Commercial property report

451 University Ave

101,925 sqft · SPINS · built 1945

Commercial · City Of Phila & Dept Of Public Property · fully tax-exempt (2026 OPA). On the 400 block of University Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$0/year

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $31,961,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 783531900
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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

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The property record, over time

Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history—not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $31,961,400; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line

$0$25M$50M$32M2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  2. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  3. L&I violationCORNICES & DECORATIVE TRIM
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  12. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  13. PermitMajor alteration
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 10
  18. L&I violationINSP RPT NOT SUBMITTED
  19. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  20. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  23. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  24. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  25. L&I violationSTORAGE EQUIPMENT ROOMS
  26. L&I violationCLEARANCE IGNITION SOURCES
  27. L&I violationSTORAGE
  28. PermitPlumbing
  29. PermitAddition
  30. PermitZoning/use
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  33. PermitSuppression
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
Commercial propertyProperty report

This is a commercial, recorded under the city's commercial category. The homeowner tools (rent estimate, homestead playbook) don't apply, so they're hidden. The full record and owner trail are below.

4 open violations

What it is
Commercial
Health Fac Clinic Mas+Oth
Owner
City Of Phila & Dept Of Public Property
OPA tax treatment
Full assessment exemption shown
2026 OPA taxable assessment $0 · basis and live balance require separate verification
$ / sq ft
$314
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Assessed value
$31,961,400
2026 OPA · 2027: $31,961,400
Interior area
101,925 sqft
Lot size
41,581 sqft
Built
1945
Zoning
SPINS

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Browse 34 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2026-068367 · Violation VI-2026-045212 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

  2. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2026-068367 · Violation VI-2026-045213 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

  3. ViolationCORNICES & DECORATIVE TRIM

    Case CF-2026-068367 · Violation VI-2026-045214 · Code PM15-304.1(J) · OPEN

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2026-068367 · Violation VI-2026-045215 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · OPEN

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-068367 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 588412 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 588412 · FAILED

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

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-022591 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-06

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-119469 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-119469 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2021-119469 · Violation VI-2021-087409 · 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.

  12. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 811582 · EXPIRED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR (REPAIR MASONRY CORNICE WHERE DETERIORATED. AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT/(ENGINEER WILL INSPECT AS WORK IS PERFORMED AND GIVE A FINAL REPORT), TO RESOLVE CASE #588412. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #588412.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 588525 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 588525 · 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.

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 10

    Case 588412 · Violation 211939321 · Code PM15-304.1J · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. ViolationINSP RPT NOT SUBMITTED

    Case 588412 · Violation 211939322 · Code A-202.4/1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 588412 · Violation 211939323 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348989 · Code FC-13-1007.2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348996 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348995 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348994 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348993 · Code FC-13-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationSTORAGE EQUIPMENT ROOMS

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348992 · Code FC-13-315.23 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCLEARANCE IGNITION SOURCES

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348991 · Code FC-13-305.1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationSTORAGE

    Case 588525 · Violation 4348990 · Code FC-13-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 475931 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 3" MAIN SHUT-OFF VALVE ON WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE(DRUG REHAB FACILITY)

  27. PermitAddition

    Permit 426178 · COMPLETED

    CONCRETE PAD. SECURITY BOOTH INSTALLATION (PRE-FABRICATED)

  28. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 419872 · COMPLETED

    PRE-FABRICATED SECURITY BOOTH ADJACENT TO EXISTING LOADING DOCK.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 313636 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 313636 · 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.

  31. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 313636 · Violation 2376279 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. PermitSuppression

    Permit 177271 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER IN THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE

  33. PermitElectrical

    Permit 116150 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW X-RAY MACHINE INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO ROOM LIGHTING, INSTALLING 2 SWITCHES AS PER NEC 2005, NO CHANGE IN LOAD (WEST DIST)

  34. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 279313 · Inactive

    THE CONSORTIUM · Expires 2009-06-30

What this record suggests

The City file documents 6 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Who's behind it

City Of Phila & Dept Of Public Property · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3871 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia PA, 19102

Block context

451 University Ave sits on the 400 block of University Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:20 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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