# Building permits at 196 42nd St, Pittsburgh, PA

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 8: Code interpretation, process questions. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 63 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Other | Code interpretation, process questions, and review prior to variance requests (boa and pa l&i)- regarding accessibility requirements for occupancy change to store, and requirements for potential combination with adjacent restaurant into a single building | $50,000 | [PLI-MTG-2025-08023](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/PLI-MTG-2025-08023/) |
| May 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | General review - questions regarding accessibility and exterior wall fire rating requirements for complete change of occupancy group, r3 to m. | $80,000 | [PLI-MTG-2025-02287](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/PLI-MTG-2025-02287/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [185 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/185-41st-st/) | 220 ft W | Alteration or repair | No work - partial change in use for portion of first floor as office and vehicle show room in existing building | Not listed | [BDA-2025-12527](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12527/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [4213 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4213-butler-st/) | 190 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical ventilation & type i kitchen exhaust for a new, take-out kitchen. | $25,000 | [MP-2026-02099](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02099/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [4119 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4119-butler-st/) | 85 ft S | Alteration or repair |  | $15,828 | [BDA-2026-08123](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08123/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4213 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4213-butler-st/) | 190 ft NE | Electrical | Approve use & tenant fitout for a new, take-out kitchen with electric fryers. | $1,200 | [EP-2026-04548](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04548/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [4130 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4130-butler-st/) | 200 ft SE | Fire systems | Alterations to existing fire alarm system including new notification appliances, initiating devices, and associated wiring related to bda-2026-00935 | $4,500 | [FAS-2026-05005](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05005/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4213 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4213-butler-st/) | 190 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Approve use & tenant fitout for a new, take-out kitchen with electric fryers. | $20,000 | [BDA-2025-12191](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12191/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [4125 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4125-butler-st/) | 40 ft SE | Fire systems | Hood suppression system for interior renovation for a small restaurant fit out with type i hood in kitchen. | $2,000 | [SSP-2025-03421](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-03421/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4130 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4130-butler-st/) | 200 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical work for new type 1 kitchen exhaust hood, grease ductwork, fans, & controls in existing restaurant. Associated with mp-2025-09281. | $18,000 | [EP-2026-04394](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04394/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [4130 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4130-butler-st/) | 200 ft SE | Electrical |  | $2,000 | [EP-2026-04191](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04191/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [4130 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4130-butler-st/) | 200 ft SE | Alteration or repair | No work - no change in occupancy: continued use of first floor as restaurant in existing two story building | Not listed | [BDA-2026-00935](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00935/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4125 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4125-butler-st/) | 40 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New type i hood and exhaust system in kitchen for restaurant in existing two story building | $2,000 | [MP-2025-03420](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-03420/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [178 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/178-44th-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior gut remodel including structural modification at 1st and 2nd floors | $10,000 | [BDA-2026-09403](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-09403/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [240 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/240-main-st/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair |  | $10,800 | [BDA-2026-09143](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-09143/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [177 45th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-45th-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | New oors and windows at existing single-family | $1,800 | [BDA-2026-09026](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-09026/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [260 Fisk St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/260-fisk-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair |  | $22,037 | [BDA-2026-08814](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08814/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [249 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/249-42nd-st/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair |  | $4,370 | [BDA-2026-08838](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08838/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [4108 Foster St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4108-foster-st/) | 420 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alterations to a single-family dwelling including new kitchen on 1st floor, interior stairs, new batroom & laundry room on the 2nd floor. Exterior work includes replacement of covered rear porch, patio, & new concrete parking pad. | $125,000 | [BDA-2026-07601](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07601/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [4207 Bessemer St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4207-bessemer-st/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Knob and Tube Removal 200 Amp Service Upgrade New 240/120V 30 Amp Dryer Line | $15,000 | [EP-2026-06005](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06005/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [187 Locarna Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/187-locarna-way/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair |  | $10,900 | [BDA-2026-08249](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08249/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [4217 Bessemer St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4217-bessemer-st/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | rewire knob and tube with new romex as per code. | $6,000 | [EP-2026-05879](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05879/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [260 Fisk St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/260-fisk-st/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construction of two new wood decks and stairs to grade | $35,000 | [BDA-2026-05174](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05174/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [266 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/266-44th-st/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair |  | $17,008 | [BDA-2026-07450](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07450/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [4063 Saint Johns Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4063-saint-johns-way/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair |  | $6,116 | [BDA-2026-07290](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07290/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [245 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/245-42nd-st/) | 640 ft E | Alteration or repair |  | $21,083 | [BDA-2026-07339](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07339/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [134 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/134-44th-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | house rewire | $4,000 | [EP-2026-04971](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04971/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [182 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/182-41st-st/) | 350 ft SW | Electrical | house rewire | $5,000 | [EP-2026-04938](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04938/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [145 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/145-43rd-st/) | 650 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | new furnace and a/c | $8,000 | [MP-2026-04694](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04694/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [262 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/262-44th-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to include new finshes kitchen and bathroom renovations exterior alterations to include new siding doors and windows throught. Approve use as a single-family dwelling | $75,000 | [BDA-2026-05536](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05536/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [136 43rd Half St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/136-43rd-half-st/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair |  | $15,323 | [BDA-2024-07423](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-07423/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [145 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/145-43rd-st/) | 650 ft N | Electrical | Power and Lighting. Service Reconnect In-kind. | $9,878 | [EP-2026-04310](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04310/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [134 1/2 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/134-1_2-44th-st/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair |  | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-05761](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05761/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [166 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/166-42nd-st/) | 280 ft NW | Alteration or