# Building permits at 2816 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.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Alterations to existing mechanical system including new rtu. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (39 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 620 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | 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 | Alteration or repair | Alterations including new kitchen, framed opening, and finishes. | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-00602](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00602/) |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Electrical | Roof mounted solar array | $116,500 | [EP-2025-02281](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-02281/) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Electrical | Interior renovation to first floor closet and second floor phone room | $65,000 | [EP-2023-04568](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-04568/) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation to first floor closet and second floor phone room | $50,000 | [BP-2023-00281](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-00281/) |
| May 11, 2020 | Alteration or repair |  | $3,214 | [BP-2020-02226](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2020-02226/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/) | 130 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 8, 2026 | [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/) | 130 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2740 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2740-smallman-st/) | 250 ft SW | 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 14, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 620 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/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2949 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2949-smallman-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical |  | $500 | [EP-2026-05808](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05808/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 520 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 30, 2026 | [56 Eazor Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/56-eazor-sq/) | 880 ft 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 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 620 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/) | 1,000 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/) | 520 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/) | 520 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 620 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/) | 990 ft SW | Other |  | Not listed | [OLP-2026-04865](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-04865/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 620 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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 10, 2026 | [102 30th St #631](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/102-30th-st-%23631/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Dedicated service for 9 electric vehicle charging stations | $40,000 | [EP-2026-04407](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04407/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 520 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/) | 250 ft NW | 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/) | 620 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/) | 520 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/) | 250 ft NW | 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/) | 590 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/) | 250 ft NW | 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 470 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 20, 2026 | [2837 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2837-smallman-st/) | 340 ft N | 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/) | 250 ft NW | 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 13, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st/) | 470 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 7, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 520 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Service panel and 4 dual charging stations | $40,000 | [EP-2026-06313](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06313/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 0.24 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/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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 1, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems |  | $72,825 | [SSP-2026-04443](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04443/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm systems for office renovation related to bda-2026-01939. Work includes new nac panel, devices as well as relocated and demo existing devices. | $6,000 | [FAS-2026-02411](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02411/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Alterations to electrical system, including new lighting and power- related to bda-2026-01939 | $290,000 | [EP-2026-00669](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00669/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations including new partition walls, fixtures and finishes. Exterior alterations to add a ramp. | $300,000 | [BDA-2026-01939](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01939/) |

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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
- [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
- [2740 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2740-smallman-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 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 7 permits at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/