3430 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3430 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 47 violations, 8 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 3430 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Completed
Make safe permit- for (removal of a one-story shed addition ) to resolve case #cf-2026-028095. 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-2026-028095. “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 2026Completed
Replace curb trap, fai and main drain
- Demolition permit Oct 2025Completed
Make-safe permit: for the complete demolition of the existing attached structure by hand demolition only to resolve case cf-2025-088434. 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. any deviation will require an amended building permit. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. “a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within three (3) feet of the building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.”
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
For the complete demolition of the detached garage structure at the coral street frontage. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Replace curb trap / fai
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Footway replacing house trap and fresh air inlet
- Alteration permit Jul 2016Completed
Ez permit standard alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Demolition permit Apr 2016Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Permit to remove and rebuild bowed out section of front brick facade, single family dwelling. work to be performed under the direction of registered design professional. field reports and final structural report to be submitted to building inspector upon his/her request.
- Electrical permit Aug 2011Completed
Installation of new 100 amp service cable only... in accordance with 2008 nec for a single family dwelling
- Alteration permit Jul 2011Completed
Remove brick veneer and replace with same on existing foundation. maintain posive attachment to existing foundation. install (3) window and (1) door for 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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
3401 Collins St and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Pioneer Leather Touch Inc and 18 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
450 ft
Webster Sch (450 ft), Deep Roots CS (1,250 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,400 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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