3853 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3853 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 58 violations, 1 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 3853 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. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - community center
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - libraries and cultural exhibits; retail sales - consumer goods
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Child care - child care center
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2023Completed
Ez standars 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
For the installation of one (1) 7'-0" hood for a restaurant with exhaust fan and a make up air fan with associated ductwork, all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2023Completed
For change of occupancy and level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Installing md 6" ct and fai,
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
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.
- General permit minor May 2022Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove all existing roofing material from roof down to wood decking (approx 6 layers). furnish and install new ½” brown board to entire roof surface. furnish and install new #75 vapor barrier base sheet to entire roof surface. furnish and install complete new smooth rubber membrane torch down modified bitumen roof system to entire roof and wall areas. seal all flashings on entire roof using 4” membrane fabric and roofing cement. furnish and install white aluminum metal edge capping to all roof edges. furnish and install 4” white aluminum evesbox to replace existing evesbox. furnish and install 30’ of 4” white aluminum downspouts to replace all existing spouts. remove all job-connected debris from property work to comply with phc approval.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (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
1,550 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
4,300 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
1,950 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (1,950 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,950 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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