# Building permits at 1350 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.3M alteration or repair at 1447 Smallman St, permitted Aug 7. 21 permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 10: Alterations to existing fire alarm system to add and relocate notification devices. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 860 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 10, 2026 | Fire systems | Alterations to existing fire alarm system to add and relocate notification devices, add one initiating device to existing circuits. | $4,000 | [FAS-2026-05154](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05154/) | | Feb 27, 2026 | Fire systems | Fire alarm for common corridor between existing building lobbies including circuit wiring, occupant notification devices, and intiating devices. | $35,000 | [FAS-2026-00041](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-00041/) | | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical | New lighting/power in corridors, lobbies and office | $152,000 | [EP-2026-00215](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00215/) | | Jan 15, 2026 | Fire systems | Above ground system in asscoiation with work performed under | $107,107 | [SSP-2025-07422](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-07422/) | | Jan 15, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical systems for new tenant fit-out. Work includes new vav terminal units, ductwork, difussers & grilles. | $26,610 | [MP-2025-09068](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-09068/) | | Jan 14, 2026 | Electrical | | $2,000 | [EP-2025-08034](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-08034/) | | Jan 12, 2026 | Sign | 2 Flush individual illuminated letter signs one facing 14th st (11'-6" x 3'-0") and one facing liberty ave (13'-6" x 3'-5") | $12,000 | [BDA-2025-11192](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11192/) | | Dec 16, 2025 | Electrical | Installation of new emergency diesel generator at north side of building exterior | $132,924 | [EP-2025-08012](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-08012/) | | Nov 19, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2025-09009. Work includes new interior and exterior equipment, ductwork and hydraunic system | $394,412 | [MP-2025-07420](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-07420/) | | Nov 19, 2025 | Fire systems | | $15,000 | [FAS-2025-07424](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-07424/) | | Nov 12, 2025 | Electrical | New panels, transformer, wiring, power, and lighting as part of 1st floor office tenant fit-out | $490,000 | [EP-2025-07423](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-07423/) | | Nov 5, 2025 | Fire systems | | $19,500 | [SSP-2025-07998](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-07998/) | | Oct 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations as part of 1st floor tenant fit-out | $475,000 | [BDA-2025-09009](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09009/) | | Oct 24, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm system for potion of ground floor tennant space | $35,000 | [FAS-2025-06324](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-06324/) | | Oct 20, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Office fit out including new ductwork, equipment, | $342,000 | [MP-2025-06311](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-06311/) | | Sep 26, 2025 | Fire systems | | $37,500 | [SSP-2025-06838](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-06838/) | | Sep 12, 2025 | Electrical | Nterior & exterior alterations existing office building for new tenant office space. | $345,000 | [EP-2025-06323](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-06323/) | | Sep 10, 2025 | Roofing | New entry storefront, guards, handrail, windows and curtain wall and roof repairs | $175,000 | [BDA-2025-07038](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-07038/) | | Aug 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Nterior & exterior alterations existing office building for new tenant office space. | $350,000 | [BDA-2025-05297](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-05297/) | | Jul 16, 2025 | Sign | Construction of new ground sign at northern side of the site | $12,400 | [BDA-2025-03287](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-03287/) | | Jul 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to create connecting common corridor between existing building lobbies. Work includes selctive demolition, new walls, ceilings, doors & hardware and finishes. | $150,000 | [BDA-2025-05057](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-05057/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 25 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of notification devices, smoke detectors, addressable loop. | $18,621 | [FAS-2026-05820](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05820/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [1401 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1401-penn-ave/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Exterior diesel generator and ats | $23,000 | [EP-2026-05741](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05741/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Fire systems | Alterations to an existing water based, above ground system including new sprinkler heads as part of a tenant fit-out (realted to bda-2026-05857). | $15,518 | [SSP-2026-05632](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05632/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement | Not listed | [FP-2026-00364](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2026-00364/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Installation of two feeders, two new panels, new branch wiring for receptacles, lighting, mechanical equipment and other misc office equipment. | $148,968 | [EP-2026-04291](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04291/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of new HVAC for initial tenant fitout inclducing new ductwork, vavs, exhuast fan, return and supply grilles, and thermostats. | $148,968 | [MP-2026-04292](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04292/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | New building | Initial tentant fitout including new parition walls, doors, and new fixtures and finishes. | $434,490 | [BDA-2026-05857](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05857/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant fit out on 4th floor | $1,275,000 | [FP-2026-00930](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2026-00930/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1435 Bedford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1435-bedford-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | No work, new occupant load placard (related to 12-b-01484 & 17-b-04618). | Not