4255 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4255 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 7 not closed, and 29 violations, 3 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 4255 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Cancelled
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Administrative permit May 2023Expired
Co for a single family above the 1st floor. no work permitted.
- Administrative permit Mar 2023Expired
Co only for a group child care at first floor.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Child care - group child care
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Expired
For level iii alterations and change in occupancy per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13 and 13r throughout. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire sprinkler.
- Zoning permit May 2021Expired
For the partial demolition of existing structure and for the erection of a third floor addition with second and third floor roof decks at the rear. sizes and locations as shown in application / plan.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
Curb trap, fai & house drain from sidewalk to the basement ppc 2018
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings-apply stucco to rear exterior wall and patch stucco of front vestitibule. for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2012Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot from two (2) existing lots at 04233 parrish st. (opa #062063700) & 04235 parrish st. (opa #884340735). existing building for use as a retail sales of home improvement items to include windows, doors, kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, & other items with accessory storage not to exceed 25% of gross floor area (gfa) on the 1st floor in the same building as vacant commercial space on the 2nd floor. no signs on this permit. ***see parent application ap#393185***
- Alteration permit Jun 2008Completed
Rebuild exterior walls at 2nd & 1st floor rear roof to remain on each floor as per plans
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: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster Ave (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,850 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
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (700 ft), Washington Martha Sch (900 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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