# Building permits at 3500 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $72M project at 3701 5th Ave, permitted Oct 2. 11 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 19, 2025: Interior alterations to fire alarm system for new tenant space. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 52 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 19, 2025 | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm system for new tenant space. Work includes two additional smoke detectors, relocating two existing smoke detectors and relocating existing strobes. | $8,000 | [FAS-2025-08205](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-08205/) | | Nov 17, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical system for new tenant space | $5,000 | [MP-2025-02100](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-02100/) | | Nov 5, 2025 | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical systems & lighting for new tenant space. Work includes selective demolition modified panelboards, branch circuits & wiring, power devices, lighting & controls | $10,000 | [EP-2024-10959](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-10959/) | | Oct 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for new tenant space, work includes selective demolition, new walls, doors & hardware, ceilings and finishes | $40,000 | [BDA-2025-01224](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-01224/) | | Mar 14, 2023 | Electrical | Renovation to replace sub panels and extend feeders to 6 new roof top units related to mp-2022-16049 | $184,000 | [EP-2022-19839](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-19839/) | | Nov 15, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new rtu's and portion of new boiler system including fuel gas piping, hydronic piping, and venting - energy inspection required | $1,385,000 | [MP-2022-16049](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2022-16049/) | | Aug 30, 2022 | Fire systems | Modification of existing system - new devices and circuit wiring at a 4-story structure - related to bp-2022-0016 | $14,000 | [FAS-2022-10126](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2022-10126/) | | Jun 22, 2022 | Electrical | Lighting devices on ground floor & 3rd floor for new tenant office fit-out. | $20,000 | [EP-2022-04472](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-04472/) | | May 13, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | New ductwork, exhaust system in ground floor & 3rd floor for new tenant office fit-out. | $20,000 | [MP-2022-03537](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2022-03537/) | | Apr 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to ground floor & 3rd floor for new tenant office fit-out. No change in occupancy classification. | $500,000 | [BP-2022-00168](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2022-00168/) | | Jan 18, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to ground floor & 3rd floor for new tenant office fit-out. No change in occupancy classification. | $10,000 | [BP-2021-20289](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2021-20289/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 52 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 | [120 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/120-mckee-pl/) | 190 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | New condensing units, heat pumps, and ductwork as part of fitout of one story building with occupied basement as 1st floor dispensary with basement storage, office, and partial shell space | $27,000 | [MP-2025-04373](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-04373/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [120 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/120-mckee-pl/) | 190 ft S | Fire systems | Interior alterations and exterior finish work as part of fitout of one story building with occupied basement as 1st floor dispensary with basement storage, office, and partial shell space | $500 | [FAS-2025-04374](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-04374/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [120 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/120-mckee-pl/) | 190 ft S | Electrical | New power, lighting, panels, and roof-top non-emergency gas generator as part of fit-out of 1st floor dispensary with basement storage | $400,000 | [EP-2025-04372](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04372/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 37 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Other | | $71,989,164 | [OLP-2026-05519](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-05519/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [3612 5th Ave #303](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3612-5th-ave-%23303/) | 500 ft NE | Electrical | | $150 | [EP-2026-05918](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05918/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | No work - temporary occupancy only pending completion of permit bp-2023-13542 | Not listed | [BDA-2026-07609](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07609/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior alteration in relation to repacing medical equipment and recofiguring space in an existing hospital. Work includes new interior wall partitions, doors, ceilings and finishes. Also work includes removal and reinstallation of 2 windows and surrounding wall. | $250,000 | [BDA-2026-07524](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07524/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3612 5th Ave #303](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3612-5th-ave-%23303/) | 500 ft NE | Sign | *Missing zut use of 4.7 sf, illuminated projecting sign facing 5th ave. | $2,630 | [BDA-2026-07208](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07208/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 530 ft S | Fire systems | Installation of new notification devices, nac extender for bathroom renovations on existing fire alarm circuits. | $10,000 | [FAS-2025-06457](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-06457/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 530 ft S | Fire systems | Interior alterations to suppression system at public restrooms | $50,000 | [SSP-2025-06462](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-06462/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [3703 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3703-forbes-ave/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Alterations to existing tenant space including new commercial kitchen, service counter, restroom upgrades, and finishes. | $60,000 | [BDA-2026-06598](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06598/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [225 Halket St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/225-halket-st-%233/) | 930 ft S | Demolition | Demo 3 family dwelling | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04600](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04600/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [221 Halket St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/221-halket-st-%233/) | 880 ft S | Demolition | Demo 3 family dwelling and 1 car detached garage | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04599](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04599/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [219 Halket St #2](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/219-halket-st-%232/) | 850 ft S | Demolition | Demo 3 family dwelling and 2 car detached garage | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04598](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04598/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [229 Halket St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/229-halket-st-%233/) | 980 ft S | Demolition | Demo 3 family dwelling and 2 car detached garage | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04507](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04507/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [227 Halket St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/227-halket-st-%233/) | 960 ft S | Demolition | Demo 3 family dwelling | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04506](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04506/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Illuminated monument sign (6'-0" wide x 6'-0" high) | $17,000 | [EP-2026-04755](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04755/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 530 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical systems at public restrooms | $42,124 | [MP-2025-06460](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-06460/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 530 ft S | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical system, lighting & controls at public restrooms | $90,000 | [EP-2025-06450](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-06450/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [109 Atwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/109-atwood-st/) | 720 ft NE | Sign | Installation of non-illuminated wall sign | $4,200 | [BDA-2026-04559](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04559/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Sign | Illuminated monument sign (6'-0" wide x 6'-0" high) | $12,000 | [BDA-2026-01711](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01711/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [223 Halket St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/223-halket-st-%233/) | 900 ft S | Demolition | Demo 2 family house and detached one car garage at rear | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04503](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04503/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [164 