# Building permits at 5738 Howe St, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M alteration or repair at 5504 Walnut St, permitted Aug 28. Five permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 29: Install HVAC units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 49 more permits (46 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 29, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install HVAC units. | $4,000 | [MP-2026-04177](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04177/) | | Nov 17, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | new furnace and ductwork | $5,000 | [MP-2025-08236](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-08236/) | | Oct 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and rebuild roof on existing detached garage with deck on top of garage and stairs at rear of garage | $35,000 | [BDA-2025-08823](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-08823/) | | Sep 16, 2025 | Electrical | Complete rewire and service | $4,500 | [EP-2025-06371](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-06371/) | | Jul 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation incluing reconfiguration of walls, kitchen bathrooms, and add deck at rear to convert three family dwelling to single family dwelling | $75,000 | [BDA-2025-05486](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-05486/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 49 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 28, 2026 | [5740 Howe St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5740-howe-st-%233/) | 30 ft NE | Electrical | subpanel for garage | $350 | [EP-2026-05282](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05282/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5747 Kentucky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5747-kentucky-ave/) | 160 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $15,000 | [BDA-2026-06855](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06855/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [5601 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5601-howe-st/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Use of approx 2' x 4' generator on ground at side of existing single unit residence | $16,414 | [EP-2026-05852](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05852/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [5815 Kentucky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5815-kentucky-ave/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Rewire | $6,000 | [EP-2026-06114](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06114/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1033 Murray Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1033-murray-hill-ave/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $1,800 | [BDA-2026-06376](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06376/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5826 5th Ave #19](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5826-5th-ave-%2319/) | 880 ft SE | Fire systems | Alterations to existing fire alarm system including replacement of fire alarm control panel and wiring. | $13,800 | [FAS-2026-04475](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04475/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [808 Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/808-maryland-ave/) | 270 ft N | Electrical | Low Volt Lighting and Controls for rear Patio Project | $12,000 | [EP-2026-04616](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04616/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5835 Elwood St #17](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5835-elwood-st-%2317/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Fire damage repairs to existing condo | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-05374](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05374/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [1010 Murray Hill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1010-murray-hill-ave/) | 630 ft S | Alteration or repair | | $14,744 | [BDA-2026-04327](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04327/) | | May 15, 2026 | [717 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/717-ivy-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $41,041 | [BDA-2026-04231](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04231/) | | May 13, 2026 | [717 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/717-ivy-st/) | 990 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $29,199 | [BDA-2026-03586](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03586/) | | May 11, 2026 | [808 Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/808-maryland-ave/) | 270 ft N | Alteration or repair | Demolition of deck and replacement of second floor balcony. New fence at rear of existing single-family dwelling | $134,050 | [BDA-2026-02574](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02574/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5701-5th-ave/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | | $450,000 | [BDA-2026-02564](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02564/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 36 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Installation of a fire alarm system including control panel, visible and audible devices, smoke detectors and manual pull stations. | $8,346 | [FAS-2026-05848](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05848/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [106 N Woodland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/106-n-woodland-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | | $14,750 | [BDA-2026-09315](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-09315/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Alteration and reconfiguration of existing 1st floor tenant space for change in use to pilates studio, including new accessible restrooms | $100,000 | [BDA-2026-08145](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08145/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5438 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5438-howe-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Addition | Alterations to an existing single-family dwelling including new single-story addition with covered entry and crawlspace. | $60,000 | [BDA-2026-06732](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06732/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [627 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/627-ivy-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | $20,139 | [BDA-2026-08871](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08871/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [719 Filbert St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/719-filbert-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical Equipment | $21,722 | [MP-2026-05894](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05894/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [5931 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5931-howe-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $8,000 | [BDA-2026-08686](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08686/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [5932 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-howe-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $54,000 | [BDA-2026-08426](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08426/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5519 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5519-howe-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | added an tv room in basement and circuit for new lighting and fridge and circuits for back music room | $3,500 | [EP-2026-05649](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05649/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5607 Elmer St #206](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5607-elmer-st-%23206/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Level 1 alterations - reparis with like material maintaing existing stair dimensions of two rear egress stairs, stair enclosures and exit access decks with new roofs in existing 3 story apartment building | $27,000 | [EP-2026-04196](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04196/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5519 