# Building permits at 538 El Ct, Pittsburgh, PA New buildings permitted at three addresses within 650 ft since May 1, the largest $500,000. 18 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 17: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 530 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02932](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02932/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02931](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02931/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02930](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02930/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02929](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02929/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02928](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02928/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02927](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02927/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02925](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02925/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02924](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02924/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-02920](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02920/) | | Apr 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-01947](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01947/) | | Jun 9, 2022 | Electrical | New Service | $2,500 | [EP-2022-08891](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-08891/) | | Feb 11, 2022 | Electrical | service reconnect | $2,500 | [EP-2022-01946](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-01946/) | | Feb 11, 2022 | Electrical | reconnect service | $2,500 | [EP-2022-01945](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-01945/) | | Feb 11, 2022 | Electrical | reconnect | $2,500 | [EP-2022-01944](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-01944/) | | Dec 20, 2021 | Electrical | DQLGT reconnect service | $450 | [EP-2021-20333](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-20333/) | | Dec 20, 2021 | Electrical | DQLGT reconnect service | $450 | [EP-2021-20332](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-20332/) | | Dec 20, 2021 | Electrical | DQLGT reconnect service | $450 | [EP-2021-20250](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-20250/) | | Jul 30, 2021 | Electrical | | $100 | [EP-2021-11350](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-11350/) | ## 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 13, 2026 | [536 Brushton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/536-brushton-ave/) | 160 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of complete aboveground waterbased sprinkler system, with fdc and underground tap-in as part of alterations to an existing 3 story apartment building | $170,000 | [SSP-2026-04673](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04673/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [536 Brushton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/536-brushton-ave/) | 160 ft N | Alteration or repair | New doors, windows, partitions, finishes, kitchens, and structural repair/framing as part of rehabilitation of existing apartment building | $600,000 | [BDA-2025-02978](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-02978/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [7706 Tioga St #7](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7706-tioga-st-%237/) | 200 ft N | Fire systems | Install new sprinkler system in existing 3 story building | $182,300 | [SSP-2026-02110](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-02110/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [7706 Tioga St #7](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7706-tioga-st-%237/) | 200 ft N | Fire systems | New underground main for sprinkler system in existing buidling | $8,000 | [SSP-2026-01413](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01413/) | | May 26, 2026 | [7706 Tioga St #7](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7706-tioga-st-%237/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | New service, wiring, power and lighting throughout existing residential building | $288,377 | [EP-2025-04001](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04001/) | | May 7, 2026 | [7706 Tioga St #7](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7706-tioga-st-%237/) | 200 ft N | Fire systems | Installation of sprinkler monitoring system in existing 3 story building | $9,000 | [FAS-2026-02002](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02002/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2026 | [7614 Tioga St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7614-tioga-st/) | 530 ft NW | New building | New construction of a detached dwelling, site work, slab on grade, and parking pad | $210,000 | [BP-2026-02195](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2026-02195/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [7610 Tioga St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7610-tioga-st/) | 570 ft NW | New building | New construction of a detached dwelling, site work, slab on grade, and parking pad | $210,000 | [BP-2026-02194](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2026-02194/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [7606 Tioga St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7606-tioga-st/) | 610 ft NW | New building | New construction of a detached dwelling, site work, slab on grade, and parking pad | $500,000 | [BDA-2025-04074](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-04074/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 10, 2026 | [7811 1/2 Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7811-1_2-hamilton-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove front porch/conc landing and build new wood deck (13'-0" x 6'-0") with stairs to grade at 3 locations, repair main roofs | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-06667](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06667/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [7818 1/2 Formosa Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7818-1_2-formosa-way/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations to existing townhouses including new front deck, stairs, and roof replacement. | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-06668](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06668/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [422 Rosedale St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/422-rosedale-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $4,500 | [BDA-2026-06883](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06883/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7921 Susquehanna St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7921-susquehanna-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $6,000 | [BDA-2026-06134](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06134/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [7818 1/2 Formosa Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7818-1_2-formosa-way/) | 0.22 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork, Furnace, and AC | $10,000 | [MP-2026-02995](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02995/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [7811 1/2 Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7811-1_2-hamilton-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install ac unit | $10,000 | [MP-2026-02993](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02993/) | ## 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Checked 2026-10-10 03:28 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 18 permits at this address and 15 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/538-el-ct/