# Building permits at 2837 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. One permit on record here. The newest, May 20: Interior & exterior alterations for replacement of existing storefronts and entrance doors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (37 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 390 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 20, 2026 | 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/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 38 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St #6d](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st-%236d/) | 140 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/) | 250 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 ac units and associated mechanical equipment | $10,000 | [MP-2026-03401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03401/) | | May 13, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st/) | 140 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/) | 250 ft S | 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), 28 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [2740 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2740-smallman-st/) | 570 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/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical | Service panel and 4 dual charging stations | $40,000 | [EP-2026-06313](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06313/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 390 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/) | 540 ft NE | 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 570 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/) | 390 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 390 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/) | 340 ft S | 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/) | 390 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/) | 490 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 310 ft SW | Electrical | Illumiinated individual letter sign (15'-0" x 2'-9") | $5,000 | [EP-2026-04016](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04016/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 900 ft NE | Fire systems | | $72,825 | [SSP-2026-04443](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04443/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 390 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 310 ft SW | Sign | Illumiinated individual letter sign (15'-0" x 3'-6") | $5,000 | [BDA-2026-03506](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03506/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 900 ft 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 10, 2026 | [2907 Spring Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2907-spring-way/) | 570 ft SE | 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/) | 310 ft SW | 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/) | | May 19, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 310 ft SW | 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/) | 340 ft S | 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/) | 340 ft S | 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 14, 2026 | [9 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/9-30th-st/) | 900 ft 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/) | 900 ft 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/) | | May 7, 2026 | [55 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/55-27th-st/) | 710 ft SW | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 17, 2026 | [2623 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2623-penn-ave/) | 0.25 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 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/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Smallman St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [2854 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2854-smallman-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 - [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 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 - [2740 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2740-smallman-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 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 --- 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 2026-10-09 21:13 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2837-smallman-st/