3629 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3629 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 5 not closed, and 7 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 3629 Lancaster Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Assembly and entertainment - event assembly activity
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Lot line adjustment to create two (2) parcels (proposed parcel a and parcel b) from one existing parcel 206-08 n 36th st.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Supply and install new 1" rpz backflow preventer.
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Use permit Aug 2018Completed
Use of 1st floor to prepared food shop (no commercial cooking on premises) in an existing three (3) story structure. no signs this permit.
- Sign permit Jul 2018Completed
Wall sign permit- installation of #1 illuminated,(with pre-existing electrical outlet) flat wall sign as per (application#) and attached plans.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2018Completed
For the erection of one accessory illuminated flat wall sign - size and location per plan for a previously approved entertainment lounge. (permit #851669)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Install fixtures and pipes on 1st floor 1 ice maker 1 hand sink 1 2-comp sink 1 hand sink 1 dishwasher
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Completed
Interior/exterior renovations to convert an office space into a lounge with food/drinks on the first floor as per plan to include a new storefront entrance. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Use permit May 2018Completed
Per proviso - temporary special exception to expire on 05/01/2023 for entertainment lounge with food and drinks served on premises for maximum forty nine (49) people (no activities as defined in 14-603 (13) of philadelphia zoning code) on 1st floor and proposed two (2) family dwelling above in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2018Completed
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork (mixed use)
- Electrical permit Dec 2017Completed
Wire mixed use building and install 350amp new service per 2008 nec (mixed use)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bob & Weezies Gas Sta, 3842 Lancaster Ave (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (550 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (550 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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