# Building permits at 5901 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10, 2025: Fire systems permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits (30 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2025 | Fire systems | | $1,000 | [FAS-2025-05917](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-05917/) | | Dec 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations, including new walls, accessible restrooms, casework and finishes. | $5,000 | [BP-2023-10169](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-10169/) | | Feb 22, 2024 | Alteration or repair | | $20,000 | [BP-2024-02597](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2024-02597/) | | Oct 24, 2023 | Alteration or repair | | $8,750 | [BP-2023-17792](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-17792/) | ## 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), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [141 S Saint Clair St #601](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/141-s-saint-clair-st-%23601/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to convert locker rooms into single shared shower room including multiple shower compartments, bathrooms, sinks and lockers. | $215,000 | [BDA-2026-06231](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06231/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 570 ft NE | Fire systems | Hood suppression permit for tenant fit-out & change of use for a bakery business & cafe. | $500 | [SSP-2026-04957](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04957/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Install illuminated box sign (8'-4" x 1'-4") | $1,200 | [EP-2026-02731](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02731/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Sign | Install illuminated box sign (6'-4" x 1'-4") | $3,000 | [BDA-2026-06040](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06040/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [145 S Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/145-s-highland-ave/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Alterations to an existing electrical system including new sub-panel, lighting and power as part of a tenant fit-out (realted to ). | $8,500 | [EP-2026-05237](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05237/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [100 Sheridan Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/100-sheridan-sq/) | 830 ft SE | Sign | Non-illuminated projecting sign (1'-6" projecting x 5'-2" high) | $5,000 | [BDA-2026-05287](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05287/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [141 S Saint Clair St #601](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/141-s-saint-clair-st-%23601/) | 890 ft W | Fire systems | Installation of ansul systems in 5 cooking hoods in level 4 kitchen as part of office tenant fitout with cooking and dining facilities | $17,300 | [SSP-2026-03639](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03639/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5714 Rural St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5714-rural-st/) | 860 ft N | Alteration or repair | | $6,831 | [BDA-2026-00934](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00934/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [211 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/211-n-whitfield-st/) | 440 ft NE | Addition | Construction of pergola addition with operable roof. | $60,000 | [BDA-2026-02413](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02413/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [5836 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5836-penn-ave/) | 320 ft W | Electrical | | $300 | [EP-2026-02017](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02017/) | | May 20, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 570 ft NE | Electrical | Electrical work related to change of use for bakery cafe. | $17,880 | [EP-2026-02035](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02035/) | | May 19, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 570 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Type 1 kitchen exhaust hood, ductwork, & fan. Air balance & ventilation schedule for new use for a bakery business & cafe. Occupant load is less than 50. Previously retail use. | $70,729 | [MP-2026-02036](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02036/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5938 Baum Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5938-baum-blvd/) | 710 ft S | Alteration or repair | No work - temp occ for mechanical systems only | Not listed | [BDA-2026-03024](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03024/) | | May 1, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tenant fit-out & change of use for a bakery business & cafe. Occupant load is less than 50. Previously retail use. | $128,900 | [BDA-2026-02340](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02340/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 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/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 14, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Alterations to existing electrical system including new power and updates to existing communication antention system (related to bda-2026-06793). | $72,500 | [EP-2026-05122](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05122/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Alterations to an existing office including new partitions, doors, and finishes in a 3-story existing building (occupancy under 19-b-00386). | $63,620 | [BDA-2026-06793](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06793/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5601 Penn Ave #13](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5601-penn-ave-%2313/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | | $350 | [EP-2026-05637](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05637/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5817 Rippey St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5817-rippey-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | rooftop solar panels | $19,000 | [EP-2026-05362](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05362/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [311 N Saint Clair St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/311-n-saint-clair-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $500 | [BDA-2026-03202](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03202/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [251 S Saint Clair St #12](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/251-s-saint-clair-st-%2312/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | $1,582 | [BDA-2026-05887](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05887/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [217 Amber St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/217-amber-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | | $28,792 | [BDA-2026-05359](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05359/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [245 S Saint Clair St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/245-s-saint-clair-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | $7,617 | [BDA-2026-04378](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04378/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5644 Rural St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5644-rural-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | | $14,493 | [BDA-2026-01001](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01001/) | | May 20, 2026 | [6226 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6226-penn-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | Illuminated chanel letter sign mounted on steel frame projected below facade canopy overhang (15'-6" x 2'-4") | $13,486 | [BDA-2026-00662](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00662/) | | May 5, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $66,025 | [BDA-2026-03757](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03757/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Penn Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5900 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5900-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [5935 Penn Ave #610](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5935-penn-ave-%23610/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [5836 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5836-penn-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [5829 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5829-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026 - [5818 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5818-penn-ave/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025 - [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [6101 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6101-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [6111 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6111-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [6112 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6112-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025 - [6117 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6117-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 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 2026-10-12 12:16 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 4 permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5901-penn-ave/