3721 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3721 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 13 not closed, and 11 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 3721 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- General permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory wall sign.**separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory wall sign. size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Install 2" domestic and 2" fire, storm and sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. install (2) floor drains, (5) hose bibs, (18) water heaters, (16) kitchens sinks, (32) lavatories, (16) laundry sink, (27) tub/shower, (4) sum pumps and (32) water closets.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Wiring throughout this 16 unit building & a commercial shell by 2017 nec and the plans attached. • 1000a 3 phase 120/208 v incoming service. • 100a panels in each apartment. one commercial panel at 200a, 3 phase. • 4” disc lights throughout. • decora switches and outlets. • hardwire smoke detectors. • all electrical appliances as per 2017 nec. • new fire alarm installation by 2016 nfpa 72 and the plans attached. • permits and inspections by us.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line and a four (4) inch dc wilkins 350 ast backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans and in accordance with the 2016 nfpa 13. for two (2) class one (1) manual wet standpipes as per approved plans and in accordance with the nfpa 14. if field conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of any work. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Expired
For the erection of an attached structure with private roof decks accessed by separate pilot houses. size and location per plans.
- Demolition permit Jun 2022Expired
For the complete demolition of one existing attached three (3) story vacant residential structure by hand demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code.any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 8.25 feet of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. * newly exposed walls to be treated. * as per nco overlay district, building permit rp-2022-004733 issued prior to issuance of this demolition permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Seal sanitary lateral prior to complete demolition
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Expired
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler (13d) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,350 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. 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
1,000 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (1,000 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,000 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,300 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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