3446 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3446 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 20 violations, 6 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 3446 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. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Replace curb trap, fai and main drain
- General permit minor Nov 2025Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 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. replace existing 84% gas boiler, in like and kind, no ductwork.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Expired
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 . replace gas boiler 80% efficient, 70,000 btu, replacing existing with the same type. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
100amp service replace receptacles & switches, 1-dedicated kitchen gfci, 120v smoke detector & 2-branch circuits as per nec 2008 east district
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Roof replacement-white rubber foofing
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Install 25 light fixtures, relocate 30 outlets & 15 switches fonto esxisting 100amp service as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Ez permit standard alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. work to include tile floors, 2 exterior doors, 7 interior doors and windows in existing openings, repair stairwell, gwb taped & finished & painting throughout as per the attached standard. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Alteration permit Dec 2013Closed
Masonry front wall - remove existing 2 story front masonry wall. replace with new 8 inch cmu masonry wall, on existing foundation. windows and door same location, shall comply with the 2009 international energy efficiency code, u factor of .35, and shall comply with emergency egress standards as per irc. new door opening for 36 inch door. horizontal reinforcement (durawall) every 24 inches. install returns into party walls for structural connection. flash and seal roof to new front. install 2 x 4 frame wall, r-19 insulation and sheetrock on interior front wall for finish. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Alteration permit Apr 2013Completed
Install rubber roof covering on kitchen
- Alteration permit Feb 2012Completed
Masonry front wall - remove existing bick wall. replace with new 8 inch masonry wall, (4" brick & 4" block) on existing foundation. windows and door same location. new door opening for 36 inch door. flash roof to new front. vertical reinforcement every 24 inches. install returns into party walls for structural connection. flash and seal roof. install 2 x 4 frame wall, r-19 insulation and sheetrock on interior front wall for finish. no other work allowed under this permit.
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
350 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
1,150 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
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Tioga Mills. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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 (1,150 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,500 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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