2838 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2838 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 2838 Amber Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
3/4 water service
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-008711
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-008711
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2025Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a one-inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-008711
- Site / utility permit Dec 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2023-008711
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-008711
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-008711
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
For the erection of an attached two (2) story structure. for use as a single family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within six (6) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third party agency
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Completed
Application is for a new construction of an attached building (size and location as shown on plans/application)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Repair / replace curb trap , fresh air inlet
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 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: Sunoco 0004 7027, 2685 Frankford Ave (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
650 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 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
1,550 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,550 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,850 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,250 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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