2209 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2209 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 11 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 2209 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Replace 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water tank, 3 showers/ 3 bathroom sinks, 3 toilets, 1 kitchen sink.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
200 amp new service, new rewire, new panel box
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
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. additional permits may be required.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- General permit minor Dec 2025Completed
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 Oct 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Dec 2019Expired
2nd floor addition and interior renovation of the existing sfd. refer to zoning permit 991568
- Zoning permit Aug 2019Completed
Application for the addition of 2nd floor to create one additional bedroom at the fron portion of an existing 1 story single family residence. the roof above the new 2nd floor to be raised 4'-4" for a sufficient ceiling height---this application is a reduced scope of work from a previously approved application (ap# 930066)
- Zoning permit Dec 2018Completed
For the erection of two (2) story addition on rear and one (1) story addtion on front of an existing one (1) story single family structure with roof deck aceessed from the third story rear, size and location as shown in the application/plan. for the erection of additions above an attached structure.a 2nd(2) floor addition over entire existing one (1) story structure and 3rd (3) floor addition at rear. for a single family household living, sizes and location as per plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2018Completed
Removal of lot line to form one property 2210 & 2212 amber st
- Administrative permit Oct 2014Completed
Co to document the address for 2210(2) martha st.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2014Completed
Install 1 heatpump system with ductwork(sfd)
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
2.5 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: Palm Car Wash, 1870 Frankford Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 ft
2200 E Trenton St and 25 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
26th District Police and Patrol Station. 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
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,050 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,350 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,500 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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