# Building permits at 115 53rd St, Pittsburgh, PA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 800 ft since May 1, the largest $140,000.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 13, 2025: Repair stairs going from first floor to second floor at existing single-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 470 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Repair stairs going from first floor to second floor at existing single-family dwelling | $2,000 | [BDA-2025-02179](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-02179/) |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Addition | Addition of a new front porch to an existing single family dwelling | $5,000 | [BP-2021-03576](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2021-03576/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [208 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/208-55th-st/) | 800 ft NE | New building | Installation of UL 300 hood suppression system at new kitchen hood- related to bp-2024-07252 | $3,500 | [SSP-2026-03051](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03051/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5304 Holmes St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5304-holmes-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair |  | $3,032 | [BDA-2026-08206](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08206/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5336 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5336-butler-st/) | 470 ft N | New building | Installation of suppression system for type i hood in restaurant in existing building | $2,250 | [SSP-2026-05913](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05913/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5311 Wickliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5311-wickliff-st/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Partial rewire | $3,000 | [EP-2026-05928](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05928/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [306 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/306-54th-st/) | 330 ft NE | Alteration or repair |  | $14,722 | [BDA-2026-08172](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08172/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5237 Wickliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5237-wickliff-st/) | 990 ft S | Fire systems | New suppression system monitoring at single family dwelling per pli-bap-2026-00178 | $500 | [FAS-2026-04811](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04811/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5312 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5312-butler-st/) | 350 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Replace existing, rotting railroad tie retaining wall behind the shed in the rear of the property with a versalok system. | $50,000 | [BDA-2025-05825](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-05825/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5275 Butler St #690](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5275-butler-st-%23690/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | New power and lighting on existing panel with sign power as part of fit-out of 1st floor tenant space as small cafe | $30,000 | [EP-2026-03136](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03136/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [5275 Butler St #690](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5275-butler-st-%23690/) | 590 ft NW | Addition | Addition of a single sprinkler head as part of fit-out of 1st floor tenant space as small cafe | $3,000 | [SSP-2026-03303](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03303/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5200 Carnegie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5200-carnegie-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement/construction of two-teir deck with stairs to grade at of existing two-family dwelling | $1,100 | [BDA-2025-08037](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-08037/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5311 Wickliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5311-wickliff-st/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Removing old electric service. Putting in new 200 amp electric service. | $1,800 | [EP-2026-05235](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05235/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [5275 Butler St #690](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5275-butler-st-%23690/) | 590 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | New ductwork, exhaust, and ahu(heat pump) with exterior condenser as part of alterations as part of fit-out of 1st floor tenant space as small cafe without cooking equipment | $50,000 | [MP-2026-03137](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03137/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5323 Dresden Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5323-dresden-way/) | 350 ft N | Alteration or repair | New wood stoop stairs and landing with motorized chair lift at stairs. | $5,000 | [BDA-2025-08122](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-08122/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5305 Duncan St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5305-duncan-st/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair |  | $19,365 | [BDA-2026-06809](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06809/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5413 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5413-butler-st/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | rewire building, existing circuitry, 200 amp service | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04947](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04947/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5275 Butler St #690](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5275-butler-st-%23690/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alterations as part of fit-out of 1st floor tenant space as small cafe without cooking equipment | $125,000 | [BDA-2026-03772](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03772/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5426 Carnegie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5426-carnegie-st/) | 660 ft NE | Electrical | PV solar panel installation roof mounted | $22,140 | [EP-2026-04495](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04495/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5417 Keystone St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5417-keystone-st/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Kitchen renovation | $5,000 | [EP-2026-03515](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03515/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [520 Kendall St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/520-kendall-st/) | 740 ft E | New building | New two family dwelling, prefabricated | $140,000 | [PLI-MTG-2026-03555](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/PLI-MTG-2026-03555/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5336 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5336-butler-st/) | 470 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical system on first floor including mau and type i hood | $40,000 | [MP-2026-00241](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00241/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [407 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/407-52nd-st/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair |  | $15,000 | [BDA-2025-07404](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-07404/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [407 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/407-52nd-st/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair |  | $15,000 | [BDA-2025-07396](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-07396/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5259 Duncan St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5259-duncan-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair |  | $27,277 | [BDA-2026-04830](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04830/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5417 Keystone St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5417-keystone-st/) | 600 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Kitchen renovation | $75,000 | [BDA-2026-04292](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04292/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5237 Wickliff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5237-wickliff-st/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | Service, power and lighting for new construction of single-family dwelling. | $15,000 | [EP-2026-03178](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03178/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [5201 Keystone St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5201-keystone-st-%233/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical |  | $1,000 | [EP-2026-03422](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03422/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [5226 Holmes St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5226-holmes-st/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair |  | $9,536 | [BDA-2026-04269](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04269/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5336 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5336-butler-st/) | 470 ft N | Electrical | Electrical service, power and lighting on first floor | $40,000 | [EP-2026-00240](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00240/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5151 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5151-butler-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Sign | Illuminated projecting sign (3'-2" wide x 2'-6" high) | $4,500 | [BDA-2026-05156](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05156/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5149 Keystone St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5149-keystone-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair |  | $1,606 | [BDA-2026-07414](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07414/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5147 Carnegie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5147-carnegie-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair |  | $7,500 | [BDA-2026-07114](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07114/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [5148 Dresden Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5148-dresden-way/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair |  | $7,942 | [BDA-2026-06962](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06962/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [5132 Carnegie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5132-carnegie-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair |  | $19,305 | [BDA-2026-06081](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06081/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [5573 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5573-butler-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair |  | $11,028 | [BDA-2026-06048](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06048/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [911 Mccandless Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/911-mccandless-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replace ridge beam, structural attachments | $38,000 | [BDA-2026-05122](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05122/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5151 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5151-butler-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | This project includes the conversion of an existing tenant space into a non-alcoholic bar with retail. Mechanical work includes interior ductwork reconfiguration. Existing exhaust & rooftop unit to remain. Associated with bda-2025-12489. | $17,600 | [MP-2026-03167](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03167/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [5151 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5151-butler-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | This project includes the conversion of an existing tenant space into a non-alcoholic bar with retail. Work to include minor demolition on the second level (no demo to occur on mezzanine level), new accessible bathrooms, new bar and retail area in addition to a back of house space. New wiring for fi | $30,000 | [EP-2026-02317](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02317/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [5151 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5151-butler-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fire systems | New fixtures and system for 2nd and 3rd floor including automatic smoke detection, manual fire alarm, and occupant notification fixtures | $12,000 | [FAS-2026-03745](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03745/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [5145 Keystone St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5145-keystone-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing an AC outside of the residence. | $6,495 | [MP-2026-02020](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02020/) |

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