listed | [BDA-2026-05889](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05889/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Fire systems | Alterations to sprinkler system for initial tenant fit out, including relocated and additional sprinkler heads- related to bda-2026-02188 | $48,728 | [SSP-2026-04409](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04409/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1212 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1212-smallman-st/) | 380 ft W | Fire systems | Alteration to the existing emergency voice/alarm communication system to replace exisitng notification devices and provide new circuits with new notification devices. | $36,000 | [FAS-2026-03063](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03063/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Fire systems | Fire alarm system for tenant fit-out on the 6th floor as part of a phased, new construction project | $41,768 | [FAS-2026-04223](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04223/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | New building | First build out of tenant improvement for 6th floor | Not listed | [FP-2026-01879](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2026-01879/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1435 Bedford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1435-bedford-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | | $1,500 | [EP-2026-03573](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03573/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1520 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1520-penn-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Replacement of existing penthouse generator and installation of a new rooftop fuel oil storage tank. | $1,200,000 | [EP-2024-11174](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-11174/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical work for tenant fit-out on the 6th floor as part of a phased, new construction project. The new use includes offices, training, and conference rooms. Work includes two (2) new HVAC units on roof of eight story structure. | $445,520 | [MP-2026-01878](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01878/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Tenant fit-out on the 6th floor as part of a phased, new construction project. The new use includes offices, training spaces, and conference rooms. | $501,210 | [EP-2026-01877](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01877/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1520 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1520-penn-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations to penthouse for the replacement of existing penthouse generator and installation of a new rooftop fuel oil storage tank. | $100,000 | [BDA-2024-01447](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-01447/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | New building | Tenant fit-out on the 6th floor as part of a phased, new construction project. The new use includes offices, training, and conference rooms. | $1,113,800 | [BDA-2026-02188](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02188/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Fire systems | Above-ground suppression work for an intial office fitout. Work includes replacing & relocating existing sprinkler heads on the 4th floor. | $45,000 | [SSP-2026-01608](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01608/) | | May 8, 2026 | [1447 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1447-smallman-st/) | 860 ft N | Fire systems | Fire alarm work for an intial office fitout. | $30,000 | [FAS-2026-01607](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-01607/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [1001 Liberty Ave #200](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1001-liberty-ave-%23200/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tenant fit-out in existing hotel lobby including new walls, door, kitchen prep, and finishes. | $52,300 | [BDA-2026-06214](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06214/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [131 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/131-15th-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Inteiror renovations to mechanical system (vav boxes), ductwork, on portions of level 1, and 2 | $92,800 | [MP-2024-13802](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-13802/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [131 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/131-15th-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Inteiror renovations to portions of level 1 (floor slab and framing in worshop), 2 and 4 floor and finishes. This includes work under bda-2024-07180 & bda-2024-07288. | Not listed | [FP-2024-14599](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2024-14599/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [131 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/131-15th-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition of room 1888 (portion of slab and wall) preparing for interior renovation per bda-2024-07180 | $20,000 | [BDA-2024-07288](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-07288/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Penn Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1401 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1401-penn-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026 - [1421 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1421-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026 - [1237 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1237-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026 - [1520 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1520-penn-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [1625 Penn Ave #102](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1625-penn-ave-%23102/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [1636 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1636-penn-ave/): newest permit Jan 16, 2025 - [1719 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1719-penn-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [1734 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1734-penn-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 - [960 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/960-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026 - [946 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/946-penn-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 --- Source: Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections permit data (https://data.wprdc.org/dataset/pli-permits), City of Pittsburgh, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). 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