# Building permits at 59 S 2nd St, Pittsburgh, PA 20 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2025: Temporary occupancy request - no work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 7, 2025 | Other | Temporary occupancy request - no work | Not listed | [FP-2025-07736](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2025-07736/) | | Nov 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | No work - temporary partial occupancy of portion of second floor only | Not listed | [BDA-2025-09578](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09578/) | | Jul 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Use of portion of first floor as distillery packaging and distribution area and tasting area (excluding mercantile area and kitchen) | $2,500 | [BDA-2025-00469](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-00469/) | | Jun 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | No work - occupant load placard related to bp-2022-18722 | Not listed | [BDA-2025-04119](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-04119/) | | May 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | No work - temporary partial occupancy only | $10,000 | [BDA-2025-03487](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-03487/) | | Jan 22, 2025 | Fire systems | | $30,000 | [SSP-2025-00068](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-00068/) | | Dec 20, 2024 | Fire systems | | $5,000 | [FAS-2024-14527](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2024-14527/) | | Dec 9, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical system for tenant fit-out in a 5 story building | $50,000 | [EP-2023-15948](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-15948/) | | Nov 27, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | New mechanical system throughout six story building supplied from existing rooftop core and shell equipment. | $100,000 | [MP-2023-15950](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2023-15950/) | | Oct 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior build out of 6 story building with new 5 story addition | Not listed | [FP-2023-03768](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2023-03768/) | | Oct 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Phased alteration to existing core and shell building for initial tenant fit-out throughout 6-story building. | $600,000 | [BP-2022-18722](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2022-18722/) | | Mar 13, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation cooking hood exhaust and mua ducts for future equipment | $129,000 | [MP-2024-02889](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-02889/) | | Oct 27, 2023 | Fire systems | Above ground suppression system for 6-story building | $90,000 | [SSP-2023-12194](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2023-12194/) | | Aug 23, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | New rtus, exhaust, ductwork, and vavs throughout building and addition as part of complete renovation throughout 6-story building and rear addition for building core and shell permit | $472,940 | [MP-2023-04529](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2023-04529/) | | Aug 11, 2023 | Fire systems | Underground fire main to a 6-story structure with rooftop deck...related to bp-2020-09144. | $3,000 | [SSP-2023-10738](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2023-10738/) | | Aug 11, 2023 | New building | Alterations for core and shell of 6 story building with new 5 story addition | Not listed | [FP-2023-12228](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2023-12228/) | | Mar 16, 2023 | Fire systems | Automatic fire alarm system for six story building | $25,000 | [FAS-2022-05988](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2022-05988/) | | Oct 19, 2022 | Electrical | New electrical system for a 6-story structure including new service, lighting, power devices and equipment | $500,000 | [EP-2022-05977](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-05977/) | | Mar 26, 2021 | Addition | Complete renovation throughout 6-story structure including rooftop addition, rooftop deck, new entry and dry floodproofing at ground floor; construction of 6-story structure at rear of existing structure including rooftop deck | $5,800,000 | [BP-2020-09144](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2020-09144/) | | Dec 30, 2020 | Demolition | Demolition of 1 story wings attached to a 7 story commercial building. | $120,000 | [DP-2020-12737](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2020-12737/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2026 | [215 Mckean St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/215-mckean-st/) | 150 ft E | Electrical | Updates to electrical (power) | Not listed | [FP-2025-05738](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2025-05738/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [215 Mckean St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/215-mckean-st/) | 150 ft E | Electrical | Complete rewire of the existing building. Work includes new service, panels, circuits, lighting and low voltage system. | $251,524 | [EP-2025-05730](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-05730/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [215 Mckean St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/215-mckean-st/) | 150 ft E | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing windows and infill with insulated metal stud & type x gwb painted. Associated with ep-2025-05730 & fp-2025-05738 | $13,000 | [BDA-2025-10144](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-10144/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [73 E Carson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/73-e-carson-st/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | Temporary generator for event in parking lot associated with special event permit se-13054 | Not listed | [FP-2026-05962](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2026-05962/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [73 E Carson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/73-e-carson-st/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | | $5,520 | [EP-2026-05867](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05867/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [68 S 4th St #11](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/68-s-4th-st-%2311/) | 670 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations including replacing an air-handler within tenant space and installing heat pump within garage on level below. | $17,500 | [MP-2026-04769](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04769/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [68 S 4th St #11](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/68-s-4th-st-%2311/) | 670 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | New mechanical equipment to replace existing | Not listed | [FP-2026-04841](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2026-04841/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [304 William St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/304-william-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Replacement of 4.5 FT retaining wall and concrete stairs at rear of existing single-family dwelling | $30,000 | [BDA-2026-05733](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05733/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [404 Arlington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-arlington-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $15,530 | [BDA-2026-05155](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05155/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [408 Arlington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/408-arlington-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $18,624 | [BDA-2026-05154](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05154/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. --- 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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