458 Mechanic Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 458 Mechanic Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 458 Mechanic Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Stop work
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 Jan 2025Stop work
Installing 9 fixtures 3 toilets 1 kitchen sink 1 washer 1 sump pump 3 shower/tubs
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Stop work
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.
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Amendment applicant revisions
For alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit** amendment #1 amend to change the stairs from wood to metal as per amended plan.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Ez plumbing permit - replace 3/4" water service - "self-certifications 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 as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. pa one call #20230131163.
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Cancelled
Make safe permit- for the demo of front exterior porch roof to resolve case #cf-2022-056662. 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-2022-056662 .
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Completed
Make safe permit- for the demo of front exterior porch roof to resolve case #cf-2022-056662. 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-2022-056662 .
- Demolition permit Sep 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 5912 magnolia st & 5916 magnolia. replace front sidewalk. include erosion control mat with seed on lot.
- Alteration permit Feb 2020Completed
Make safe permit - for removal of unsafe porch roof structure no engineer's report required to resolve case #709519. 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 #709519.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2014Completed
1 1/2 drain for kitcen sink and 1 1/2 to drain lav sink,install kitchen sink and lav sink.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2008Completed
New stack, bathroom re-rough, water closet
- Plumbing permit Jul 2008Completed
Full water service
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
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tague Lumber, 560 E High St (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,700 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (1,700 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (3,100 ft), Emlen Eleanor C Sch (4,000 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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