2864 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2864 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 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 2864 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure to include a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Demolition permit Jul 2026Issued
Complete demolition of an existing attached two-story, masonry and wood residential building by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Seal lateral for demo.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2025Completed
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. install 92% 60k btu furnace, 2-1/2 ton ac, ductwork, and 11 diffusers
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Inside plumbing 2 lavatory, 2 toilet, 2 shower, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 water heater & 1 hose bib.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Install 200 amps electrical service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the erection of an addition and 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.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear addition to an attached building. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
Make safe permit- for (replace stairs in existing opening and seal floor penetrations as per engineer's report.) to resolve case #cf-2022-091865. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-091865. “in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-001121
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-001121
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 (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 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
600 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 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
1,450 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,450 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,750 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,050 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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