# Building permits at 5121 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 31, 2025: Interior alterations to vacant space for a new ice cream shop in an existing storefront. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (34 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 850 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 31, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to vacant space for a new ice cream shop in an existing storefront. Work includes selective demolition,new walls, ceilings, doors & hardware, casework and finishes. | $2,000 | [MP-2025-02084](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-02084/) | | Jun 26, 2025 | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2025-03507](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-03507/) | | May 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to vacant space for a new ice cream shop in an existing storefront. Work includes selective demolition,new walls, ceilings, doors & hardware, casework and finishes. | $25,000 | [BDA-2024-08179](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-08179/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 35 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | [5128 Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5128-dearborn-st/) | 140 ft NE | Electrical | Service upgrade 100A to 200A | $4,000 | [EP-2026-04411](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04411/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5111 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5111-penn-ave/) | 110 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $33,338 | [BDA-2026-04759](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04759/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [5205 Gem Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5205-gem-way/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | | $25,000 | [BDA-2026-09559](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-09559/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [5025 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5025-penn-ave/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | No work - temporary occupancy only pending completion of bp-2023-05982 | Not listed | [BDA-2026-07914](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07914/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [5207 Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5207-dearborn-st/) | 730 ft E | Alteration or repair | | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-09035](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-09035/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [239 Gross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/239-gross-st/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | service | $2,000 | [EP-2026-06220](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06220/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [5224 Broad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5224-broad-st/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | 200a upgrade 100a subpanel | $5,000 | [EP-2026-06174](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06174/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [117 N Winebiddle St #B](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/117-n-winebiddle-st-%23b/) | 310 ft NW | Electrical | Service replacement including new service wires, main disconnect, meters, and installation of new exterior panel. | $4,500 | [EP-2026-04194](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04194/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [4931 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4931-penn-ave/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $18,139 | [BDA-2026-08334](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08334/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [310 N Winebiddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/310-n-winebiddle-st/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | 19 Panel Rooftop Installation | $17,000 | [EP-2026-05101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05101/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [5012 Kincaid St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5012-kincaid-st/) | 850 ft NW | New building | | $2,000 | [BDA-2026-04073](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04073/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [310 N Winebiddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/310-n-winebiddle-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | | $11,755 | [BDA-2026-07505](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07505/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [310 N Winebiddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/310-n-winebiddle-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | | $9,572 | [BDA-2026-04130](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04130/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4931 Brown Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4931-brown-way/) | 1,000 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install HVAC unit | $9,850 | [MP-2026-04347](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04347/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4929 Brown Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4929-brown-way/) | 990 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new furnace, AC, and ductwork | $10,800 | [MP-2026-05158](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05158/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [224 S Evaline St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/224-s-evaline-st/) | 590 ft S | Electrical | service and panel upgrade | $5,000 | [EP-2026-05105](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05105/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5231 Penn Ave #300](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5231-penn-ave-%23300/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Temporary change of use from offices to a charter school while their permanent facility is being renovated. | Not listed | [BDA-2025-12682](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12682/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [215 N Winebiddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/215-n-winebiddle-st/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $1,800 | [BDA-2026-06122](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06122/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [316 N Winebiddle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/316-n-winebiddle-st/) | 690 ft N | Alteration or repair | | $8,345 | [BDA-2024-01349](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-01349/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [226 S Pacific Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-s-pacific-ave/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Installation of three parking spaces at the rear. | $3,000 | [BDA-2024-06702](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-06702/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5158 Kincaid St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5158-kincaid-st/) | 790 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Cionstruction of deck with 6ft privacy fence at rear of existing single-family dwelling | $15,848 | [BDA-2026-00408](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00408/) | | May 28, 2026 | [212 S Pacific Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/212-s-pacific-ave/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $17,696 | [BDA-2026-04669](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04669/) | | May 6, 2026 | [202 Gross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/202-gross-st/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $10,000 | [BDA-2026-02766](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02766/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [232 S Millvale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/232-s-millvale-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | $43,934 | [BDA-2026-08368](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08368/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5207 Brown Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5207-brown-way/) | 0.22 mi NE | Addition | Construction of one-story addition above integral garage and basement. Work includes selective demolition, interior & exterior alterations and masonry framed basement level with woof framed addition above. | $175,000 | [BDA-2026-06121](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06121/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [5108 Hillcrest St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5108-hillcrest-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $4,000 | [BDA-2026-04805](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04805/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [316 S Evaline St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/316-s-evaline-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $3,017 | [BDA-2026-07411](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07411/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [273 Gross St #6](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/273-gross-st-%236/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | | $2,000 | [EP-2026-05238](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05238/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [249 S Millvale Ave #12](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/249-s-millvale-ave-%2312/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical systems, lighting & controls for dwelling unit damaged by fire. | $10,000 | [EP-2026-01955](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01955/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [200 S Millvale Ave #302](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/200-s-millvale-ave-%23302/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | | $16,990 | [BDA-2026-06791](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06791/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [4903 Broad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4903-broad-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | 200 amp service | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04442](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04442/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5104 Hillcrest St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5104-hillcrest-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $350 | [BDA-2026-03531](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03531/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [118 N Mathilda St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/118-n-mathilda-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | | $10,000 | [BDA-2026-05442](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05442/) | | May 13, 2026 | [237 S Millvale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/237-s-millvale-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire and additional outlets and light fixtures for basement room | $2,000 | [EP-2026-03211](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03211/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5134 Friendship Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5134-friendship-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $250 | [BDA-2025-01507](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-01507/) | ## 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: - [5111 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5111-penn-ave/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [5136 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5136-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026 - [5100 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5100-penn-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 - [5150 Penn Ave #1](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5150-penn-ave-%231/): newest permit Oct 4, 2024 - [5151 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5151-penn-ave/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [5152 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5152-penn-ave/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 - [5025 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5025-penn-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [5231 Penn Ave #300](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5231-penn-ave-%23300/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [5003 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5003-penn-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024 - [5300 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5300-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 2, 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/). 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