2034 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2034 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 52 permits, 8 not closed, and 24 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 2034 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Repair/replace ct, fai md from curb to inside basement.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Expired
For the legalization of the erection of a roof deck and roof deck access structure addition above an existing three (3) story single-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2015 irc. separate permits to be obtained for any additional alterations work and for any mechanical, electrical, plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
For the documentation of a roof deck and roof deck access structure, not constructed as per prior approvals (re: permit 975222, issued 9-12-2019). size and location as shown on the application/plans. no change in height or occupied are from prior approval.
- Residential building permit Nov 2020Expired
Construct second story bedroom addition over the existing kitchen below as per approved zoning drawings.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
For the erection of a rear addition to an existing semi-detached building (size and location as shown on plans)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
5 inch curb trap and fresh air inlet footway permit ppc2018
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace hot water heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Upgrade service to 200amp and relocate service from main house to artist studio 200amp service to also feed main house electrical wiring lights devices as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Expired
Replace water heater
- Zoning permit Sep 2019Completed
Construction of new roof deck in fiberglass with cedar trellis work on an existing single family structre (size and location as shown on the plan).
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 (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
2200 E Trenton St and 29 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 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
1,150 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,150 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,500 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.5 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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