2536 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2536 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 19 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 2536 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
Curb trap, fai, main drain, and 1" water service - approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
To install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the first floor commercial space and nfpa 13r throughout the residential portion of the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2" wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13/13r standard.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Install 600 amp service with grounding. install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure of type v-b construction for use as vacant commercial space (separate permits required prior to fit-out and issuance of c.o.) and two (2) dwelling units (group r-3). building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 throughout the commercial space (basement & 1st floor) and per nfpa 13r throughout the group r-3 occupancy (2nd & 3rd floors). all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure height 34.75 ft with cellar.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of a three-story attached structure that includes a full basement and a roof deck with a pilot house. size and location per plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
First-floor and basement interior plumbing
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Adding power lines for new kitchen in 1st floor, outlets, switches, lights for new kitchen
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Adding power lines for new kitchen in 1st floor, outlets, switches, lights for new kitchen
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Instalol 5 water closets, 5 lavatories, 5 shower/tubs, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 kitchen sinks, 4 hub drains, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 floor drain, 3 hot water heaters, 2 roof drains, 3 area drains, 1 sump pump, 2 backwater valves and 1 backflow preventer according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
For level ii alterations and change in occupancy at first-floor and basement of existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
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
2.2 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
650 ft
Calbar Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Kensington High School for Girls. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
900 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
400 ft
Kensington HS (400 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (900 ft), Brown Henry A Sch (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.9 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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