# Building permits at 5705 Melvin St, Pittsburgh, PA Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 1: Heating and ventilation work with exterior mechanchical equipmwent at existing single-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Heating and ventilation work with exterior mechanchical equipmwent at existing single-family dwelling | $30,000 | [MP-2026-02417](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02417/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | Electrical | Power and lighting new service at existing single-family dwelling | $7,500 | [EP-2026-03785](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03785/) | | Apr 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations to three-story single-family dwelling. Work includes interior gutting & exterior selective demolition, structural work, new walls, windows, doors & hardware, casework and finishes | $25,000 | [BDA-2026-02615](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02615/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 40 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5704 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5704-hobart-st/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | new 100 amp service | $300 | [EP-2026-06153](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06153/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [5717 Pocusset St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5717-pocusset-st/) | 360 ft S | Alteration or repair | | $55,000 | [BDA-2026-09000](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-09000/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [5704 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5704-hobart-st/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | New Service | $3,000 | [EP-2026-06218](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06218/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [2205 Murray Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2205-murray-ave/) | 810 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | $14,000 | [BDA-2026-08443](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08443/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [5840 Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5840-phillips-ave/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | $12,800 | [BDA-2026-08332](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08332/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5638 Pocusset St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5638-pocusset-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of covered deck (porch) with stairs to grade at rear of existing single-family dwelling | $10,000 | [BDA-2025-09169](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09169/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [2715 Murray Ave #624](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2715-murray-ave-%23624/) | 810 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alterations to the mechanical system for occupancy change, including installing 3 new outdoor units, interior equipment and ductwork- related to - bda-2026-01929 | $72,800 | [MP-2026-04059](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04059/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [2609 Murray Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2609-murray-ave/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Exterior repair of stone sill, window repair. | $71,565 | [BDA-2026-06292](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06292/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5649 Phillips Ave #12](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5649-phillips-ave-%2312/) | 410 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $15,146 | [BDA-2026-04706](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04706/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2216 Wightman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2216-wightman-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $9,932 | [BDA-2026-06390](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06390/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5639 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5639-melvin-st/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $7,900 | [BDA-2026-06181](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06181/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [5828 Nicholson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5828-nicholson-st/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and rebuild exterior deck in same location. (8'-0" X 10'-0"). Deck is maximum 24" above grade. | $4,992 | [BDA-2026-04435](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04435/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [2715 Murray Ave #624](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2715-murray-ave-%23624/) | 810 ft S | Fire systems | Interior alteration to change occupancy open 4 tenant spaces to be used as offices. Work includes new toilet rooms, walls, ceilings and finishes | $2,000 | [FAS-2026-03761](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03761/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5607 Pocusset St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5607-pocusset-st/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | $23,913 | [BDA-2026-01143](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01143/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2715 Murray Ave #624](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2715-murray-ave-%23624/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Power and lighting for tenant fit out on ground floor in existing building | $10,000 | [EP-2026-03728](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03728/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [5619 Pocusset St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5619-pocusset-st/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Service upgrade to 200amp Stand alone work | $2,000 | [EP-2026-03946](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03946/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [5820 Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5820-phillips-ave/) | 790 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new trunk duct in basement with branch ducts supplying all rooms on first, second, and third floor as well as central returns on all floors. Install new high efficiency gas furnace with horizontal exhaust and intake thru side wall of house. | $11,095 | [MP-2026-03043](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03043/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [2715 Murray Ave #624](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2715-murray-ave-%23624/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to change occupancy open 4 tenant spaces to be used as offices. Work includes new toilet rooms, walls, ceilings and finishes | $78,000 | [BDA-2026-01929](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01929/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [2300 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2300-sherbrook-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | | $22,913 | [BDA-2026-04652](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04652/) | | May 1, 2026 | [2130 Murray Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2130-murray-ave/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | | $5,000 | [EP-2026-02836](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02836/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [2104 Murray Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2104-murray-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | | $1,500 | [EP-2026-06430](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06430/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [2104 Murray Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2104-murray-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | One illuminated sign ('10-0" x 3'-0") facing corner of murray ave and hobart st and one illuminated sign/logo (3'-0" x 3'-4") facing murray ave | $500 | [EP-2026-00824](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00824/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [2104 Murray Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2104-murray-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Sign | One illuminated, flush sign ('10-0" x 3'-0") facing corner of murray ave and hobart st and one illuminated, flush sign/logo (3'-0" x 3'-4") facing murray ave | $12,000 | [BDA-2025-12167](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12167/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [2025 Wightman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2025-wightman-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical work associated with interior renovations at the squirrel hill wellness & rehab center. Electrical work includes new lighting, receptacles, & wiremold on the 7th floor, lighting in rooms 308 & 310, receptacles & data drops for nurse stations on floors 4, 5, & 6. | $121,140 | [EP-2026-04134](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04134/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [2308 Pittock St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2308-pittock-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | | $9,178 | [BDA-2026-08647](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08647/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [5812 Morrowfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5812-morrowfield-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $13,381 | [BDA-2026-07871](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07871/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [2008 Murray Ave #D](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2008-murray-ave-%23d/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | New cooking equipment, seating, & finishes for existing restaurant (less than 50 occupants). Work also includes 8" concrete masonry infill to maintain 2-hour fire rated separation between adjacent tenant space. | $3,000 | [BDA-2026-03386](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03386/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [5600 Munhall Rd #501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5600-munhall-rd-%23501/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Installation of replacement windows | $1,998 | [BDA-2026-07143](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07143/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5825 Douglas St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5825-douglas-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mini split installation second floor | $15,000 | [MP-2026-04377](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04377/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5838 Douglas St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5838-douglas-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New ac | $1,000 | [MP-2026-03492](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03492/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [2008 Murray Ave #D](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2008-murray-ave-%23d/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | | $2,000 | [EP-2026-04019](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04019/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [5825 Douglas St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5825-douglas-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | $700 | [MP-2026-03245](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03245/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5838 Douglas St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5838-douglas-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Installation of a 200 AMP service | $3,000 | [EP-2026-03533](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03533/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5822 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5822-hobart-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $27,332 | [BDA-2026-05045](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05045/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5822 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5822-hobart-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $45,177 | [BDA-2026-02713](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02713/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5822 Hobart St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5822-hobart-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $7,208 | [BDA-2026-01140](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01140/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [2025 Wightman St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2025-wightman-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | $275,000 | [BDA-2026-05153](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05153/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [5838 Douglas St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5838-douglas-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Change in use to single-family dwelling. | Not listed | [BDA-2026-04952](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04952/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5825 Douglas St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5825-douglas-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Addition | Non-structural interior alteration on third floor. Structural interior alterations to include removal of portion of load bearing wall and addition of support beam on first floor of existing single-family dwelling | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-03174](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03174/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5825 Douglas St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5825-douglas-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Add outlets and lights. | $2,500 | [EP-2026-02932](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02932/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Melvin St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5665 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5665-melvin-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [5656 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5656-melvin-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025 - [5648 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5648-melvin-st/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025 - [5647 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5647-melvin-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [5644 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5644-melvin-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [5639 Melvin St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5639-melvin-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 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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