2629 Mascher Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2629 Mascher Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 2 not closed, and 31 violations.
- 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 2629 Mascher Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
All approved work performed in accordance with residential - ez bathroom & kitchen remodel
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
100 amp service, wall heater, 20 amp circuit, and replace gfci. (fishing only)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Expired
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. replace old 80% gas furnace with like and kind. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Demolition permit Nov 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-112886. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2626, 2630 waterloo. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' high corral fence across front of property.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install 92% eff. 60,000 btu gas furnace, 2 ton ac unit, ductwork, and 10 diffusers.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Full rewire change out 200 amp panel hardwire smokes detectors in each bedroom co/smoke each floor final trim out for all devices as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
For the construction/replacment of rear structure with no change in footprint to an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
2-wc 2-lav 1-shower/tub 1-ks 1-lt 1-hwh as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit May 2022Completed
For the erection of a roof deck above the rear first story roof.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Completed
For the erection of a roof deck at the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- General permit minor Feb 2022Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38204, 2550 N Second St (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
100 ft
International Chemical Co and 4 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
Sykes Brothers Yarn Mill (Additional Documentation). 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
Hunter William H Sch (1,050 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,350 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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