# Building permits at 340 Downing St, Pittsburgh, PA

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 24, 2025: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair |  | $5,177 | [BDA-2025-10707](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-10707/) |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair |  | $800 | [BP-2021-11893](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2021-11893/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [338 Downing St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/338-downing-st/) | 20 ft NW | Alteration or repair |  | $5,900 | [BDA-2026-07902](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07902/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3104 Dobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3104-dobson-st/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair |  | $12,500 | [BDA-2026-06737](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06737/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [342 Harmar St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/342-harmar-st/) | 130 ft SW | Alteration or repair |  | $12,000 | [BDA-2026-03541](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03541/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1012 Herron Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1012-herron-ave/) | 710 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Retaining wall replacements site work and stairs at rear of existing single-family dwelling | $100,000 | [BDA-2026-04344](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04344/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3106 Brereton St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3106-brereton-st/) | 390 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | $2,175 | [MP-2025-05415](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-05415/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [310 Harmar St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/310-harmar-st/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | New electrical service and replacement of entire electrical system | $12,000 | [EP-2025-04448](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04448/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [3106 Brereton St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3106-brereton-st/) | 390 ft S | Electrical | Power & lighting for Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry & Garage, etc. | $15,000 | [EP-2025-05414](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-05414/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [310 Harmar St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/310-harmar-st/) | 440 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior & exterior alterations for complete renovation of all levels in interior and exterior renovation of facade & fenestration as well as two-story wood-framed addition. Work includes gut demolition of non-bearing walls, new ceilings, walls, windows, doors & hardware, casework and finishes. | $24,000 | [MP-2025-04449](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-04449/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [3038 Phelan Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3038-phelan-way/) | 670 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construction of rear 3 story porch and interior occupancy only inspections to certify existing 4 story building as 3 apartments | Not listed | [BDA-2024-03030](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-03030/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [3216 Brereton St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3216-brereton-st/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Install 6 floor jacks in basement with beam to support first floor | $11,609 | [BDA-2026-06103](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06103/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [404 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-hancock-st/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair |  | $2,921 | [BDA-2026-04644](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04644/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [3235 Dobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3235-dobson-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair |  | $7,500 | [BDA-2026-04275](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04275/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3200 Dobson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3200-dobson-st/) | 400 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation & building permit provisions to provide new MEP systems for existing, 4-family dwelling. Work includes removing & replace existing plaster with drywall to for MEP enclosures & dwelling unit separations. | $24,000 | [BDA-2025-12498](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12498/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3338 Ajax St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3338-ajax-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Demolition | City Funded Demolition 1. Remove all garbage and debris, vegetation, concrete slabs, accessory structures, steps and fencing from lot. 2. Contract term 90 days from award date. 3. ACHD asbestos application required – Survey included 4. Void to be filled with clean material. 5. Lot shall be graded to | $29,300 | [DP-2026-04852](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04852/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [3129 Liberty Ave #511](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3129-liberty-ave-%23511/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Non-illumiinated projecting sign (1'-5" x 8'-0") | $1,500 | [BDA-2026-03001](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03001/) |

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Map, both permits at this address and 15 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/340-downing-st/
