University City Housing | 5,253 followers on LinkedIn. UCH is a Philadelphia-based firm that buys, renovates, maintains and manages real estate for long-term investment. | University City Housing (UCH) is a Philadelphia-based firm that buys, renovates, maintains and manages real estate for long-term investment. With over 4,000 residential units and 250,000 square feet of commercial space in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, University City Housing has provided the Greater Philadelphia area with quality apartment homes since 1967. We strive to showcase our pride in our management services, leasing excellence, and impeccable maintenance throughout our communities.