Company Profile
University City Housing
Multifamily Owner-Operator — Acquires, renovates, maintains, and manages multifamily residential properties (apartments, townhomes, student housing, 55+ communities), commercial spaces (office, retail, parking), and single-family rentals, primarily for long-term investment and leasing.
Key Statistics
As of May 2026, public records show University City Housing has $410.8M in total recorded mortgage volume across 27 mortgages, with 74 current property ownerships held through 10 confirmed entities.
Total Mortgage Volume
$442.9M
Current Ownerships
74
Confirmed Entities
10
Associated People
3
Entities (10)
University City Housing operates through 10 confirmed holding companies and entities identified from public records.
PA · 29 properties · 6 mortgages
PA · 1 property · 3 mortgages
PA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
PA · 1 property · 2 mortgages
PA · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+5 more entities not shown
People (3)
Key individuals associated with University City Housing based on signatures extracted from recorded documents and public filings.
Founder / CEO · 37 mortgages · 25 properties
Appears on 16 affiliated entities: UNIVERSITY CITY HOUSING ASSOCIATES (PA), SUMMIT PARK COMMUNITY LP (PA), VALLEY HIGH ASSOCIATES LP (PA), ROSEMONT PLAZA ASSOCIATES LP (PA), WESTBURY ASSOCIATES (PA) and 11 more.
Managing Member / Principal · 17 mortgages · 7 properties
Serves as signer on multiple University City Housing-affiliated PA entities (PCM PROPERTIES LP, LLANFAIR HOUSE APARTMENTS LP, 301 39TH STREET LLC), which align with UCH's Main Line operations (e.g., Bryn Mawr-area apartments). High affiliation ratio (50%) and shared geography with UCH's PO Box/supply address in Bryn Mawr indicate principal involvement in these specific properties, despite broader independent holdings via Phelan Properties.
Managing Member / Principal · 9 mortgages · 4 properties
Appears as signer on the same 3 University City Housing-affiliated PA entities as John Phelan (PCM PROPERTIES LP, LLANFAIR HOUSE APARTMENTS LP, 301 39TH STREET LLC). Higher affiliation ratio (75%) suggests strong tie to these UCH properties in the Main Line region matching UCH's portfolio focus.
Properties (74)
| Address | Entity | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 N KEYSTONE WAY, COATESVILLE, PA 19320 | JAC PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC | Sold | $296k |
| 126 VASSAR ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128 | JAC PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC | Owns | $275k |
| 326 POWHATTAN AVE, ESSINGTON, PA 19029 | JAC PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC | Sold | $160k |
+62 more not shown
Top Lenders
The following lenders have the most recorded mortgage volume with University City Housing entities.
Geography
University City Housing has recorded real estate activity in the following states.
FAQ
What does University City Housing do?
Multifamily Owner-Operator — Acquires, renovates, maintains, and manages multifamily residential properties (apartments, townhomes, student housing, 55+ communities), commercial spaces (office, retail, parking), and single-family rentals, primarily for long-term investment and leasing.
How many entities are associated with University City Housing?
University City Housing operates through 10 confirmed entities identified from signatures on recorded documents. Key entities include BERKADIA COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LLC, SUMMIT GARDENS, and SUMMIT PARK COMMUNITY LP.
Who are the key people at University City Housing?
Public records and filings associate 3 individuals with University City Housing. Key people include Michael Karp (Founder / CEO), John Phelan (Managing Member / Principal), and Monica Phelan (Managing Member / Principal).
How many properties does University City Housing own?
Public records show 74 current property ownerships associated with University City Housing entities, with $442.9M in total recorded mortgage volume.
Which lenders has University City Housing worked with?
Top lending relationships include Berkadia, FREDDIE MAC, and ORITANI BANK, based on recorded mortgage data.
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