# Building permits at 2835 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4.6M project at 55 27th St, permitted May 7. One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 30: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (39 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 720 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $14,600 | [BDA-2026-01798](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01798/) | ## 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/) | 160 ft W | 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/) | 160 ft W | 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), 26 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [2740 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2740-smallman-st/) | 480 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/) | 720 ft NW | 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/) | 700 ft N | Electrical | | $500 | [EP-2026-05808](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05808/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 780 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/) | 900 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/) | 720 ft NW | Fire systems | | $15,000 | [SSP-2026-04918](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04918/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 780 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/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04454](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04454/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 720 ft NW | 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 16, 2026 | [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/) | 250 ft W | 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/) | 720 ft NW | 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 10, 2026 | [102 30th St #631](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/102-30th-st-%23631/) | 730 ft N | 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/) | 780 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/) | 460 ft W | 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/) | 720 ft NW | 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/) | 780 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/) | 460 ft W | 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/) | 330 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/) | 460 ft W | 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 3, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St #6d](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st-%236d/) | 400 ft N | 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 NW | 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/) | 460 ft W | 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 W | 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 W | 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/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | 780 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), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Service panel and 4 dual charging stations | $40,000 | [EP-2026-06313](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06313/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2600 -2760 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2600---2760-liberty-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 17, 2026 | [2623 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2623-penn-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Other | | Not listed | [OLP-2026-04865](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-04865/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 1, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | ## 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: - [2826 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2826-penn-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [2819 Penn Ave #411](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2819-penn-ave-%23411/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025 - [2746 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2746-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026 - [2722 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2722-penn-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [2716 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2716-penn-ave/): newest permit Dec 24, 2024 - [2711 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2711-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [2709 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2709-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [2705 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2705-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026 - [2635 Penn Ave #508](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2635-penn-ave-%23508/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [2623 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2623-penn-ave/): newest permit Jul 17, 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 13:35 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2835-penn-ave/