# Building permits at 1001 Bluff St, Pittsburgh, PA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $49M new building at 1102 Forbes Ave, permitted Jul 13.

22 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 27: Alterations to an existing fire alarm system including new smoke detectors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 990 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Fire systems | Alterations to an existing fire alarm system including new smoke detectors, occupant notification, and initiating devices in higher-education labs/ offices (related to bda-2026-05796). | $30,000 | [FAS-2026-05596](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05596/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2026-05796. Work includes new interior mechanical appliances, ductwork and exhaust system. | $75,000 | [MP-2026-04400](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04400/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Electrical | Alterations to the existing electrical system, including new panel, circuits, and lighting - related to bda-2026-05796 | $60,000 | [EP-2026-04370](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04370/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior alterations including new walls, ceilings (interior and exterior), spray fireproofing repairs, insulation, casework and finishes. | $180,000 | [BDA-2026-05796](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05796/) |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior renovation of labs 310, 221a, & 255. Work includes finishes, MEP systems within area of work, casework, equipment, and replacement of rooftop exhaust fans. | $130,000 | [MP-2024-10010](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-10010/) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Electrical | Interior renovation of labs 310, 221a, & 255. | $105,000 | [EP-2024-08214](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-08214/) |
| May 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of labs 310, 221a, & 255. Work includes finishes, MEP systems within area of work, casework, equipment, and replacement of rooftop exhaust fans. | $900,000 | [BP-2024-04288](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2024-04288/) |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing hydronic and exhaust systems to install interior and exterior equipment and ductwork. | $125,000 | [MP-2023-00695](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2023-00695/) |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Fire systems |  | $4,000 | [FAS-2023-10537](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2023-10537/) |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bp-2022-16978. Work includes new branch circuits and lighting | $70,000 | [EP-2022-04950](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-04950/) |
| May 17, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to to change layout and update 2 labs and offices | $500,000 | [BP-2022-16978](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2022-16978/) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical systems for labs and offices | $105,000 | [EP-2022-17787](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-17787/) |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm system for labs and offices work includes new circuit wiring and devices. | $2,635 | [FAS-2022-18360](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2022-18360/) |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical systems for labs and offices work includes demolition, new HVAC fan coil unit, piping, exhaust system and ductwork | $86,856 | [MP-2022-17546](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2022-17546/) |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to labs and offices work includes partial demolition, new walls, ceilings, doors & hardware, lab equip., casework and finishes | $500,000 | [BP-2022-10598](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2022-10598/) |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Fire systems | Replace existing corridor beam detectors with hard wired smoke detectors. | $70,000 | [FAS-2022-09664](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2022-09664/) |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Fire systems | Interior & exterior alterations to fire alarm system for renovated labs | $5,000 | [FAS-2021-06117](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2021-06117/) |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Electrical | Interior & exterior alterations to electrical system for renovated labs. Includes new feeders, new & modified panelboards, new branch circuits & wiring, power devices, lighting & controls. | $200,000 | [EP-2021-06106](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-06106/) |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior & exterior alterations to mechanical system for renovated labs. Includes new fancoil units, new & modified piping, new ductwork, exhaust system, grilles & difussers. | $140,000 | [MP-2021-06112](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2021-06112/) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to educational labs include new walls, ceilings, finishes, doors & hardware. Exterior alterations to soffit under renovated labs | $500,000 | [BP-2021-06099](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2021-06099/) |
| May 5, 2020 | Fire systems | Installation of new devices on existing fire alarm system to provide complete smoke detector coverage - amended to reflect minor detector changes in the field | Not listed | [FAS-2019-11078](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2019-11078/) |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Fire systems | Install smoke detectors & horn/ strobes in (2) biology labs & associated prep area. | $8,000 | [FAS-2019-00116](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2019-00116/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1102 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1102-forbes-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Other | Install 2 mrc underground tanks with impervious lining with mrc and a lined raingarden with mrc | $150,000 | [SWP-2025-07128](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SWP-2025-07128/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [700 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-forbes-ave/) | 820 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of replacement facp in front desk fire command center and transponder panels on upper floors | $100,000 | [FAS-2026-03171](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03171/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 650 ft N | Fire systems |  | $55,000 | [SSP-2026-03847](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03847/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical |  | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04408](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04408/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1102 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1102-forbes-ave/) | 990 ft NE | New building | Construction of a new 5-story building | $48,925,219 | [BDA-2024-08149](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-08149/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 650 ft N | Fire systems | New notification and initiating devices for cahnge in use assembly space | $14,000 | [FAS-2026-03941](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03941/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Fire systems | Install new wet sprinkler systems in rockwell hall basement | $180,051 | [SSP-2026-03769](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03769/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1000 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1000-locust-st/) | 340 ft NE | Fire systems |  | $2,500 | [FAS-2026-03931](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03931/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Fire systems | Modification/replacement/adding new devices to existing building system including circuit wiring, initating and occupant notification devices. | $12,000 | [FAS-2026-03292](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03292/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 650 ft N | Sign | Illuminated individual suspended letter sign (18'-10" x 1'-4") below entrance canopy | $12,000 | [BDA-2026-00942](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00942/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 650 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | New fcu, vav, exhaust, and all associated ductwork | $356,000 | [MP-2026-01708](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01708/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1155 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1155-bluff-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair |  | $75,750 | [BDA-2026-04671](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04671/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | New panel, feeder, branch circuit wiring, receptacles, and lighting | $266,050 | [EP-2026-01707](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01707/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [801 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/801-bluff-st/) | 470 ft W | Electrical |  | $4,500 | [EP-2026-02875](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02875/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Fire systems | Install a new cooking hood suppression system in relation to bda-2025-12589. | $38,500 | [SSP-2026-01937](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01937/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | New exhaust connections for toilet rooms g100d & g100e in basement, replace fain coil units 1-6 | $200,000 | [MP-2026-00880](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00880/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [801 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/801-bluff-st/) | 470 ft W | Fire systems |  | $4,579 | [SSP-2026-03168](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03168/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 650 ft N | Fire systems |  | $60,000 | [SSP-2026-03032](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03032/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Electrical | Replace existing panels (outside rm g100d) with new, replace lighting in rms g16, g17, & g18. Provide power for rooms g100e & g100d. | $80,000 | [EP-2026-00879](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00879/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [700 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-5th-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | No work - modification to co # 43226, use of floors 2 through 4 as offices in existing building. Change in lessee | Not listed | [BDA-2026-06036](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06036/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1016 5th Ave #401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1016-5th-ave-%23401/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Alterations to vacant 1st floor to create bar and restaurant. | $20,000 | [BDA-2024-08354](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-08354/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [905 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/905-watson-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | Alteration to the existing automatic fire alarm system with suppression system supervision. Work includes new panels, devices and wiring. | $32,516 | [FAS-2026-03087](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03087/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1365 Seitz St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1365-seitz-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Alterations to electrical system, lighting & controls for 12th floor, laundry/ loung | $22,000 | [EP-2026-02463](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02463/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on Bluff St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1123 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1123-bluff-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025
- [1155 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1155-bluff-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [801 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/801-bluff-st/): newest permit May 27, 2026
- [1347 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1347-bluff-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025

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Map, all 22 permits at this address and 23 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1001-bluff-st/