3038 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3038 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 3038 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" k copper water distribution
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and house drain
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2020-023734- for the repair to the exterior front wall of an existing structure per engineer's report. 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-2020-023734. 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 Sep 2021Completed
3/4" water service
- General permit minor Mar 2021Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Expired
Replace the thermostat, replace 4 outlets in the kitchen, replace the kitchen, rear bedroom, and front exterior light. new 100 amp service as per 2014 nec.
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 32 circuit breaker panel with continuous ground rod electrical wiring/devices by fishing as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Apr 2019Expired
Remodel 2nd fl bathroom
- Electrical permit May 2018Completed
Replace 14- receptacles, 10- switches, 2- gfi's, 2- fixtures....in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Closed
Make safe per violation# 397251. call inspector and schedule an inspection prior to the start of work.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2008Completed
Complete demolition of id building /use as vacant lot
- Demolition permit Jul 2008Completed
Complete demolition of single family dwelling
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
1.6 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: 506 Mastbaum Auts, 3116 Frankford Ave (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 14 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
750 ft
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (750 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,300 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,400 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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