45 Lykens Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 45 Lykens Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 4 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 45 Lykens Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Wiring an addition of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living room and dedicated circuit for hvac system.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Install 3" drain line, (1) 2" drain line, (1) 11/2" drain line, install water closet, shower, and lav sink. 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.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
For additions and alterations to an existing semi-detached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan. **amendment 2/2/26** for a one-story rear and 2nd story vertical addition with alterations to an exisitng semi-detached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building applicationm/plan.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Ht and fai replacement
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For additions to an existing structure. size and location as shown on the plan. ** amended as of 11/17/2025 for the removal of the previousluyy proposed third story additiion, roof deck and bay window **
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Installation of a 7.56kw roof mounted solar pv system as per 2017 nec.
- General permit Sep 2024Expired
Erection of roof mounted solar panels to an existing single-family structure.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace section of house drain,house trap and fai-pa1#20162560357-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2010Completed
Replace curb trap partail main drain
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
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
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
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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