# Building permits at 3959 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.9M alteration or repair at 3925 5th Ave, permitted May 15. One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 6: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $14,875 | [BDA-2025-12079](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12079/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 700 ft SW | 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/) | 700 ft SW | 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 15, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | | $13,000 | [EP-2026-04008](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04008/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3909 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3909-forbes-ave/) | 700 ft SW | 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/) | 700 ft SW | 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/) | | May 15, 2026 | [3925 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3925-5th-ave/) | 270 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $3,866,000 | [BDA-2026-02320](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02320/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [261 Schenley Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/261-schenley-dr/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $15,550 | [BDA-2026-05710](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05710/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [261 Schenley Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/261-schenley-dr/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for new exhibit, including new partitions, casework, and finishes | $1,000,000 | [BDA-2026-07150](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07150/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [3703 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3703-forbes-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 15, 2026 | [109 Atwood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/109-atwood-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Sign | Installation of non-illuminated wall sign | $4,200 | [BDA-2026-04559](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04559/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [207 Lytton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/207-lytton-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-06272](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06272/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [333 S Bouquet St #5](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/333-s-bouquet-st-%235/) | 0.23 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installing new HVAC systems for new occupancy, including rooftop condenser, furnace, clothes dryer, exhaust fans and ductwork- related to bda-2025-11493 | $10,000 | [MP-2025-08188](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-08188/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [3703 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3703-forbes-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 25, 2026 | [341 S Bellefield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/341-s-bellefield-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install (1) new, emergency generator at grade in the interior courtyard. Mechanical scope of work includes fuel gas & exhaust. | $9,500 | [MP-2026-03713](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03713/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [341 S Bellefield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/341-s-bellefield-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Install (1) new, emergency generator at grade in the interior courtyard. Electrical work for generator installation including wiring, transfer switch, panel modification, lighting, & power. | $603,448 | [EP-2026-02714](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02714/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [341 S Bellefield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/341-s-bellefield-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Add 2 new smoke detectors to existing system | $1,950 | [FAS-2026-03345](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03345/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [333 S Bouquet St #5](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/333-s-bouquet-st-%235/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Alterations to the electrical system, including new branch circuits, power and lighting - related to bda-2025-1149 | $5,000 | [EP-2025-08182](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-08182/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [4338 Bigelow Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4338-bigelow-blvd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04002](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04002/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [341 S Bellefield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/341-s-bellefield-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | | Not listed | [BDA-2026-05439](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05439/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [4338 Bigelow Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4338-bigelow-blvd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Partial roof replacement of existing membrane roof. Work includes removal of existing membrane roof and insulation to roof deck, new rigid insulation (r-30), membrane roofing as well as flashing and ballasted roof railing system. | $230,000 | [BDA-2026-02445](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02445/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on 5th Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3925 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3925-5th-ave/): newest permit May 15, 2026 - [3718 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3718-5th-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 - [3701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3701-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 - [4227 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4227-5th-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [4249 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4249-5th-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [3614 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3614-5th-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026 - [3612 5th Ave #303](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3612-5th-ave-%23303/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [3602 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3602-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [4337 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4337-5th-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [3520 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3520-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 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 2026-10-07 19:10 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 20 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/3959-5th-ave/