRACE WITH AN ACCESSIBLE RAMP AS PER PLANS. SPECIAL INSPECTOR MUST BE IDENTIFIED IN AN AMENDED PERMIT PRIOR TO START OF WORK REQUIRING SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  29. PermitSuppression

    Permit 681456 · COMPLETED

    UPGRADE EXISTING KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (DISABLE SYSTEM AND REMOVE FIRE SUPPRESSION HEADS) INSTALL UL300 APPROVED ANSUL RRO2 WET CHEMICAL SYSTEM.

  30. PermitElectrical

    Permit 621250 · COMPLETED

    REWORK EXISTING LIGHTING TO NEW CEILING LAYOUT , NEW ELECTRIC TO COUNTER SERVERY EQUIPMENT ANE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING BEING ADDED AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT & RELOCATION OF FIRE ALARM DEVICES AS PER NFPA 72

  31. PermitMechanical

    Permit 619499 · COMPLETED

    DUCTWORK, ELECTRIC HEAT, GRILLE, DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, CONDENSATION DRAINS, AND ADVANCED POWER TRITIUM CONTROLS.

  32. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 619475 · COMPLETED

    SUPPLY AND INSTALL (4) EJECTOR PUMPS. CONNECT KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.WITHIN AKA 714-34 S. 42ND ST - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004.

  33. PermitSuppression

    Permit 624751 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATING 30 SPRINKLERS IN WILSON EXPRESS & DINING HALL ON THE GROUND FLOOR (PHASE 1)

  34. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 606763 · COMPLETED

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR EXISTING DINING HALL TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR ACCESSIBLE RAMP, NEW INTERIOR FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION OR OCCUPANT LOAD*

  35. PermitElectrical

    Permit 566399 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL PANEL TRANSFORMER,5 STARTERS WIRE,2 BOILERS,1 CONDENSATE PUMP,1 GAS VALVE,BOILER WATER FEED UNIT (UNIVERSITY COMPLEX)

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 470468 · COMPLETED

    SMALL TENANT FIT OUT OF NEW ROOMS LIGHTS & RECPT TO BE FED FROM, FA EXTEND EXISTING LOOPS TO NEW DEVICES, DEVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER TESTING & CERT BY OWNERS VENDOR AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (UNVERSITY)

  37. PermitSuppression

    Permit 90567 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ANSUL R-102, 3 GAL SYSTEM

  38. PermitFast form building

    Permit 93529 · COMPLETED

  39. PermitElectrical

    Permit 91252 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW LIGHTING, POWER, SWITCHING, RELOCATE (1) EXISTING PANEL, ADD (1) NEW PANEL PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS. NO TELE/COMM WORK INCLUDED. AND INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM DEVICES, RELOCATE EXISTING DEVICES. (WEST DIST)

  40. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 89963 · COMPLETED

    REPLACING OLD FLOOR SINKS WITH NEW. MOVING OLD FLOOR SINKS APPROXIMATELY 2' - 5' FROM OLD LOCATION. RUNNING NEW WATER SUPPLY PIPE TO KITCHEN FIXTURES.

  41. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 82915 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO SERVERY, CAFE, STORAGE AND SUPPORT OFFICES.

  42. PermitDemolition

    Permit 79595 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMO

  43. License issue eventUNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 320297 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 2:22 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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