3480 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3480 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 9 not closed, and 52 violations, 18 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 3480 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 1st and 2nd floors, 3-way switch replacements, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, doorbell, exterior fixtures with motion detector, replace receptacles and switches, trouble shoot front bedroom outlet, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to nec fishing
- General permit minor Nov 2025Completed
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 2025Issued
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 furnace only, in like & kind, using existing ductwork.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Issued
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Issued
Install one thousand amp electrical services and two meter sockes with proper grounding and bonding. install two feeders and one 600 amp subpanel for house and one 400 amp subpanel for tenant space. install lighting, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting and receptacle outlets. install fire alarm system. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Issued
Installation of plumbing fixtures with piping. 4 hwh, 1 bfp, 6 lav, 6 wc, 13 hand sinks, 1 floor drain, 10 hub drains.
- Commercial building permit May 2025Issued
For level ii alterations to existing tenant spaces. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Personal services
- General permit minor Nov 2024Completed
Ez permit standards windows & doors for replacement of exterior windows & doors without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. replacement of 16 windows in existing openings
- General permit minor Nov 2024Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. demolition of interior non-bearing partitions and ceiling throughout 2 story structure per e-z permit standard to comply case cf-2024-116228
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Scholler, 3320 Collins St (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 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
1,200 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
350 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
650 ft
Webster Sch (650 ft), Deep Roots CS (950 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,750 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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