# Building permits at 2740 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4.6M project at 55 27th St, permitted May 7.

10 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7: Interior tenant fit-out and change of occupancy in the existing 6-story building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits (41 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 740 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant fit-out and change of occupancy in the existing 6-story building. | $104,000 | [BDA-2026-08558](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08558/) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | $500 | [MP-2025-06528](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-06528/) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fire systems |  | $750 | [FAS-2025-06298](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-06298/) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Fire systems |  | $2,000 | [SSP-2025-04075](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-04075/) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Electrical |  | $12,500 | [EP-2025-03938](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-03938/) |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Alteration or repair | New partitions and finishes for office layout. | $85,000 | [BDA-2025-03387](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-03387/) |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical system for new office tenant layout. | $21,000 | [EP-2024-08840](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-08840/) |
| May 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair |  | $20,000 | [BP-2024-08226](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2024-08226/) |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Sign | High sign at parapet composed of individual illuminated letters spelling franklin with logo replacing existing franklin signage. Sign faces parking lot. | $6,200 | [SP-2019-04755](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SP-2019-04755/) |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Electrical |  | $6,200 | [EP-2019-04757](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2019-04757/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 31 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 740 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system for fit out of a core-shell space for an office space | $23,000 | [FAS-2026-05524](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05524/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 760 ft W | Fire systems | Relocate sprinkler heads that does not affect coverage area | $5,900 | [SSP-2026-05370](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05370/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 760 ft W | Fire systems | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. This is the first fitout for this tenant space as part of a phased work, new construction project. | $5,000 | [FAS-2026-04970](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04970/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 360 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of new above ground sprinkler systems for new apartment building, including backflow assembly, fdc, manual wet standpipes, trash chute sprinklers, wet and dry system main and branch piping, and sprinklers - related to bda-2024-04164 | $414,000 | [SSP-2026-03460](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03460/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 740 ft N | Fire systems |  | $15,000 | [SSP-2026-04918](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04918/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [2600 -2760 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2600---2760-liberty-ave/) | 850 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior & exterior alterations to mechanical systems for renovation of existing tenant office space | $283,180 | [MP-2026-00358](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00358/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 360 ft W | Electrical |  | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04463](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04463/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 360 ft W | Electrical |  | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04454](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04454/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 760 ft W | Electrical | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. | $89,550 | [EP-2025-09264](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09264/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 740 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of HVAC system and ducting for core-shell fit-out including 2 dx coil cooiling/electric heat air handling units, two outdoor condensing units and exhaust fans. | $170,000 | [MP-2026-03149](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03149/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [2623 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2623-penn-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Other |  | Not listed | [OLP-2026-04865](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-04865/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/) | 250 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alterations to existing mechanical system including new rtu, vav, and ductowrk (related to bda-2026-00602). | $132,300 | [MP-2026-03209](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03209/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 740 ft N | Electrical | Alteration to the electrical system in relation to first tenant fit out in bda-2026-03228. Work includes new panels, transformer, circuits, lighting and low voltage system. | $226,000 | [EP-2026-03151](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03151/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 760 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. | $80,265 | [MP-2025-09265](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-09265/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 360 ft W | Fire systems | Install 6in underground fire main as related to work performed under ssp-2026-03460 | $20,000 | [SSP-2026-04467](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04467/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 340 ft N | Electrical | Illumiinated individual letter sign (15'-0" x 2'-9") | $5,000 | [EP-2026-04016](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04016/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 740 ft N | New building | Initial interior fit out of a core-shell space for an office including interior and exterior concrete slabs, parition walls, elevated work platform and new fixtures and finishes. | $456,500 | [BDA-2026-03228](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03228/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 360 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of a fire alarm system in new apartment building, including fire alarm control panel, circuit wiring, initiating and notification devices- related to bda-2024-04164 | $400,000 | [FAS-2026-02681](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02681/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 340 ft N | Sign | Illumiinated individual letter sign (15'-0" x 3'-6") | $5,000 | [BDA-2026-03506](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03506/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [2907 Spring Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2907-spring-way/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | 200 Amp electric service, standalone | $2,000 | [EP-2026-03818](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03818/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 340 ft N | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm