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File No. 198-SPARKS-ST

198 Sparks St

Neighborhood
Olney
Records on file
3
First filed Jun 22, 2026Last activity Oct 1, 2026

On the record

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

Clear

No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Oct 1, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install 1 light switch, 2 light fixtures and 3 duplex receptacles · contractor: PHILLY TELECOM

  2. Issued Sep 2, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO ENCLOSE THE FRONT PORCH AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* · contractor: CONROY THOMPSON

  3. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    Permit issued — New construction, addition, GFA change

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO ENCLOSE FRONT PORCH OF EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. · contractor: MAGDALIS MELO

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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 October 1, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.