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Property Report

3940 LANCASTER AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19104

82.8/100

This property at 3940 LANCASTER AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19104 has no open violations, 10 recorded ownership transfers. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$486,300
Year Built1915
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition4
OwnerChen Chao
NeighborhoodWest Powelton

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusF
Complaint HistoryC
Property ConditionC

Property summary

3940 Lancaster Ave is a 1915-built mixed use in the West Powelton section of 19104, last assessed at $486,300. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 10 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2018. All 4 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Chen Chao.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
3965 Lancaster Ave2018Apartments > 4 Units$1,940,400A
3900 Lancaster Ave1947Commercial$1,805,600B
3951 Lancaster Ave2023Apartments > 4 Units$1,701,700B
3935 Lancaster Ave2022Apartments > 4 Units$1,450,900A
3945 Lancaster Ave1915Multi Family$992,000A

Recent activity

  1. 2022-05-16Complaint closed
  2. 2022-04-18Complaint filed — Plastic Bag Complaint
  3. 2021-08-11Permit issued — New Construction
  4. 2021-05-14Complaint closed
  5. 2021-04-15Complaint filed — Fire Safety Complaint Assembly Space
  6. 2021-04-05Violation resolved — PM15-305.1
  7. 2021-04-05Complaint closed
  8. 2021-04-05Inspection
  9. 2021-04-05Violation resolved — PM15-108.1
  10. 2021-03-03Inspection

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19104
$198,050median value
9.8%with open violations
11,816properties tracked

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