UPA | University Place Associates
Leasing Non-residential Real EstatePennsylvania, United States2-10 Employees
UPA, or University Place Associates, is a small commercial real estate development and leasing firm based in Philadelphia, with a focus on non-residential properties in the University City area. The company describes itself as community-based, engaging with surrounding residential and commercial communities, startup businesses, schools, and universities as part of its development activities. It emphasizes sustainability and healthy building standards in its developments. The firm has a small team, consisting of 2-10 employees, and is located at 30 North 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; its website is upaphila.com. In its history, UPA sold assets at 2.0 University Place to Zurich Insurance Group, a five-story, multi-tenant LEED Platinum office building, and in September 2025, Community College of Philadelphia announced a partnership with UPA as part of a coalition that includes CCP, Wilco, and PCs for People.