272 Lyceum Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 272 Lyceum Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 1 not closed, and 5 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 272 Lyceum Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For alterations to the existing front porch roof per plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2012Completed
Replace house trap - fai - and section of house drain
- Plumbing permit Mar 2011Completed
Lateral replacement
- Plumbing permit Feb 2011Completed
House trap and fresh air inlet replacement
- Alteration permit May 2008Completed
Under pinning of existing basement per plan
- Mechanical permit Apr 2008Completed
Hvac system new ductwork new conditioning unit
- Electrical permit Apr 2008Completed
Existing service to remain rewire entire single family dwelling as per 2005 nec (north district)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2008Completed
1 water closets, 1 lavys, 1 tubs, 1 kitchen sinks
- Alteration permit Apr 2008Completed
"applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february, 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties."
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Connelly Containers, 4368 Main St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,900 ft
Dobson James Sch (2,900 ft), Roxborough HS (3,250 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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