# Building permits at 203 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $72M new building at 3701 5th Ave, permitted Oct 2.

32 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 25, 2024: Interior renovation for portion of 1st floor in existing building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 520 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior renovation for portion of 1st floor in existing building. Renovation for new laborartory area & renovated offices. Exterior, roof work for new exhaust fans. | $315,000 | [MP-2024-10963](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-10963/) |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair |  | $9,000 | [SSP-2024-13440](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2024-13440/) |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Fire systems | Relocation of existing fire alarm devices for renovation of space | $7,500 | [FAS-2024-13437](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2024-13437/) |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Electrical | Renovation for portion of 1st floor in existing building. Renovation for new laborartory area & renovated offices. | $128,000 | [EP-2024-10960](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-10960/) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for portion of 1st floor in existing building. Renovation for new laborartory area & renovated offices. Exterior, roof work for new exhaust fans. | $220,000 | [BDA-2024-02817](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-02817/) |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to sprinkler system to add and reloacte sprinklers to portion of existing office space that includes new data room related to bp-2023-18723 | $18,496 | [SSP-2024-04111](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2024-04111/) |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm system for new fit-out of office space | $23,000 | [FAS-2024-03172](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2024-03172/) |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Fire systems | Installation of audible and visible notification appliance apart of existing system | $8,000 | [FAS-2024-01388](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2024-01388/) |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Fire systems | Mpdify existing system to add/relocate 38 sprinklers | $20,000 | [SSP-2024-01753](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2024-01753/) |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Modification to existing supply and exhaust air system, and addition of separate exhaust system connected to existing building exhaust system and outlet serving 3d printing process related to reconfiguration of exxisting space. | $150,000 | [MP-2023-18726](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2023-18726/) |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to reconfigure a portion (2,639 SQ ft) existing office space (9,584 SQ ft) that includes new data room. | $262,355 | [BP-2023-18723](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-18723/) |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Electrical | Alterations to existing power and lighting system, and installation of new data room and ups system for 3d-printer (bp-2023-18723). | $150,000 | [EP-2023-18729](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-18729/) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Modifications to existing mechanical system to accomodate alterations to the 10th floor of an existing building | $225,200 | [MP-2023-09368](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2023-09368/) |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of rest rooms, elevator lobby, corridors, and tenant space | $308,475 | [BP-2023-09364](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-09364/) |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Electrical | Electrical renovation of level 10 related to bp-2023-09364 including the toilet rooms, corridor and offices consisting of lighting, distribution, and low voltage systems | $233,650 | [EP-2023-09369](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-09369/) |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm renovation on level 7 of the upmc E & ei building | $25,000 | [FAS-2023-09082](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2023-09082/) |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Alteration or repair |  | $30,000 | [SSP-2023-09850](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2023-09850/) |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical renovation of level 7 of the upmc E & ei building related to bp-2023-06925 | $167,000 | [MP-2023-06936](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2023-06936/) |
| May 30, 2023 | Electrical | Electrical renovation of level 7 of the upmc E & ei building related to bp-2023-06925 | $190,000 | [EP-2023-06928](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-06928/) |
| May 30, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of level 7 of the upmc E & ei building | $625,000 | [BP-2023-06925](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-06925/) |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Electrical |  | $10,000 | [EP-2022-08872](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-08872/) |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Exhaust fan system for medical gas storage room exiting through wall directly to outside | $20,000 | [MP-2022-06923](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2022-06923/) |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Electrical |  | $275 | [EP-2022-12088](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-12088/) |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Sign | Illuminated double sided ground sign (eye and ear receiving), ground sign (directional signage) and four sided ground sign (directional signage) at northerly side of existing hospital. | $64,292 | [SP-2022-11010](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SP-2022-11010/) |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Sign | Install 5'9" tall (18.4 SQ ft) ground sign (physician parking only) at eastern side of ten story structure | $1,410 | [SP-2022-00728](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SP-2022-00728/) |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Sign | Installation of metal wayfinding wall sign | $3,450 | [SP-2022-00730](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SP-2022-00730/) |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace toilet room exhaust grilles & associated ductwork & new penthouse exhaust fan...related bp-2019-05911 | $19,500 | [MP-2020-16284](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2020-16284/) |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Electrical | Renovations to toilet rooms 600a, 600b, 700a, 700b... Corridor & waiting area floor / ceiling finishes: levels 6 & 7 | $18,000 | [EP-2020-15463](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2020-15463/) |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Mechanical (HVAC) | In kind replacement of rooftop ductwork...related bp-2019-10745 | $116,000 | [MP-2020-11972](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2020-11972/) |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Renovations to toilet rooms 600a, 600b, 700a, 700b... Corridor & waiting area floor / ceiling finishes: levels 6 & 7 | $100,000 | [BP-2019-05911](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2019-05911/) |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Alteration or repair |  | $10,450 | [SSP-2020-08759](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2020-08759/) |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Healthcare facility authorized to proceed during governor's order - roof replacment | $700,000 | [BP-2019-10745](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2019-10745/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | New building |  | $71,989,164 | [OLP-2026-05519](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-05519/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [120 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/120-mckee-pl/) | 770 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New condensing units, heat pumps, and ductwork as part of fitout of one story building with occupied basement as 1st floor dispensary with basement storage, office, and partial shell space | $27,000 | [MP-2025-04373](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-04373/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3612 5th Ave #303](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3612-5th-ave-%23303/) | 810 ft E | Electrical |  | $150 | [EP-2026-05918](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05918/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | No work - temporary occupancy only pending completion of permit bp-2023-13542 | Not listed | [BDA-2026-07609](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07609/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior alteration in relation to repacing medical equipment and recofiguring space in an existing hospital. Work includes new interior wall partitions, doors, ceilings and finishes. Also work includes removal and reinstallation of 2 windows and surrounding wall. | $250,000 | [BDA-2026-07524](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07524/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [120 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/120-mckee-pl/) | 770 ft SE | Fire systems | Interior alterations and exterior finish work as part of fitout of one story building with occupied basement as 1st floor dispensary with basement storage, office, and partial shell space | $500 | [FAS-2025-04374](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-04374/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [3612 5th Ave #303](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3612-5th-ave-%23303/) | 810 ft E | Sign | *Missing zut use of 4.7 sf, illuminated projecting sign facing 5th ave. | $2,630 | [BDA-2026-07208](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07208/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [238 Chesterfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/238-chesterfield-rd/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | 100 amp service | $1,000 | [EP-2026-05536](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05536/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [120 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/120-mckee-pl/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | New power, lighting, panels, and roof-top non-emergency gas generator as part of fit-out of 1st floor dispensary with basement storage | $400,000 | [EP-2025-04372](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04372/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Illuminated monument sign (6'-0" wide x 6'-0" high) | $17,000 | [EP-2026-04755](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04755/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [109 Atwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/109-atwood-st/) | 980 ft E | Sign | Installation of non-illuminated wall sign | $4,200 | [BDA-2026-04559](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04559/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 860 ft S | Sign | Illuminated monument sign (6'-0" wide x 6'-0" high) | $12,000 | [BDA-2026-01711](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01711/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [164 Carlow Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/164-carlow-dr/) | 910 ft S | Fire systems | Alterations to fire alarm system, including new circuit wiring, initiating and notification devices- related to bda-2026-00095 | $3,000 | [FAS-2026-04338](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04338/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Fire systems |  | $5,000 | [FAS-2026-04290](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04290/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2026-00310. Work includes new circuits, lighting and low voltage system. | $100,000 | [EP-2026-00409](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00409/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [139 Chesterfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/139-chesterfield-rd/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair |  | $1,128 | [BDA-2026-05831](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05831/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of kitchen hood suppression system with ansul r102 system in 11th floor kitchen. Related to project pr-2026-003514. | $32,650 | [SSP-2026-04050](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04050/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement hood suppression system in 11th floor kitchen | $20,000 | [MP-2026-02047](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02047/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Fire systems | Modification to existing fire alarm system as part of replacement hood suppression system in 11th floor kitchen | $10,000 | [FAS-2026-02048](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02048/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2026-00310. Work includes ductwork. | $75,000 | [MP-2026-00410](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00410/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior ceiling work in relation to the installation of ceiling mounted medical equipment | $100,000 | [BDA-2026-00310](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00310/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | Power and lighting to x ray rooms 1, 3 on level 1 of upmc presbyterian hospital | $170,000 | [EP-2025-09382](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09382/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | New panel, wiring, power, and lighting as part of alterations to 6th floor from university offices to nursing simulation training suite | $10,000 | [EP-2026-00101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00101/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 860 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of ductwork, vavs, and exhaust as part of alteration to 6th floor from university offices to nursing simulation training suite | $180,000 | [MP-2026-00102](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00102/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3459 5th Ave #N709](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3459-5th-ave-%23n709/) | 370 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing ballasted roof (+/- 5,650 sf) with a new epdm roof system & insulation. Parapet walls will be raised to meet the code required height for guardrails. Guardrail will be added at penthouse roof near existing equipment. | $800,000 | [BDA-2025-10976](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-10976/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | Alteration to 6th floor from university offices to nursing simulation training suite including new toilet rooms | $821,600 | [BDA-2026-00095](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00095/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | Hard wired connection for replacement hood suppression system in 11th floor kitchen | $90,000 | [EP-2026-02046](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02046/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Installation of new notification devices, nac extender for bathroom renovations on existing fire alarm circuits. | $10,000 | [FAS-2025-06457](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-06457/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to suppression system at public restrooms | $50,000 | [SSP-2025-06462](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-06462/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3703 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3703-forbes-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Alterations to existing tenant space including new commercial kitchen, service counter, restroom upgrades, and finishes. | $60,000 | [BDA-2026-06598](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06598/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical systems at public restrooms | $42,124 | [MP-2025-06460](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-06460/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical system, lighting & controls at public restrooms | $90,000 | [EP-2025-06450](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-06450/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [3703 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3703-forbes-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural demolition of 1st floor corner tenant space | $2,500 | [BDA-2026-04694](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04694/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovations on floors 2 through 6 and replacement of interior finishes in corridors on floors 2 through 6. | $400,000 | [BDA-2025-09301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09301/) |

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