2029 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2029 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 17 violations, 1 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 2029 Amber Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Personal services
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For underpinning of the foundation wall and structural floor repairs at the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; commissaries and catering services; artist studios and artisan industrial.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 1 dedicated 20 amp 240 volt 3 phrase circuit with 20 amp circuit breaker protection according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Issued
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction 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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* replace basement stairs in existing opening. no change to opening and no structural supports added (post)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, smoke alarms, appliances, exit/ emergency lighting and gfci(s) connecting to (6) 100 amp and (1) 200 amp panels connecting to 600 amp 240 volts, single phase and 3 wire incoming services. all necessary bonding and grounding as per nec 2017. smoke, horn, strobe and pull station connecting to fire alarm panel as per 2016 nfpa 72
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Rough-in permit for ep-2023-003611 wiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, smoke detectors, appliances, exit/ emergency lighting and gfcis connecting to (6) 100 amp and 300 amp panels connecting to 600 amp 240 volts, single phase and 3 wire incoming services. all necessary bonding and grounding as per nec 2017. smoke, horn, strobe and pull station connecting to fire alarm panel as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install 9 water closets, 9 lavatories, 9 shower/tubs, 5 washing machine boxes, 5 kitchen sinks, 5 hub drains, 2 ejector sump pumps, 1 sump pump, 1 floor drain, 3 roof drains, 4 area drains, 1 backflow preventer, 1 backwater valve and 5 hot water heater according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Exterior plumbing - curb trap, fai, and house drain, 2 inch water service
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2023Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" fire service main with a 2 1/2" dc wilkins 350ast backflow prevention assembly (no more than 0.25% pb) as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. *amendment to change backflow prevention assembly*
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold 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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
2200 E Trenton St and 28 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
York Metal Finishing 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
1,050 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,050 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,500 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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