2873 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2873 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 12 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 2873 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- 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.”
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replacing house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Lateral seal
- Demolition permit Sep 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-079633. for the complete demolition of a sfd for the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: no sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 6870. 4 foot corral fence in front. remove old tree in front. install erosion control mat with topsoil & seed.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Lateral seal
- Demolition permit Jul 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-024823. for the complete demolition of a sfd for the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: 1 stucco 2864. clean lot of 2868. install 6' foot chain link fence in front. no sidewalk. install erosion control mat with topsoil & seed.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Water service 3/4
- Demolition permit Jun 2023Expired
1) **make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story masonry structure to comply with violation case # 578783. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure. 21 day posting & notice waived per a-303.2.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
For the full demolition of an existing structure to create a vacant lot
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Seal lateral - pa20231522109 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug ."all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. 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
Brownfield site
500 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
550 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
1,000 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
1,350 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,350 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,800 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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