70 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 70 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 70 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
New construction of mixed use building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension for piping serving fixtures in commercial space. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Site / utility permit Jul 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-006354 for excavation work associated with new construction of a three (3) story commercial mixed-use building as per approved plans. work to include temporary excavation support system and underpinning. no building construction approved on this permit. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for building construction**
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Issued
For the erection of a three (3) story structure of type v-a construction for use as one (1) vacant commercial space (separate permits required prior to fit-out and issuance of c.o.) and two (2) dwelling units (group r-3). building to be fully sprinklered with a nfpa 13 system throughout the commercial space and with a nfpa 13r system throughout the residential occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and excavation work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached building to include walkout decks at second and third floor levels. size and location as shown in plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Issued
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Issued
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy to create a shell commercial space (use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and three (3) dwelling units in an existing three (3) story building as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
Permit for new construction of a 3 story single family dwelling with roof deck and pilot house
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
New three story mixed use structure. interior plumbing for commercial at first floor and three dwelling units. water supply, waste water, and sprinkler system.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Curb traps, fai, main drain & water service ppc 2018
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2021Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a three (3) inch backflow preventer, automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. separate permit required for any other work.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
600 amp service with complete interior wiring per attached plans as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *rooftop units not allowed on this permit unless on approved building plans*
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Green Spring Co, 4527 Lancaster Ave (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 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
2,850 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
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (500 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,300 ft), Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (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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