repair |  | $12,927 | [BDA-2026-05592](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05592/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [237 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/237-main-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair |  | $1,495 | [BDA-2026-05392](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05392/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [171 Almond Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/171-almond-way/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair |  | $4,500 | [BDA-2026-03308](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03308/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [262 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/262-44th-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Service and house rewire | $18,000 | [EP-2026-04041](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04041/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [153 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/153-43rd-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair |  | $13,391 | [BDA-2026-05441](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05441/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [258 45th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/258-45th-st/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair |  | $2,664 | [BDA-2026-04726](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04726/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [161 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/161-41st-st/) | 390 ft W | Alteration or repair |  | $2,150 | [BDA-2026-04572](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04572/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [182 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/182-41st-st/) | 350 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | $3,000 | [MP-2026-03517](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03517/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [234 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/234-42nd-st/) | 480 ft SE | Electrical | House rewired | $12,000 | [EP-2026-03438](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03438/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4034 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4034-butler-st/) | 360 ft S | Fire systems | Provide type 1 cooking hood system, grease ductwork, fans, & controls in existing restaurant. | $5,000 | [SSP-2026-01235](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01235/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [173 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/173-44th-st/) | 740 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and build new 2 car detached garage | $25,000 | [BDA-2025-11268](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11268/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [170 Locarna Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/170-locarna-way/) | 870 ft N | Alteration or repair |  | $14,554 | [BDA-2025-12634](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12634/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [302 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/302-44th-st/) | 880 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install HVAC system | $10,000 | [MP-2026-02949](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02949/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [4017 Butler St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4017-butler-st/) | 420 ft SW | Electrical |  | $1,200 | [EP-2026-02992](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02992/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [4427 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4427-davison-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of deck at rear of existing single-family dwelling | $18,000 | [BDA-2026-03853](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03853/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [130 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/130-44th-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Electrical | 200a service panel, kitchen and mudroom outlets, fixtures, switches | $5,000 | [EP-2026-05853](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05853/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [335 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/335-44th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | complete rewire and new service | $5,500 | [EP-2026-05283](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05283/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [264 46th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/264-46th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Service upgrade | $2,800 | [EP-2026-05428](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05428/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [288 Fisk St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/288-fisk-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | service and rewire | $8,000 | [EP-2026-05466](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05466/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [4424 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4424-davison-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair |  | $16,179 | [BDA-2026-07647](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07647/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [312 Service Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/312-service-way/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair |  | $2,022 | [BDA-2026-07646](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07646/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [133 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/133-44th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair |  | $5,500 | [BDA-2026-04473](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04473/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [130 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/130-44th-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to include new finshes and framing modification as part of renovation of first floor of kitchen, mudroom, and powder room. Replacement rear exterior door and window at existing single-family dwelling | $30,000 | [BDA-2026-06510](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06510/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [174 46th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/174-46th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Replacement of existing electrical system throughout the building | $22,000 | [EP-2025-05957](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-05957/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4311 Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4311-willow-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | 100amp electrical service and non conditioned storage space wiring. | $2,000 | [EP-2026-05214](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05214/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [321 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/321-44th-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair |  | $12,832 | [BDA-2026-06795](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06795/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [343 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/343-42nd-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Install 3 floor jacks in basement of exisitng single-family dwelling | $5,146 | [BDA-2026-06678](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06678/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [174 46th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/174-46th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior abatement and renovation complete with window and door replacements. Exterior work to include new 2nd floor deck and outdoor stair, freestanding carport and front railing and awning replacement | $23,000 | [MP-2025-05958](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-05958/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [335 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/335-44th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Addition | Interior & exterior alterations with roof dormer addition to a three-story single-family dwelling. Work includes selective demolition, structural framing, new walls, ceilings, doors & hardware, casework and finishes. | $50,000 | [BDA-2026-05096](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05096/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [4508 Davison St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4508-davison-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of Ductless Heat Pump System | $14,779 | [MP-2026-01071](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01071/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [147 1/2 45th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/147-1_2-45th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair |  | $18,167 | [BDA-2026-05755](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05755/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [131 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/131-44th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair |  | $33,904 | [BDA-2026-02369](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02369/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on 42nd St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [190 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/190-42nd-st/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024
- [175 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/175-42nd-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026
- [174 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/174-42nd-st/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024
- [166 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/166-42nd-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [234 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/234-42nd-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [245 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/245-42nd-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [249 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/249-42nd-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [140 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/140-42nd-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026
- [259 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/259-42nd-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025
- [121 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/121-42nd-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025

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Map, both permits at this address and 63 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/196-42nd-st/