system for new yoga studio tenant fit-out | $50,000 | [FAS-2026-00971](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-00971/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 760 ft W | New building | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. This is the first fitout for this tenant space as part of a phased work, new construction project. | $284,991 | [BDA-2025-12374](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12374/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St #6d](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st-%236d/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations for the replacement of windows | $29,674 | [BDA-2026-03307](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03307/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/) | 380 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 ac units and associated mechanical equipment | $10,000 | [MP-2026-03401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03401/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2837 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2837-smallman-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations for replacement of existing storefronts and entrance doors. Work includes selective demolition, new metal & glass storefronts and entrance doors | $80,000 | [BDA-2026-02045](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02045/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 340 ft N | Fire systems | Add/relocate fire sprinklers related to bda-2026-00030 | $8,782 | [SSP-2026-03175](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03175/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/) | 250 ft NE | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical system, lighting & controls for staff breakroom renovation | $10,000 | [EP-2026-00568](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00568/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/) | 250 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Alterations including new kitchen, framed opening, and finishes. | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-00602](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00602/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st/) | 700 ft NE | Fire systems | Relocate one (1) pendant fire sprinkler head to new tenant build-out. | $1,699 | [SSP-2026-03091](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03091/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/) | 380 ft NE | Electrical | Add one (1) additional meter. Install 50 recessed lights and 56 receptacles on 2nd floor. Install 200 amp. 120/240 single phase load center. | $13,500 | [EP-2026-03084](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03084/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | New sesrvice, generator, power and lighting system to new 6-story, podium building, with 240 dwelling units (13 type a), amenity space and leasing office on ground level, and 38 outdoor parking stalls | $4,626,000 | [EP-2024-13189](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-13189/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [80 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/80-26th-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Demolition | Partial demolition of 1 and 2 story portion of structure along mulberry way in preparation for alterations and additions under bda-2026-02153 | $450,000 | [DP-2026-03563](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-03563/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install split system for prefabricated container on site | $3,000 | [MP-2026-02662](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02662/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2949 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2949-smallman-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical |  | $500 | [EP-2026-05808](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05808/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2538 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2538-penn-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Demolition | Demo 2 story 2 family dwelling | $14,500 | [DP-2026-04869](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04869/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2558 Railroad St #627](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2558-railroad-st-%23627/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | No work placard only | Not listed | [BDA-2026-07031](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07031/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [56 Eazor Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/56-eazor-sq/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Alterations to electrical system including new equipment (transformer, sub panel, disconnects) in existing building | $160,000 | [EP-2026-04999](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04999/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [2558 Railroad St #627](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2558-railroad-st-%23627/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | No work - partial occupancy pending completion of bp-2023-0185 | Not listed | [BDA-2026-06591](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06591/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Installation of power and lighting to exterior one story structures on lot | $2,500 | [EP-2026-01766](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01766/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Install two prefabricated shipping containers as outdoor bar and storage acessory to existing building | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-01394](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01394/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [102 30th St #631](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/102-30th-st-%23631/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Dedicated service for 9 electric vehicle charging stations | $40,000 | [EP-2026-04407](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04407/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [253 Brereton St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/253-brereton-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Demolition | City Funded Demolition 1. Emergency curb-side demolition. Remove all garbage and debris, vegetation, concrete slabs, accessory structures, steps and fencing. 2. Contract term 20 days. Start Date: 5/29/2026, 2:00 PM. Contract ending date: 6/23/2026 2:00 PM 3. ACHD asbestos application required 4. Voi | $32,320 | [DP-2026-03638](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-03638/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026
- [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [2837 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2837-smallman-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [2854 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2854-smallman-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026
- [2901 Smallman St #6d](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st-%236d/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [2930 Smallman St #408](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2930-smallman-st-%23408/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [2935 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2935-smallman-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025
- [2949 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2949-smallman-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026
- [3000 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3000-smallman-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025

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Map, all 10 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2740-smallman-st/