# Building permits at 6 Brownell St, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $6.5M alteration or repair at 5408 Centre Ave, permitted Oct 12. Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 21: Intall new mini-split heating ventialtion system with 2 rooftop units at existing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (40 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Intall new mini-split heating ventialtion system with 2 rooftop units at existing | $65,000 | [MP-2026-04737](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04737/) | | Mar 31, 2025 | Alteration or repair | No work - correction of certificate of occupancy only (parcel changed address) and new occupant load placards | Not listed | [BDA-2024-05392](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-05392/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 41 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2026 | [520 Ivy St #3](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/520-ivy-st-%233/) | 150 ft E | Alteration or repair | | $22,807 | [BDA-2026-04632](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04632/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 12, 2026 | [5408 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5408-centre-ave/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Exterior and interior alterations, including new exterior stairs and ramps, interior stairs, ramps, restrooms, amenity spaces, walls, 3 new type a units, reconfigures apartment layouts and total unit count, new trash chute, expanded integral maintenance storage garage, casework and finishes. | $6,500,000 | [BDA-2026-04761](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04761/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [5550 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5550-centre-ave/) | 580 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alterations to HVAC system including new dutwork and diffusers for giant eagle pharmacy expansion in existing building | $35,000 | [MP-2026-05723](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05723/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [509 Roslyn Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/509-roslyn-pl/) | 490 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for stuctural framing repair, exterior alterations for deck replacment. | $25,000 | [BDA-2026-02757](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02757/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [5550 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5550-centre-ave/) | 580 ft N | Electrical | Alterations to electrical system including new lighting and power for giant eagle pharmacy expansion in existing building | $66,000 | [EP-2026-05720](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05720/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [5743 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5743-ellsworth-ave/) | 970 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | | $6,000 | [MP-2026-06083](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-06083/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [5550 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5550-centre-ave/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | Alterations to expand pharmacy of giant eagle in existing building | $250,000 | [BDA-2026-07959](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07959/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5743 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5743-ellsworth-ave/) | 970 ft NE | 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 | [627 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/627-ivy-st/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $20,139 | [BDA-2026-08871](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08871/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [516 Roslyn Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/516-roslyn-pl/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | $13,265 | [BDA-2026-07038](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07038/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [514 Roslyn Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/514-roslyn-pl/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | $13,951 | [BDA-2026-06942](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06942/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [610 Copeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/610-copeland-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | $16,438 | [BDA-2026-08041](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08041/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5607 Elmer St #206](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5607-elmer-st-%23206/) | 790 ft SE | 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 | [5445 Claybourne St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5445-claybourne-st/) | 590 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $16,500 | [BDA-2026-08167](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08167/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5408 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5408-centre-ave/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Remove 6 antennas and associated equipment, install 7 new antennas and associated equipment in new mounts on existing frames | $15,000 | [EP-2026-05099](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05099/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5743 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5743-ellsworth-ave/) | 970 ft NE | 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 27, 2026 | [5443 Potter St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5443-potter-st/) | 390 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $42,577 | [BDA-2026-06865](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06865/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5541 Ellsworth Ave #4](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5541-ellsworth-ave-%234/) | 260 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Pli review not required | $1,500 | [BDA-2025-02302](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-02302/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5510 Ellsworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5510-ellsworth-ave/) | 480 ft S | Alteration or repair | | $14,864 | [BDA-2026-06535](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06535/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5607 Elmer St #206](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5607-elmer-st-%23206/) | 790 ft SE | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [506 Roslyn Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/506-roslyn-pl/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Working on existing branch circuits. Reroute existing circuitry. Install lighting and power devices. | $5,000 | [EP-2026-03975](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03975/) | | May 28, 2026 | [601 Filbert St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/601-filbert-st/) | 520 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $741,098 | [BDA-2026-04241](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04241/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [5620 Baum Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5620-baum-blvd/) | 0.21 mi N | Demolition | Demo one story building, remove slab, cover with 4 inches topsoil, seeded, and covered with straw | $15,000 | [DP-2026-04406](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/DP-2026-04406/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 22, 2026 | [719 Filbert St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/719-filbert-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical Equipment | $21,722 | [MP-2026-05894](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05894/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [532 S Aiken Ave #520](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/532-s-aiken-ave-%23520/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alterations to an existing mechanical system including new ductwork, bathroom exhaust fan, and environmental air exhaust outlet (related to bda-2026-03710). | $7,000 | [MP-2026-03863](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03863/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [728 Copeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/728-copeland-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations for existing restaurant. Work includes new cooking equipment under an existing, type 1 kitchen exhaust hood. | $129,000 | [BDA-2026-06269](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06269/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [738 Bellefonte St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/738-bellefonte-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Fire systems | Alterations to existing fire alarm system in 3 story building | $5,107 | [FAS-2026-05602](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05602/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [728 Copeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/728-copeland-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition of non structural walls, ceiling tiles, finishes in basement of existing building | $2,000 | [BDA-2026-06587](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06587/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [700 S Aiken Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-s-aiken-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | rooftop solar pv array | $29,025 | [EP-2026-04513](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04513/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5522 Baum Blvd #723](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5522-baum-blvd-%23723/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | Use of 32.5 sf, illuminated wall sign facing south graham street. | $5,000 | [BDA-2026-01530](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01530/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 29, 2026 | [725 Copeland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/725-copeland-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $4,000 | [BDA-2026-05126](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05126/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 11, 2026 | [532 S Aiken Ave #520](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/532-s-aiken-ave-%23520/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing medical office including new doors, partitions, and finishes. | $200,000 | [BDA-2026-03710](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03710/) | | May 15, 2026 | [717 Ivy St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/717-ivy-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $29,199 | [BDA-2026-03586](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03586/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5533 Walnut St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5533-walnut-st-%23301/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 12, 2026 | [700 S Aiken Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-s-aiken-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork for addition and Added AC/Furnace | $15,000 | [MP-2026-02533](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02533/) | ## 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/). Checked 2026-10-14 08:25 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6-brownell-st/