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File No. 1626-SPARKS-ST

1626 Sparks St

Neighborhood
Ogontz
Records on file
3
First filed Dec 9, 2025Last activity Aug 11, 2026

On the record

Distress signals the city holds against this parcel — back taxes, open code violations, and unsafe designations.

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No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, ground fault receptacle arc fault, install doorbell, wire molds, arc fault 20 amp, 3-way switch replacement, exterior fixture, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixture, replace receptacles and switches, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to NEC FISHING · contractor: ANTHONY L DAVIS JR

  2. Issued Mar 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - ROCKER SWITCH (AMP ONLY), (4) REPLACE BEDROOM FIXTURE, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (2) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (2) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (2) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (1) INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (1) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) 100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL - 30 SPACE PANEL. ALL WIRING WILL BE FISHED OR IN WIRE MOLD. · contractor: FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC

  3. Issued Dec 9, 2025

    Permit issued — EZ Masonry Facade Replacement

    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 sh

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Sources: Phila. Dept. of Records (deeds), L&I (permits, licenses & violations), Dept. of Revenue (tax delinquencies). Data reflects the public record as of our last weekly ingest; last activity on file August 11, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.