# Building permits at 55 27th St, Pittsburgh, PA

55 27th St: demolition permitted Dec 4, 2025, a new building Jan 7.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 11: Installation of new above ground sprinkler systems for new apartment building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 530 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Fire systems | Installation of new above ground sprinkler systems for new apartment building, including backflow assembly, fdc, manual wet standpipes, trash chute sprinklers, wet and dry system main and branch piping, and sprinklers - related to bda-2024-04164 | $414,000 | [SSP-2026-03460](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03460/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Electrical |  | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04463](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04463/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Electrical |  | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04454](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04454/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Fire systems | Install 6in underground fire main as related to work performed under ssp-2026-03460 | $20,000 | [SSP-2026-04467](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04467/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Fire systems | Installation of a fire alarm system in new apartment building, including fire alarm control panel, circuit wiring, initiating and notification devices- related to bda-2024-04164 | $400,000 | [FAS-2026-02681](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02681/) |
| May 7, 2026 | Electrical | New sesrvice, generator, power and lighting system to new 6-story, podium building, with 240 dwelling units (13 type a), amenity space and leasing office on ground level, and 38 outdoor parking stalls | $4,626,000 | [EP-2024-13189](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-13189/) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mecanical system for 6-story building, with 240 dwelling units (13 type a) | $1,816,377 | [MP-2024-13190](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-13190/) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Other | Stormwater managment system for future development including two subsurface detention vaults, bioretention tree pits, conveyance piping and outlet controls. | $460,313 | [SWP-2023-14060](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SWP-2023-14060/) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | New building | Construct new 6-story, podium building, with 224 dwelling units (12 type a), amenity spaces and leasing office on ground level. | $20,000,000 | [BDA-2024-04164](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-04164/) |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Demolition | Demo 2 story masonry warehouse | $123,000 | [DP-2024-13191](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2024-13191/) |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Electrical |  | $500 | [EP-2021-12712](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-12712/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 30 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2740 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2740-smallman-st/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant fit-out and change of occupancy in the existing 6-story building. | $104,000 | [BDA-2026-08558](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08558/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [80 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/80-26th-st/) | 970 ft SW | Demolition | Partial demolition of 1 and 2 story portion of structure along mulberry way in preparation for alterations and additions under bda-2026-02153 | $450,000 | [DP-2026-03563](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-03563/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 680 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of fire alarm system for fit out of a core-shell space for an office space | $23,000 | [FAS-2026-05524](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05524/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 990 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install split system for prefabricated container on site | $3,000 | [MP-2026-02662](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02662/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 530 ft SW | Fire systems | Relocate sprinkler heads that does not affect coverage area | $5,900 | [SSP-2026-05370](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05370/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 530 ft SW | Fire systems | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. This is the first fitout for this tenant space as part of a phased work, new construction project. | $5,000 | [FAS-2026-04970](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04970/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2558 Railroad St #627](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2558-railroad-st-%23627/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | No work placard only | Not listed | [BDA-2026-07031](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07031/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 680 ft NE | Fire systems |  | $15,000 | [SSP-2026-04918](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04918/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [2558 Railroad St #627](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2558-railroad-st-%23627/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | No work - partial occupancy pending completion of bp-2023-0185 | Not listed | [BDA-2026-06591](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06591/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 990 ft S | Electrical | Installation of power and lighting to exterior one story structures on lot | $2,500 | [EP-2026-01766](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01766/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [2549 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2549-penn-ave/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Install two prefabricated shipping containers as outdoor bar and storage acessory to existing building | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-01394](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01394/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. | $89,550 | [EP-2025-09264](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09264/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 680 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of HVAC system and ducting for core-shell fit-out including 2 dx coil cooiling/electric heat air handling units, two outdoor condensing units and exhaust fans. | $170,000 | [MP-2026-03149](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03149/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [2623 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2623-penn-ave/) | 740 ft S | Other |  | Not listed | [OLP-2026-04865](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OLP-2026-04865/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/) | 520 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alterations to existing mechanical system including new rtu, vav, and ductowrk (related to bda-2026-00602). | $132,300 | [MP-2026-03209](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03209/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 