# Building permits at 1708 Watson St, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $550,000 project at 1450 Colwell St #626, permitted May 4. Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 31: Furnance, ductwork and air conditioner. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 31, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnance, ductwork and air conditioner | $5,000 | [MP-2026-04361](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04361/) | | May 19, 2026 | 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/) | | Feb 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to include new finishes and interior framing modifications as part of work associated bedroom renovation. Exterior alterations to include roof replacement new siding doors and windows at existing single-family dwelling | $15,000 | [BDA-2025-12880](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12880/) | | Dec 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | | $2,000 | [BDA-2025-11768](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11768/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [36 Miltenberger St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/36-miltenberger-st/) | 390 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/) | 870 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/) | 550 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/) | 750 ft SW | 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 26, 2026 | [232 Dinwiddie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/232-dinwiddie-st/) | 920 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | $5,575 | [BDA-2026-07718](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07718/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1622 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1622-locust-st/) | 750 ft SW | 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/) | 700 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/) | 750 ft SW | 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/) | 750 ft SW | 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/) | 750 ft SW | 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/) | 460 ft NW | Electrical | | $100 | [EP-2026-03417](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03417/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [1406 5th Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1406-5th-ave-%23101/) | 0.21 mi 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 24, 2026 | [1406 5th Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1406-5th-ave-%23101/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | | Not listed | [OLP-2026-05045](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-05045/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [271 Dinwiddie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/271-dinwiddie-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Service upgrade 150 amps | $2,200 | [EP-2026-03672](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03672/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1450 Colwell St #626](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1450-colwell-st-%23626/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Watson St with permits, nearest house number first: - [905 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/905-watson-st/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026 - [704 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/704-watson-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 --- 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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