House report

2808 Amber St

3 bd1 ba2 stories1,060 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$129K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$100K$200KZIP 19134 (Port Richmond · Kensington) median$154K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19134 (Port Richmond · Kensington) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  4. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  5. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  6. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  9. InspectionVAC INSP
  10. InspectionVAC INSP
  11. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  12. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  14. InspectionVAC INSP
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  18. LicenseNICHOLAS LOMAX: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES
  22. L&I violationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  32. L&I violationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED
  33. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. L&I violationEXT S-STEPS REPAIR
  39. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT
  40. L&I violationELEC-CABLES/WIRES LOOSE-RES
  41. L&I violationCOOKING/HEATING FAC LEAKS-RES
  42. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  43. L&I violationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ
  44. L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. LicenseNICHOLAS LOMAX: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  47. LicenseMC LAUGHLIN FRANCIS & E: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  48. LicenseCARMELO J ORTIZ: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  49. Deed / saleDeed / sale $60K
  50. LicenseCARMELO J ORTIZ: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  51. LicenseMC LAUGHLIN FRANCIS & E: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  52. Deed / saleDeed / sale $500

Flags: 4 open L&I violations · $9K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $4K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$405/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $28,900 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $153,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 252444200
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$9,076.68 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2012–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$4,836.80 principal$2,535.60 interest$412.22 penalty$1,292.06 other charges
10years recorded 2012–2021tax periods 2022-02-26last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Yespayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $73,100 total assessment, $73,100 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $4,267.94 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2012$860.45 total · $430.40 principal · $161.40 interest · $30.13 penalty2013$661.60 total · $445.87 principal · $127.07 interest · $31.21 penalty2014$887.44 total · $593.29 principal · $115.69 interest · $41.53 penalty2015$830.85 total · $593.29 principal · $62.30 interest · $41.53 penalty2016$1,027.60 total · $861.20 principal · $12.92 interest · $8.61 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,060 sqft livable area
Lot
770 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Below average city code 5
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

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Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

NICHOLAS LOMAXInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 20, 2007 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

CARMELO J ORTIZInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 2, 2005 · Terminal license date Mar 5, 2007

MC LAUGHLIN FRANCIS & EInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 18, 2004 · Terminal license date Nov 20, 2007

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 52 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 631546 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-000579 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  3. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-000579 · Violation VI-2024-000453 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN

  4. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2024-000579 · Violation VI-2024-000454 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

  5. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2024-000579 · Violation VI-2024-000455 · Code PM15-901.1 · OPEN

  6. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2024-000579 · Violation VI-2024-000456 · Code PM15-304.19V · OPEN

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-000579 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 631546 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  9. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 631546 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 631546 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 631546 · Violation 211948978 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  12. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 631546 · Violation 211948977 · Code PM15-304.19V · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  13. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 631546 · Violation 211948979 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  14. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 631546 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 491753 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 451508 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 451508 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  18. License terminal eventNICHOLAS LOMAX: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 429367 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 451508 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 451508 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. ViolationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES

    Case 451508 · Violation 3624899 · Code PM-405.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP

    Case 451508 · Violation 3624898 · Code PM-302.4/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 451508 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  24. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 332728 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 332728 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 332728 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  27. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 332728 · Violation 2556754 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 332728 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 298237 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 298237 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  31. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 298237 · Violation 2290120 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. ViolationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED

    Case 298237 · Violation 2290121 · Code PM-102.8/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 298237 · Violation 2290119 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 298237 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  35. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 137744 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137744 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137744 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  38. ViolationEXT S-STEPS REPAIR

    Case 137744 · Violation 780300 · Code PM-304.1/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 137744 · Violation 780302 · Code PM-304.8/7 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  40. ViolationELEC-CABLES/WIRES LOOSE-RES

    Case 137744 · Violation 780303 · Code PM-407.2/11 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. ViolationCOOKING/HEATING FAC LEAKS-RES

    Case 137744 · Violation 780304 · Code PM-406.1/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  42. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 137744 · Violation 780305 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  43. ViolationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ

    Case 137744 · Violation 780299 · Code PM-602.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  44. ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 137744 · Violation 780301 · Code PM-407.2/6 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137744 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  46. License issue eventNICHOLAS LOMAX: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 429367 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  47. License terminal eventMC LAUGHLIN FRANCIS & E: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 229563 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  48. License terminal eventCARMELO J ORTIZ: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 305130 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  49. Recorded transfer$60K transfer

    2007

  50. License issue eventCARMELO J ORTIZ: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 305130 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  51. License issue eventMC LAUGHLIN FRANCIS & E: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 229563 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  52. Recorded transfer$500 transfer

    2004

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 2:37 AM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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