# Building permits at 1634 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $550,000 project at 1450 Colwell St #626, permitted May 4. Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 17, 2025: Demolish 2-story building with basement @ rear of property aka 1643 watson st. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 17, 2025 | Demolition | Demolish 2-story building with basement @ rear of property aka 1643 watson st | $5,000 | [DP-2025-01919](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2025-01919/) | | Oct 17, 2025 | Demolition | Demolish 2-1/2 story building with basement | $25,000 | [DP-2024-12443](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2024-12443/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 31, 2026 | [1708 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1708-watson-st/) | 210 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnance, ductwork and air conditioner | $5,000 | [MP-2026-04361](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04361/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1708 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1708-watson-st/) | 210 ft SE | Electrical | Complete rewire of branch circuits. Existing service, meter socket and main breaker box are to remain. | $5,000 | [EP-2026-03295](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03295/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [36 Miltenberger St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/36-miltenberger-st/) | 590 ft SE | Electrical | Hundred amp service | $1,000 | [EP-2026-06022](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06022/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1501 Colwell St #4](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1501-colwell-st-%234/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $2,000 | [BDA-2026-07977](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07977/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1835 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1835-forbes-ave/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Renovation & reconfiguration for existing 2-story building. Change of use from existing medical clinic (b use) to a school (e use). | $400,000 | [BDA-2026-00703](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00703/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1622 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1622-locust-st/) | 790 ft S | Fire systems | Alterations to an existing fire alarm system including new speaker strobes, wiring, and relocated smoke sensors (related to bda-2025-12657). | $30,610 | [FAS-2026-05545](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05545/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1406 5th Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1406-5th-ave-%23101/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | No work - temporary occupancy only pending completion of bp-2023-13235 | Not listed | [BDA-2026-07213](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07213/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [232 Dinwiddie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/232-dinwiddie-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | $5,575 | [BDA-2026-07718](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07718/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1406 5th Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1406-5th-ave-%23101/) | 930 ft W | Other | | Not listed | [OLP-2026-05045](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-05045/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1622 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1622-locust-st/) | 790 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2025-12657. Work includes new ductwork and hydronic system. | $27,000 | [MP-2025-09200](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-09200/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1715 Blvd Of The Allies](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1715-blvd-of-the-allies/) | 830 ft S | Demolition | Complete demolition of attached 2 story masonry structure with basement | $429,000 | [DP-2026-00287](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-00287/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1622 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1622-locust-st/) | 790 ft S | Fire systems | | $3,200 | [SSP-2026-05427](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05427/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1622 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1622-locust-st/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2025-12657. Work includes new circuits, lighting and low voltage system. | $38,090 | [EP-2025-09198](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09198/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1622 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1622-locust-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to partially change the layout of open office to accommodate private offices. Work includes new wall partitions, ceilings and finishes. | $48,570 | [BDA-2025-12657](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12657/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1605 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1605-5th-ave/) | 260 ft NW | Electrical | | $100 | [EP-2026-03417](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03417/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1450 Colwell St #626](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1450-colwell-st-%23626/) | 880 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of new aboveground suppression system with waterbased wet and dry systems, stand pipe, fdc, and fire pump as part of construction of a 7-story apartment building with integral parking garage | $550,000 | [SSP-2025-08925](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-08925/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 10, 2026 | [271 Dinwiddie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/271-dinwiddie-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Service upgrade 150 amps | $2,200 | [EP-2026-03672](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03672/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1365 Seitz St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1365-seitz-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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 We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on 5th Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1636 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1636-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [1643 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1643-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [1605 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1605-5th-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [1600 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1600-5th-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 - [1714 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1714-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [1450 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1450-5th-ave/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025 - [1410 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1410-5th-ave/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025 - [1406 5th Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1406-5th-ave-%23101/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [1334 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1334-5th-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [1945 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1945-5th-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 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/). Checked 2026-10-08 16:29 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 18 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1634-5th-ave/