# Building permits at 2121 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 1, 2024: Reroof existing building and new roof structure over one foot gap between building and adjacent building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 1, 2024 | Roofing | Reroof existing building and new roof structure over one foot gap between building and adjacent building | $50,000 | [BP-2023-12162](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-12162/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Electrical | Alteration to electrical system for occupancy change, including new feeders, panels, rooftop generator, power and lighting- related to bda-2026-00379 | $150,000 | [EP-2026-00395](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00395/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Sign | Non-illuminated flush sign (13'-4" x 4'-11") | $4,000 | [BDA-2026-05823](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05823/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Fire systems | Modification of existing fire alarm system adding new notification devices and wiring | $13,000 | [FAS-2026-04486](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04486/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Fire systems | Installation of UL 300 cooking hood suppression system- related to bda-2026-00379 | $4,000 | [SSP-2026-01012](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01012/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [2105 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2105-penn-ave/) | 160 ft SW | Electrical | | $2,000 | [EP-2026-04534](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04534/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Fire systems | Alterations to suppression system for new restaurant fit-out | $15,000 | [SSP-2026-04115](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04115/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [2105 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2105-penn-ave/) | 160 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of existing single story tenant space for change in use | Not listed | [BDA-2026-02484](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02484/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of new mechanical systems for new restaurant fit-out, including rooftop equipment (2), type 1 hoods, cooking appliances, grease ducts and hood exhaust fan, interior equipment, restroom exhaust, ductwork, and registers- related to bda-2026-00379 | $165,000 | [MP-2026-00394](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00394/) | | May 21, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Fire systems | New above ground system underground fire main and fdc as related to work performed under bda-2025-08020 | $50,000 | [SSP-2026-03180](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03180/) | | May 15, 2026 | [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/) | 85 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Exterior and interior work for occupancy change, including new masonry infill, service door,and exterior loading platform at rear, new recessed entrance doorway at front, interior walls, restrooms, commercial kitchen, casework and finishes. | $345,000 | [BDA-2026-00379](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00379/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | [2010 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2010-penn-ave/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | $8,650 | [BDA-2026-06927](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06927/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1814 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1814-penn-ave/) | 770 ft SW | Electrical | Conversion of retail store to take-out resturant. Demo walls and doors. New partitions, doors, restroom, and finishes. | $5,000 | [EP-2025-03809](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-03809/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1814 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1814-penn-ave/) | 770 ft SW | Fire systems | Hood suppression | $5,000 | [SSP-2025-03812](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-03812/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1814 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1814-penn-ave/) | 770 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | New kitchen hood/mua | $10,000 | [MP-2025-03810](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-03810/) | | May 5, 2026 | [2400 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2400-penn-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Two illuminated flush signs (4'-8" x 3'-0" and 10'0" x 6'-5") at facade | $17,000 | [EP-2026-02899](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02899/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [1655 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1655-smallman-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | | $9,500 | [EP-2026-06576](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06576/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1719 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1719-penn-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Sign | Use of one (1) 30 sf, non-illuminated, wall sign facing penn ave. | $4,000 | [BDA-2026-05157](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05157/) | | May 14, 2026 | [2419 Smallman St #401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2419-smallman-st-%23401/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical lighting and power for combined residential units | $7,500 | [EP-2026-02176](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02176/) | | May 14, 2026 | [2419 Smallman St #401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2419-smallman-st-%23401/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to convert two condo units (505 and 506) into one including new openings, partition walls, fixtures and finishes. | $86,000 | [BDA-2026-00659](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00659/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1655 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1655-smallman-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2025-10873. Work includes new circuits, lighting, and low voltage system. | $37,000 | [EP-2026-00688](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00688/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Penn Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2123 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2123-penn-ave/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024 - [2113 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2113-penn-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [2105 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2105-penn-ave/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026 - [2034 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2034-penn-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [2021 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2021-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025 - [2010 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2010-penn-ave/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [2330 Penn Ave #801](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2330-penn-ave-%23801/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025 - [2400 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2400-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [1814 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1814-penn-ave/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026 - [1809 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1809-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 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 2026-10-12 11:36 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 20 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2121-penn-ave/