680 ft NE | Electrical | Alteration to the electrical system in relation to first tenant fit out in bda-2026-03228. Work includes new panels, transformer, circuits, lighting and low voltage system. | $226,000 | [EP-2026-03151](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03151/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 530 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. | $80,265 | [MP-2025-09265](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-09265/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 400 ft NE | Electrical | Illumiinated individual letter sign (15'-0" x 2'-9") | $5,000 | [EP-2026-04016](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04016/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2865 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2865-railroad-st-%23301/) | 680 ft NE | New building | Initial interior fit out of a core-shell space for an office including interior and exterior concrete slabs, parition walls, elevated work platform and new fixtures and finishes. | $456,500 | [BDA-2026-03228](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03228/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 400 ft NE | Sign | Illumiinated individual letter sign (15'-0" x 3'-6") | $5,000 | [BDA-2026-03506](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03506/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 400 ft NE | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm system for new yoga studio tenant fit-out | $50,000 | [FAS-2026-00971](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-00971/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2608 Railroad St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2608-railroad-st/) | 530 ft SW | New building | 1,674 Sf ground floor, interior tenant renovation for new market. The proposed market includes a warming station for food prepared off-site. This is the first fitout for this tenant space as part of a phased work, new construction project. | $284,991 | [BDA-2025-12374](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12374/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St #6d](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st-%236d/) | 850 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations for the replacement of windows | $29,674 | [BDA-2026-03307](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03307/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/) | 630 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 ac units and associated mechanical equipment | $10,000 | [MP-2026-03401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03401/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2837 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2837-smallman-st/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations for replacement of existing storefronts and entrance doors. Work includes selective demolition, new metal & glass storefronts and entrance doors | $80,000 | [BDA-2026-02045](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02045/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [2805 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2805-smallman-st/) | 400 ft NE | Fire systems | Add/relocate fire sprinklers related to bda-2026-00030 | $8,782 | [SSP-2026-03175](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03175/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical system, lighting & controls for staff breakroom renovation | $10,000 | [EP-2026-00568](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00568/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [2816 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2816-smallman-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Alterations including new kitchen, framed opening, and finishes. | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-00602](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00602/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2901 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2901-smallman-st/) | 850 ft NE | Fire systems | Relocate one (1) pendant fire sprinkler head to new tenant build-out. | $1,699 | [SSP-2026-03091](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03091/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2828 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2828-smallman-st/) | 630 ft E | Electrical | Add one (1) additional meter. Install 50 recessed lights and 56 receptacles on 2nd floor. Install 200 amp. 120/240 single phase load center. | $13,500 | [EP-2026-03084](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03084/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2949 Smallman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2949-smallman-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical |  | $500 | [EP-2026-05808](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05808/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2538 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2538-penn-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Demolition | Demo 2 story 2 family dwelling | $14,500 | [DP-2026-04869](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04869/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [56 Eazor Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/56-eazor-sq/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Alterations to electrical system including new equipment (transformer, sub panel, disconnects) in existing building | $160,000 | [EP-2026-04999](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04999/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [2600 -2760 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2600---2760-liberty-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior & exterior alterations to mechanical systems for renovation of existing tenant office space | $283,180 | [MP-2026-00358](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00358/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [102 30th St #631](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/102-30th-st-%23631/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Dedicated service for 9 electric vehicle charging stations | $40,000 | [EP-2026-04407](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04407/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [2545 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2545-railroad-st-%23301/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Single branch circuit for power or lighting | Not listed | [FP-2026-03864](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2026-03864/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [2545 Railroad St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2545-railroad-st-%23301/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical |  | $7,200 | [EP-2026-03718](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03718/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [2907 Spring Way](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2907-spring-way/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | 200 Amp electric service, standalone | $2,000 | [EP-2026-03818](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03818/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on 27th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [319 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/319-27th-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026

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