3485 Amber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3485 Amber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 3485 Amber Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2026Completed
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. furnace replacement only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. phdc job wo 217809
- General permit minor Jul 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
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.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2023Completed
For the erection of a detached structure as per plans. to comply with violation cf-2020-044039. a separate permit application will be required for a lawful occupancy sign for the outside assembly space.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Completed
To partially address l&i violation cf-2020-044039 for working without permits; for the legalization of the erection of a detached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application; outdoor lighting for parking lot to comply with pzc 14-707(5).
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
Install 100 amp sub feel panel; install (20) gfi; install (10) light fixtures. all wires are being fished in pvc pipe, as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace curb trap and fai-pa1#20200512940-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Jan 2020Completed
For the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove existing furnace and install one gibson 54,000 btu 95% gas furnace connect to existing ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replace 3/4 water service as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace curb trap,fai and section of main drain-pa1#20182472466-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
Use of passive recreation on a 60 x 68 section of existing lot. no signs on this permit.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.3 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
1,100 ft
Pioneer Leather Touch Inc and 19 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 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
750 ft
Webster Sch (750 ft), Deep Roots CS (950 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,800 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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