1255 Mascher Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1255 Mascher Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 24 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 1255 Mascher Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 24 open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2026Issued
For the installation of electrical wiring, receptacles, and fixtures for a rear addition and interior renovation to an existing 3-story single family dwelling. work includes installation of hard-wired interconnected smoke detectors in all bedrooms and common areas.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
Install backwater valve at footway - approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Make safe permit to resolve case #cf-2026-003399 to repair unsafe rear and front exterior walls and partial replacement of floor joists and roof joists at the rear (less than 2/3rd of existing joists to be replaced) as per engineer’s report and approved engineer plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2026-003399.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Stop work
New 2nd and 3rd floor rear addition of an existing 3-story residence. new rear deck, roof deck, pilot house, and pitched roof. proposed level ii interior renovations.details as shown on the plan.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For the erection of an addition, roof deck, roof deck access structure, rear deck above and at the rear of existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Issued
Single family home located at 1246 n howard st. - 200a incoming service. - 4” disc lights throughout - decora switches and outlets. - hardwire smoke detectors. - all electric appliances. - builder grade bath fans installed and supplied. - all decorative light fixtures to be supplied by builder. - permits and inspections by us.
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for replacement of front and rear wall to comply with violation case #577938. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Issued
Rear building addition and interior renovation, replace existing roof for existing 3-story single-family residential building. details as shown on plan.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace main house trap and fresh air inlet
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Expired
For the erection of a addition and for interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
For partial rear demolition and erection of three story rear addition and change the front pitched roof to flat roof all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
3.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
City Of Philadelphia 18 2 1200 00 and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co and 3 more within a mile. 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
1,700 ft
Moffet John Sch (1,700 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,850 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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