3943 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3943 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 19 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 3943 Lancaster Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2023Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocation of 12 existing sprinkler heads due to moving partitions
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Wiring throughout, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system, emergency lights,exit signs, fire alarm system . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
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.
- Commercial building permit May 2023Completed
For level 2 alterations for interior fit out for a dental office as per plans. no changes to existing footprint
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Medical, dental, and health practitioner - sole medical, dental, and health practitioner
- General permit minor Mar 2023Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. (first floor)
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Install 800a 1ph main service. install 9 gang meter module. install all wiring throughout 7 apartments, house & commercial space. install all new wiring. install complete fire alarm system with low frequency sound in all all sleeping areas(living rms and bedrooms) tamper switch,flow switch throughout building .
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install new duct work with electric heat pump and 2 ton ac condenser located in back yard.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Wiring of a (10) unit apartment building with commercial space on first floor 1000a electric service as per 2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
Multi family each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit, no work in commercial area. no penetrations of rated assemblies. ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (cp-2021-002945)
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout the basement and four floors. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2021Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinker system throughout a four (4) story mixed-use building to include a new two (2) inch fire service line and a new two-and-a-half (2 1/2) inch backflow prevention device as per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13 (commercial occupancy - basement & 1st floor) and nfpa 13r (residential occupancy - 2nd thru 4th floors). for the installation of two (2) class i manual wet standpipes in interior exit stairways in accordance with nfpa 14. all work to be done by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2020-005092 for associated building permit.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
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 (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
2,100 ft
Modern Laundry and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,050 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,850 ft
Belmont CS (1,850 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,250 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,450 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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