3836 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3836 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 5 not closed, and 45 violations, 10 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 3836 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. 10 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Expired
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted engineer's report (by alex y. rong dated on may 13th 2021) to resolve case #cf-2021-007337 and cf-2021-025855. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-007337 and cf-2021-025855. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
Office - business and professional
- Use permit Sep 2018Completed
Per zba proviso - 1st floor of both properties to remain commercial; 2nd floor both properties residential. for a vacant commercial space on 1st floor (use registration permit require prior to occupancy) and for a total of four (4) family dwelling (multi-family dwelling) above in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Mechanical permit Aug 2016Completed
Install a bryant 60,000 gas furnace with all needed materials to complete installation.
- Electrical permit Aug 2013Expired
Wiring & installing all devices,fixtures,smoke detectors a new 350amp service with each apt 150amp brach feeder and common house panel all phone, tv, intercom wiring and new fire alarm per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (multi family) wiring & installing all devices,fixtures,smoke detectors a new 350amp service with each apt 150amp brach feeder and common house panel all phone, tv, intercom wiring and new fire alarm per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (multi family)
- Suppression permit Jul 2013Completed
Installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r for a multi-family dwelling as per plans.
- Mechanical permit Jul 2013Completed
Install 3 new hvac systems. install supply and return duct.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2013Completed
Install house trap, house drain, fai, 1" water service & 5" lateral (sfd) pa20131910032
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
Install 7 toilets, 7 lavs, 7 showers, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washer, and 3 water heaters
- New construction permit Apr 2013Completed
New construction of 3 residential units
- Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed
Sealing lateral on curb pa20130301292 - note: contractor is a sole proprietor and has no employees - all subcontractors must have separate licences
- Demolition permit Jan 2013Completed
Complete demolition no demolition prior to feb. 04, 2013
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 (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 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
4,050 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
1,700 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (1,700 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,700 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,250 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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