3733 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3733 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 54 permits, 16 not closed, and 43 violations, 5 open.
- 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 3733 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2026Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 12'-0" hood in the 1st floor restaurant
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Install one (1) 200-amp subpanel with associated feeder to serve the rewiring of an existing sit-down restaurant. provide complete electrical distribution throughout the restaurant, including installation of branch circuits for lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. install dedicated branch circuits and electrical connections for hvac equipment, water heater, exhaust fans, walk-in coolers, and freezers. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and per approved plans. (the fire alarm is not included in the scope of work)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
For the installation of 12'-0" type i commercial kitchen hood and associated ductwork and fans as per approved plans. separate permits required for electrical and fire suppression work.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Install 3 floor drains, 1 hand sink, 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 grease trap, 2 floor sinks, 1 compartment sink, 1 prep sink, 1 three compartment sink and 1 hub drain. all work to be perform according to the 2018 ppc and per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a business occupancy (sit-down restaurant, occupant load of 21 persons), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. **subject to the following conditions of approval from the philadelphia historical commission: no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. no work to the front facade as part of this permit.
- 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
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install 1" water service, 5" curb trap, 5" house drain and 4" vent
- Fire suppression permit May 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2.5" ames colt 200 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. subject to the following condition of the philadelphia historical commission: fdc to be freestanding and not affixed to building façade.
- 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2024Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 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
3,450 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
1,100 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (1,100 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,100 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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