# Building permits at 5840 Pierce St, Pittsburgh, PA 12 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that. One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Service Upgrade. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (30 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 13, 2025 | Electrical | Service Upgrade | $2,000 | [EP-2025-08185](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-08185/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 33 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 6, 2026 | [5743 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5743-ellsworth-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | $6,000 | [MP-2026-06083](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-06083/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5743 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5743-ellsworth-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | Full interior re wire converting from commercial to residential 400 amp new service upgrade and underground pvc for new service | $10,000 | [EP-2026-05592](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05592/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [5923 Alder St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5923-alder-st-%233/) | 450 ft E | Electrical | Replace electrical servce to house, provide 4 meters (3 units + house meter) new feeders and new house panel | $8,000 | [EP-2026-04992](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04992/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [320 Spahr St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/320-spahr-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $10,883 | [BDA-2026-08692](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08692/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [5878 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5878-ellsworth-ave/) | 490 ft E | Alteration or repair | Change in use-no work other than new finishes, painting, etc. | $5,000 | [BDA-2026-07042](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07042/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [645 Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/645-maryland-ave/) | 780 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Add on A/C's and furnace replacements | $19,568 | [MP-2026-05863](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05863/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5819 Centre Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5819-centre-ave-%23101/) | 610 ft NW | Fire systems | Installation of suppression for type i hood for new tenant | $3,000 | [SSP-2026-05330](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05330/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [319 Spahr St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/319-spahr-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | | $51,509 | [BDA-2026-07566](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07566/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [659 Maryland Ave #5](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/659-maryland-ave-%235/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | | $8,169 | [BDA-2026-07263](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07263/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5743 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5743-ellsworth-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Addition | Exterior garage, deck and balcony additions, exterior alterations including new windows, roofing. Interior alterations including new partition walls, stairs and new fixtures and finishes. | $80,000 | [BDA-2026-03117](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03117/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5800 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5800-centre-ave/) | 510 ft W | Electrical | Illuminated flush wall sign (14'-0" x 5'-1") on right side of building facing centre avenue | $100 | [EP-2026-04052](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04052/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5800 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5800-centre-ave/) | 510 ft W | Sign | Install two non-illuminated ground/monument signs (4'-5" x 6'-1" high)at driveway entrances and one illuminated flush wall sign (14'-0" x 5'-1") on right side of building facing centre avenue | $13,000 | [BDA-2026-04457](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04457/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5819 Centre Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5819-centre-ave-%23101/) | 610 ft NW | Electrical | Electrical alterations for initial fit-out or tenant space as restaurant, including new sub-panels, power and lighting - related to bda-2024-06312 | $30,000 | [EP-2025-04254](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04254/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5824 Alder St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5824-alder-st/) | 590 ft S | Alteration or repair | Cut new window opening (5'-0" x 6'-0"). | $4,850 | [BDA-2026-02497](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02497/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5838 Baum Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5838-baum-blvd/) | 760 ft N | Demolition | Demolition of existing 1 story bank | $16,980 | [DP-2021-13381](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2021-13381/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [633 College St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/633-college-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Non-structural interior alterations to include new finishes kitchen and bathroom renovations. Exterior alteration to include new doors and windows. Rebuild front porch with stairs to grade at front of existing two-family dwelling | $7,369 | [BDA-2026-02907](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02907/) | | May 19, 2026 | [5830 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5830-ellsworth-ave/) | 360 ft S | Sign | Non-illuminated projecting sign (3'-10" x 1'-5") | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-02220](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02220/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5826 Holden St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5826-holden-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | | $24,867 | [BDA-2026-04000](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04000/) | | May 14, 2026 | [627 College St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/627-college-st/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | | $200 | [EP-2025-09289](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09289/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5818 Alder St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5818-alder-st/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | *Partial Re-Wire Throughout Including: Lighting, Convenience Receptacles, Light Switches, Smoke Detectors. | $36,998 | [EP-2026-02945](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02945/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [215 S Saint Clair St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/215-s-saint-clair-st-%233/) | 0.25 mi N | Demolition | Demo 3-story + basement residential building; additional neighboring dwelling repairs to left exterior wall. Interior bracing and reconstruction of a portion of a collapsed multi-wythe brick exterior wall, along with interior finish repair. | $35,000 | [DP-2026-05491](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-05491/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Electrical work, power and lighting for tenant fit out on first floor | $58,000 | [EP-2026-00252](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00252/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to provide new ductwork for return, supply air, and exaust air. Exterior alterations including new rooftop units and exhaust outlet. | $63,000 | [MP-2026-00274](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00274/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [351 Lehigh Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/351-lehigh-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Installation of an 18kW generator with a 150amp ATS | $12,840 | [EP-2026-05551](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05551/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fire systems | | $11,120 | [SSP-2026-00314](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-00314/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations including new partition walls, finishes and fixtures | $88,000 | [BDA-2025-12517](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12517/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [369 Spahr St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/369-spahr-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $6,961 | [BDA-2026-07876](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07876/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [251 S Saint Clair St #12](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/251-s-saint-clair-st-%2312/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $7,289 | [BDA-2026-06237](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06237/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [251 S Saint Clair St #12](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/251-s-saint-clair-st-%2312/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $8,020 | [BDA-2026-06071](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06071/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [251 S Saint Clair St #12](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/251-s-saint-clair-st-%2312/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $10,406 | [BDA-2026-05888](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05888/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [251 S Saint Clair St #12](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/251-s-saint-clair-st-%2312/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $1,582 | [BDA-2026-05887](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05887/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5835 Elwood St #17](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5835-elwood-st-%2317/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Fire damage repairs to existing condo | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-05374](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05374/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [245 S Saint Clair St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/245-s-saint-clair-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $7,617 | [BDA-2026-04378](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04378/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Pierce St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5830 Pierce St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5830-pierce-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 --- 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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