4009 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4009 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 4 not closed, and 31 violations, 8 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 4009 Lancaster Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2026Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Administrative permit Feb 2026Issued
For the documentation of a certificate of occupancy for two-family household living on the 2nd and 3rd floor. ********************no work approved on this permit. *****************************************
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Administrative permit Jan 2018Completed
For the certificate of occupancy of a grd floor mercantile use with no alterations under this permit. **separate c.o. req'd for upper level occupancy.**
- Use permit Nov 2017Completed
Use as pet supply store. no change in height or square footage. no sign with this permit.
- Alteration permit May 2017Completed
For the erection of play ground structures with surface seating to a recreational area as shown per approved plans. structures to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact structural engineer prior to the start of any work. accessible route required for section 1108 of the 2009 ansi a117.1. separate permits required for all other work.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2017Completed
For erection of interactive play structures and surface seating. size and location as shown on the application. use as passive recreation. no sign on this permit.
- Use permit Dec 2015Completed
To use commercial vacant on first floor, two (2) family dwelling on second & third floor, no sign on this application,
- Electrical permit Jul 2010Completed
Electircal construction including fire alarm system as per plans as per 2005 nec and nfpa 72 (west district)
- Suppression permit Apr 2010Completed
Install a new wet sprinkler system per plans and cals.
- Electrical permit Feb 2010Completed
Electircal construction including fire alarm system as per plans as per 2005 nec and nfpa 72 (west district)
- Suppression permit Jan 2010Completed
Install wet pipe sprinkler system plus bfp.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: 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 (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Modern Laundry and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,400 ft
Belmont CS (1,400 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,500 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,550 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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