3176 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3176 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 1 not closed, and 39 violations, 12 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 3176 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
100 amp service replacement
- General permit minor Jun 2024Expired
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 Jun 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Curb trap main drain fai rear yard drain as per 2004 ppc
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Closed
1300 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Demolition permit Sep 2013Completed
Interior demolition of non load bearing walls and ceiling only. no other work allowed under this permit. contact streets department for dumpster permit and footway closure.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2012Completed
Under floor plumbing from ceiling below (sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2012Completed
Curb trap, lateral and main drain
- Plumbing permit Jan 2008Completed
1 ks, 2 wc, 2 lavs, 1 tub, 1 sh, 1 yr dr, 1 hwh, replaced plumbing thru out house
- Electrical permit Dec 2007Completed
Install a new 100amp service cable meter socket and 20 space main breaker panel, wire single family dwelling as per 2005 nec (east district)
- Addition permit Dec 2007Completed
2 story rear addition and interior renovations per plans
- Alteration permit Dec 2007Completed
Repair fire damaged remove partritions and replace floor and roof joists as required separate permit ap#109639 for addition and interior renovations
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
1.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9499, 2100 E Allegheny Ave (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
2111 15 E Westmoreland and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc and 16 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
550 ft
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (550 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,500 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,800 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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