# Building permits at 243 Emerson St, Pittsburgh, PA 13 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least three times the monthly pace before that. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 27: Installation of HVAC equipment at side of existing single-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (29 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 27, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of HVAC equipment at side of existing single-family dwelling | $40,000 | [MP-2024-14565](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-14565/) | | Nov 25, 2024 | Electrical | New wiring on gutted single family home. | $35,000 | [EP-2024-13904](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-13904/) | | May 7, 2024 | Addition | Interior & exterior alterations, construction of wood-framed additions with & without foundations & roof deck as well as masonry detached two-car garage | $200,000 | [BP-2021-08661](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2021-08661/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 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 14, 2026 | [228 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/228-emerson-st/) | 220 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Construction of rooftop deck and pergola with stairs to grade | $200,000 | [BDA-2026-04028](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04028/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [315 Shady Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/315-shady-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new rtu and portion of new boiler system including fuel gas piping, hydronic piping, and venting - energy inspection required | $500,000 | [MP-2026-05812](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05812/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [6348 Kaufman Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6348-kaufman-way/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical work throughout new home | $43,993 | [EP-2026-04087](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04087/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [6348 Kaufman Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6348-kaufman-way/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical on new townhouse | $43,993 | [EP-2026-02711](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02711/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [6348 Kaufman Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6348-kaufman-way/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Electrical on new townhouse | $43,993 | [EP-2026-01837](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01837/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [6348 Kaufman Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6348-kaufman-way/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | electric for new single family townhouse | $43,993 | [EP-2025-09225](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09225/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Alterations to existing electrical system including new power and updates to existing communication antention system (related to bda-2026-06793). | $72,500 | [EP-2026-05122](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05122/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alterations to an existing office including new partitions, doors, and finishes in a 3-story existing building (occupancy under 19-b-00386). | $63,620 | [BDA-2026-06793](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06793/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 780 ft NE | Sign | 2 Illuminated canopy mounted channel letter signs (6-8" x 3'-2") | $5,600 | [BDA-2026-00944](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00944/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [145 S Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/145-s-highland-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Electrical | Alterations to an existing electrical system including new sub-panel, lighting and power as part of a tenant fit-out (realted to ). | $8,500 | [EP-2026-05237](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05237/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Outfit the retail space into a take-out restaurant with new wiring, lights, and subpanels. | $18,600 | [EP-2026-00611](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00611/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 780 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Initial fit-out of core and shell space as restaurant on first floor of a 6-story podium building (atarashi & wushiland boba). | $22,000 | [MP-2026-00698](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00698/) | | May 20, 2026 | [6226 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6226-penn-ave/) | 710 ft N | Sign | Illuminated chanel letter sign mounted on steel frame projected below facade canopy overhang (15'-6" x 2'-4") | $13,486 | [BDA-2026-00662](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00662/) | | May 8, 2026 | [163 Shady Ave #114](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/163-shady-ave-%23114/) | 620 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Stand-alone permit for new ductless split system for the 2nd floor mdf room. | $10,501 | [MP-2026-02161](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02161/) | | May 5, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $66,025 | [BDA-2026-03757](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03757/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [6231 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6231-penn-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | | $150 | [EP-2026-06475](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06475/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [6343 Penn Ave #201](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6343-penn-ave-%23201/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | | $150 | [EP-2026-06473](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06473/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Electrical work, power and lighting for tenant fit out on first floor | $58,000 | [EP-2026-00252](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00252/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [6343 Penn Ave #201](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6343-penn-ave-%23201/) | 0.23 mi E | Sign | Install 2 illuminated channel letter signs; facing penn ave (13'-10" x 5'-9") and facing parking lot (27'-0" x 2'-8") both above 1st floor | $18,000 | [BDA-2026-07811](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07811/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to provide new ductwork for return, supply air, and exaust air. Exterior alterations including new rooftop units and exhaust outlet. | $63,000 | [MP-2026-00274](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00274/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [351 Lehigh Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/351-lehigh-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of an 18kW generator with a 150amp ATS | $12,840 | [EP-2026-05551](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05551/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | | $11,120 | [SSP-2026-00314](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-00314/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations including new partition walls, finishes and fixtures | $88,000 | [BDA-2025-12517](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12517/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Install illuminated box sign (8'-4" x 1'-4") | $1,200 | [EP-2026-02731](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02731/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [6229 Sellers St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6229-sellers-st/) | 0.20 mi S | New building | Stormbrix infiltrating bmp to serve new townhouse development/parking | $85,000 | [SWP-2025-09118](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SWP-2025-09118/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [319 Spahr St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/319-spahr-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | $51,509 | [BDA-2026-07566](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07566/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Sign | Install illuminated box sign (6'-4" x 1'-4") | $3,000 | [BDA-2026-06040](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06040/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [100 Sheridan Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/100-sheridan-sq/) | 0.20 mi N | Sign | Non-illuminated projecting sign (1'-6" projecting x 5'-2" high) | $5,000 | [BDA-2026-05287](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05287/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [100 Denniston St #6](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/100-denniston-st-%236/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 200 amp panel and Service Upgrade. This is a standalone job | $5,503 | [EP-2026-04482](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04482/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5938 Baum Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5938-baum-blvd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | No work - temp occ for mechanical systems only | Not listed | [BDA-2026-03024](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03024/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Emerson St with permits, nearest house number first: - [228 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/228-emerson-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026 - [262 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/262-emerson-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025 - [224 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/224-emerson-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [263 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/263-emerson-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [268 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/268-emerson-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024 - [325 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/325-emerson-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 - [419 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/419-emerson-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 - [605 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/605-emerson-st/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024 --- 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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