Carlow Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/164-carlow-dr/) | 850 ft SW | Fire systems | Alterations to fire alarm system, including new circuit wiring, initiating and notification devices- related to bda-2026-00095 | $3,000 | [FAS-2026-04338](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04338/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Fire systems | | $5,000 | [FAS-2026-04290](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04290/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2026-00310. Work includes new circuits, lighting and low voltage system. | $100,000 | [EP-2026-00409](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00409/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [139 Chesterfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/139-chesterfield-rd/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $1,128 | [BDA-2026-05831](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05831/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [3703 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3703-forbes-ave/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural demolition of 1st floor corner tenant space | $2,500 | [BDA-2026-04694](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04694/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Fire systems | Replacement of kitchen hood suppression system with ansul r102 system in 11th floor kitchen. Related to project pr-2026-003514. | $32,650 | [SSP-2026-04050](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04050/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement hood suppression system in 11th floor kitchen | $20,000 | [MP-2026-02047](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02047/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Fire systems | Modification to existing fire alarm system as part of replacement hood suppression system in 11th floor kitchen | $10,000 | [FAS-2026-02048](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02048/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [230 Mckee Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/230-mckee-pl/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Bathroom renovations on floors 2 through 6 and replacement of interior finishes in corridors on floors 2 through 6. | $400,000 | [BDA-2025-09301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09301/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2026-00310. Work includes ductwork. | $75,000 | [MP-2026-00410](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00410/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior ceiling work in relation to the installation of ceiling mounted medical equipment | $100,000 | [BDA-2026-00310](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00310/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | Power and lighting to x ray rooms 1, 3 on level 1 of upmc presbyterian hospital | $170,000 | [EP-2025-09382](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09382/) | | May 26, 2026 | [239 Meyran Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/239-meyran-ave/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | Service Reconnect In-kind. Standalone trade permit. | $895 | [EP-2026-03427](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03427/) | | May 15, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | New panel, wiring, power, and lighting as part of alterations to 6th floor from university offices to nursing simulation training suite | $10,000 | [EP-2026-00101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00101/) | | May 12, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of ductwork, vavs, and exhaust as part of alteration to 6th floor from university offices to nursing simulation training suite | $180,000 | [MP-2026-00102](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00102/) | | May 12, 2026 | [3459 5th Ave #N709](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3459-5th-ave-%23n709/) | 590 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing ballasted roof (+/- 5,650 sf) with a new epdm roof system & insulation. Parapet walls will be raised to meet the code required height for guardrails. Guardrail will be added at penthouse roof near existing equipment. | $800,000 | [BDA-2025-10976](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-10976/) | | May 5, 2026 | [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Alteration to 6th floor from university offices to nursing simulation training suite including new toilet rooms | $821,600 | [BDA-2026-00095](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00095/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | Hard wired connection for replacement hood suppression system in 11th floor kitchen | $90,000 | [EP-2026-02046](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02046/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [233 Halket St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/233-halket-st/) | 0.20 mi S | New building | Phased construction of foundations through level 2 of new 12 story apartment building with integral garage | $51,000,000 | [BDA-2025-01223](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-01223/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [238 Chesterfield Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/238-chesterfield-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | 100 amp service | $1,000 | [EP-2026-05536](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05536/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fire systems | Modification to nozzle location in existing cooking hood for new equipment | $4,527 | [SSP-2026-05382](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05382/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Use of 9 sf illuminated symbol wall sign & 30.3 sf illuminated channel letters facing S bouquet st. Use of 42.3 sf illuminated wall sign including both channel letters & symbol facing forbes ave. | Not listed | [EP-2026-04210](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04210/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [231 Halket St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/231-halket-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Demolition | Demo 3 family dwelling | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04601](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04601/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | | $13,000 | [EP-2026-04008](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04008/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [239 Halket St #2](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/239-halket-st-%232/) | 0.21 mi S | Demolition | Demo 2 family dwelling | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04512](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04512/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [237 Halket St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/237-halket-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Demolition | Demo 2 family dwelling | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04511](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04511/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [235 Halket St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/235-halket-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Demolition | Demo 2 family dwelling | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04510](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04510/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [233 Halket St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/233-halket-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Demolition | Demo single family house and detached 3 car garage | $18,000 | [DP-2026-04509](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04509/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Alterations in existing restaurant to reconfigure kitchen equipment and service counter | $6,000 | [BDA-2026-03879](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03879/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Sign | Use of 9 sf illuminated symbol wall sign & 30.3 sf illuminated channel letters facing S bouquet st. Use of 42.3 sf illuminated wall sign including both channel letters & symbol facing forbes ave. | $14,800 | [BDA-2026-04176](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04176/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on 5th Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3501 5th Ave #1050](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3501-5th-ave-%231050/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025 - [3520 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3520-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [3471 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3471-5th-ave/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024 - [3459 5th Ave #N709](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3459-5th-ave-%23n709/): newest permit May 12, 2026 - [3405 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3405-5th-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [3402 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3402-5th-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026 - [3602 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3602-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [3612 5th Ave #303](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3612-5th-ave-%23303/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [3614 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3614-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026 - [3368 5th Ave #102](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3368-5th-ave-%23102/): newest permit Nov 7, 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/). 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