# Building permits at 1945 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $400,000 alteration or repair at 1835 Forbes Ave, permitted Sep 25. Five permits here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 6: Modifications to existing fire alarm system including initiating and notification devices. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 6, 2026 | Fire systems | Modifications to existing fire alarm system including initiating and notification devices, wiring, and power supply as part of reconfiguration of 3rd floor office and classrooms | $5,366 | [FAS-2026-00727](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-00727/) | | Feb 19, 2026 | Fire systems | Replace piping and sprinkler heads on 3rd floor to accomidate renovation | $16,327 | [SSP-2026-00943](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-00943/) | | Jan 7, 2026 | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical system & lighting for new open office space, life skills room, learning kitchen, etc. Work includes new panelboards, power devices, lighting & controls as well as power to mech. Equip. | $153,200 | [EP-2025-07273](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-07273/) | | Dec 18, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical system for new open office space, life skills room, learning kitchen, etc. Work includes new mech. Equip. & Controls, ductwork as well as new exhaust system | $99,798 | [MP-2025-07256](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-07256/) | | Nov 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of 3rd floor including new kitchen, partitions, doors, toilet room, and finishes. | $180,000 | [BDA-2025-06818](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-06818/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2026 | [2005 Wyandotte St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2005-wyandotte-st/) | 160 ft E | Electrical | | $5,000 | [EP-2026-05225](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05225/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [214 Seneca St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/214-seneca-st/) | 770 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | $1,000 | [MP-2026-05774](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05774/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [1835 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1835-forbes-ave/) | 760 ft SW | 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 16, 2026 | [2018 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2018-5th-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install two HVAC units | $22,000 | [MP-2026-04888](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04888/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [232 Dinwiddie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/232-dinwiddie-st/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $5,575 | [BDA-2026-07718](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07718/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [2041 5th Ave #4](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2041-5th-ave-%234/) | 540 ft E | Demolition | Demolition of 2 attached 4 story wood and masonry buildings at 2041 5th ave and 2018 de ruad st | $165,000 | [DP-2026-04265](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04265/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [2020 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2020-5th-ave/) | 370 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $50,000 | [BDA-2026-05748](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05748/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2018 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2018-5th-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Electrical | Complete rewire of duplex. | $20,000 | [EP-2026-04079](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04079/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [2018 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2018-5th-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of space for change in use to two family dwelling including new 3-tier deck at rear | $250,000 | [BDA-2026-04236](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04236/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [2005 Blvd Of The Allies](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2005-blvd-of-the-allies/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations to include repars to facade and replacement of doors and windows at exisiting single-family dwelling | $5,600 | [BDA-2026-05212](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05212/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [2018 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2018-5th-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-03687](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03687/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [2013 Blvd Of The Allies](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2013-blvd-of-the-allies/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations to include repairs to facade and replacement of doors and windows at exisiting single-family dwelling | $3,200 | [BDA-2026-05207](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05207/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [36 Miltenberger St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/36-miltenberger-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Hundred amp service | $1,000 | [EP-2026-06022](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06022/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [1708 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1708-watson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Furnance, ductwork and air conditioner | $5,000 | [MP-2026-04361](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04361/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [271 Dinwiddie St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/271-dinwiddie-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Service upgrade 150 amps | $2,200 | [EP-2026-03672](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03672/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1708 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1708-watson-st/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | ## 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: - [2018 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2018-5th-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [2020 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2020-5th-ave/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026 - [2041 5th Ave #4](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2041-5th-ave-%234/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026 - [2120 5th Ave #414](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2120-5th-ave-%23414/): newest permit Dec 24, 2025 - [1714 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1714-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [1643 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1643-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [1636 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1636-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [1634 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1634-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [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 --- 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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