4244 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4244 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 10 not closed, and 47 violations, 2 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 4244 Lancaster Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
Personal services
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
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. this application was reviewed under the 2021 imc.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Installation of a 1" domestic water line, 5" sanitary line, 6" stormwater line, fai
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with both nfpa 13 for the commercial space and nfpa 13r for the residential portion of an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- General permit minor May 2026Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For exterior alterations (removal and replacement of rear 3rd story exterior walls) and for level iii interior alterations with a change in occupancy to vacant commercial space at the 1st floor (separate permits required prior to fit-out and issuance of c.o.) and two (2) dwelling units (group r-3) at the 2nd through 3rd floors. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13 throughout the basement and 1st floor commercial space and per nfpa 13r throughout the group r-3 occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see zp-2025-012304 for zoning approval of use change.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Nov 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.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
For the erection of an attached structure(45' high) (using mixed income housing bonus ( 14-702(7) for an additional 7' height ) with balconies. size and location as shown in the application
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one(1) parcel "parcel a" from four(4) opa accounts ( 4240 lancaster ave, 4238 lancaster ave, 4236 lancaster ave and 4234 lancaster ave) . size and location as shown in the application.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Expired
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2022-007700 for the demolition and the reconstructuion of the front wall of an existing structure as per engineer's report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-007700. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster Ave (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 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
Nearest public schools
800 ft
Washington Martha Sch (800 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (800 ft), Belmont CS (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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