2843 Mascher Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2843 Mascher Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 2843 Mascher Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard. including an emergency disconnect replace 100 amp panel and circuit breakers, 100 amp exterior service to include emergency exterior shut off disconnect, surge suppressor and bonding system.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Make safe permit- for (repair rear wall as per engineer's report ) to resolve case #cf-2024-122034.. 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-2024-122034.. “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.”
- General permit minor Aug 2024Expired
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.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
For the erection of an attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Curb trap & fai pa20190660060 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
New curb trap & fresh air inlet - pa1# 2017-3053031 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Dec 2013Completed
New 200amp service two gang meters wire duplex including switches,receptacles,lighting and smoke detectors install 6 rg6 runs for tv and 6 cat 5 runs per 2008 nec(sfd)
- Alteration permit Feb 2013Completed
Renovation for conversion of single family dwelling to a two family dwelling. certificate of occupancy requested. frame insulate close walls, paint install starter kit kitchen, install wood flooring throughout install entry doors, install 2 bathrooms 3 piece bathrooms
- Alteration permit Jan 2013Completed
Install rubber roof on the main & shed roof.
- Use permit Oct 2012Completed
Convert an existing one family dwelling into a two family dwelling on the same lot with vacant garage on the rear
- Plumbing permit Sep 2012Completed
Rough & finish two bathroom, 2-wc, 2-lavs, 2-tubs & kitchen sink (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. 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: Liberty Gas, 101 W Lehigh Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 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
900 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 7 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
150 ft
Sheppard Isaac Sch (150 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,100 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,900 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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