4037 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4037 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 4 not closed, and 59 violations, 4 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 4037 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. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Interior alterations and addition to existing mixed use building. installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures conneting to existing metallic piping. all piping serving and located in metallic space shall be metallic to roof extension. all work to be performed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Rough in for permit pp-2025-9176 6wc 6 tub/shower 3 kitchen sink 6 sinks 3 stand pipe
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the 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.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Install 600 amp service; install 5 gang meter sockets & sub-panels(panels in residential tenant spaces are to be of a lower amperage mcb panel-see single line); wire 3 apartments & one store & house panel. install fire system. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code . amendment: change service size from 600 to install a 400 amp service .
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Install 1" k copper water distribution and install 1" backflow preventer
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story mixed-use building in accordance with nfpa 13 (commercial occupancy) and nfpa 13r (residential occupancies) to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2024-003694 for associated building permit.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2024Completed
For the erection of an addition at the rear 2nd floor, erection of roof deck, and level ii alterations to include repairs to foundation, new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and 13r. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. *2018 ibc*
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
For the erection of a rear addition above an existing attached structure with rear roof deck accessed from 3rd floor. size and location as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Expired
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp curb-in
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
On an existing 200amp service,replace 200amp meter and breaker box to comply with violation #720738 only as per 2017 nec (west district)
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden 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
1,050 ft
Belmont CS (1,050 ft), Washington Martha Sch (2,200 ft), Locke Alain Sch (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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