4501 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4501 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 3 permits, 1 not closed, and 29 violations, 6 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 4501 Lancaster Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2019Completed
For the relocation of an existing prefabricated structure bldg#5 on a new reinforced concrete slab foundation as per approved plan for use as accessory business support and storage to the existing principal building on site.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2019Completed
For the erection of a semi-detached structure on the same lot as four (4) existing structures. size and location as shown on plans/ application. no change in existing structures height or area. for use as business and professional offices in new structure with all other previously approved uses to remain. structure accessory in use to the principal building (building #3 on plans).
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Abandoned
Replace 3/4" water supply line, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Green Spring Co, 4527 Lancaster Ave (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,600 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
650 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (650 ft), Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (1,200 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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