4145 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4145 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 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 4145 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For level iii alterations and change of occupancy per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Install fire alarm system throughout. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72. gm-2025-008141
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- General permit minor Aug 2025Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Artist studios and artisan industrial.
- Demolition permit Jan 2025Expired
For the complete demolition of two existing attached 3-story, vacant residential structures (bin 1371582 & 1506115) by hand demolition only . all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Performance of seal lateral for demo
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Performance of seal lateral for demo
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
Vacant; residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Performance of seal lateral for demo
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
For the demolition of all existing structures on the lot. no developemnt on this permit.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
For the erection of an attached building with roof access structures (for maintenance access only, no roof deck). size and location as shown in application/plans. **amendment approved 6/27/24 amend new development permit zp-2023-007813 for changes to building footprint (less than 10%) and gross floor area (less than 10%). size and location as shown in application/plans. **extension of zoning permit zp-2023-007813 for 1-year from the expiration date (until 5/17/2027) in accordance with section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code and per zba administrative review. no changes to permit language.**
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster Ave (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,700 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
700 ft
Belmont CS (700 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,300 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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