1952 Mascher Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1952 Mascher Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 8 not closed, and 50 violations, 3 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 1952 Mascher Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a two-story single-family dwelling to include a one (1) inch combined domestic and fire service line. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see rp-2025-009754 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-009754
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
100 amp service and switches, lights, receptacles etc
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
General renovation and expansion of the building, including the addition of a bathroom at the back of the first floor, as well as a laundry room and a closet on the second floor. the project also includes the renovation of the front façade, which will receive a new brick finish for aesthetic purposes.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Addition at rear 1st floor. size and location per plan.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-016085
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-016085
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-016085
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2021-016085
- Electrical permit May 2022Expired
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system as per 2014 nec
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
2052 North Philip Street and 32 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Peter Woll and Sons Factory. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,050 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,050 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,900 ft), McKinley William Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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