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5519-howe-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | | $26,750 | [BDA-2026-07943](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07943/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | New HVAC system including ductwok, rtu and condensing unit | $203,150 | [MP-2026-03731](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03731/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Install power and lighting to first floor in existing building | $225,781 | [EP-2026-03732](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03732/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | $2,500 | [EP-2026-05359](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05359/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | | $150 | [EP-2026-04256](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04256/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Alteration to interior and exterior with new storefront, flooring, cabinets, fixtures and accessible restooms in existing one story building | $1,200,000 | [BDA-2026-00974](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00974/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5510 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5510-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | | $14,000 | [SSP-2026-05421](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05421/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Sign | Illuminated projecting sign (2'-0" x 5'-2") | $2,500 | [BDA-2026-06687](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06687/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [659 Maryland Ave #5](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/659-maryland-ave-%235/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $8,169 | [BDA-2026-07263](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07263/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [5510 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5510-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Fit-out including new storefront entry, restrooms, partitions, doors, and finishes. | $750,000 | [BDA-2026-00691](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00691/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5504 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5504-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Illuminated individual channel letters above windows (20'-7" x 2'-6") | $6,000 | [BDA-2026-05799](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05799/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [28 Woodland Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/28-woodland-rd/) | 0.21 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Adding ductless mini split for pool house | $6,500 | [MP-2026-04782](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04782/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5607 Elmer St #206](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5607-elmer-st-%23206/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Level 1 alterations - reparis with like material maintaing existing stair dimensions of two rear egress stairs, stair enclosures and exit access decks with new roofs in existing 3 story apartment building | $684,100 | [BDA-2024-04390](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-04390/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.19 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2026-01821. Work includes new ductwork and exhaust system | $50,000 | [MP-2026-02954](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02954/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | | $15,700 | [SSP-2026-04374](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04374/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2026-01821. The proposed work includes new circuits, lighting and low voltage system. | $50,000 | [EP-2026-02953](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02953/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5519 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5519-howe-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-05133](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05133/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5519 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5519-howe-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | | $8,000 | [BDA-2026-04892](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04892/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | Interior alterations to update fire alarm system including new nac panel, new notification devices. | $5,000 | [FAS-2026-02955](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02955/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [5508 Kentucky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5508-kentucky-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | add sub panel stand alone job | $800 | [EP-2026-03775](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03775/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5508 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5508-howe-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Upgrade service to 200A add circuits and outlets to roof top area add outlets and new lighting to interior garage | $6,000 | [EP-2026-03814](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03814/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [5926 Kentucky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5926-kentucky-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | | $4,500 | [BDA-2026-02473](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02473/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5826 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5826-holden-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $24,867 | [BDA-2026-04000](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04000/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to change the use and layout of an exisitng office space to a medical clinic. Work includes new walls, ceilings and finishes. | $527,800 | [BDA-2026-01821](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01821/) | | May 13, 2026 | [5510 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5510-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | New illuminated flush individual letter sign (31'-3" x 2'-0") | $100 | [EP-2026-03146](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03146/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5510 Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5510-walnut-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | New illuminated flush individual letter sign (31'-3" x 2'-0") | $6,500 | [BDA-2026-03532](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03532/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Howe St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5740 Howe St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5740-howe-st-%233/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [5814 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5814-howe-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025 - [5822 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5822-howe-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [5601 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5601-howe-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [5927 Howe St #B3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5927-howe-st-%23b3/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [5931 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5931-howe-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [5932 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-howe-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [5524 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5524-howe-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [5519 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5519-howe-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [5508 Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5508-howe-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 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/). Checked 2026-10-10 20:03 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 5 permits at this address and 49 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5738-howe-st/