# Building permits at 6101 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 1, 2025: Fire systems permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2025 | Fire systems | | $12,400 | [SSP-2025-06916](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-06916/) | | Sep 30, 2025 | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical system for renovation of entire floor for new office tenant space | $85,000 | [EP-2025-05213](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-05213/) | | Sep 29, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical system for renovation of entire floor for new office tenant space | $8,000 | [MP-2025-05215](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-05215/) | | Sep 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations renovate entire floor for new office tenant space. Work includes selective demolition, new walls, doors & hardware, casework and finishes. | $190,000 | [BDA-2025-07739](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-07739/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [6231 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6231-penn-ave/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | | $150 | [EP-2026-06475](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06475/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 710 ft NW | 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 10, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 680 ft SW | 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 4, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 320 ft W | Electrical | Install illuminated box sign (8'-4" x 1'-4") | $1,200 | [EP-2026-02731](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02731/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 680 ft SW | 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 12, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 320 ft W | 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/) | 460 ft SW | 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/) | 250 ft SW | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [211 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/211-n-whitfield-st/) | 850 ft NW | Addition | Construction of pergola addition with operable roof. | $60,000 | [BDA-2026-02413](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02413/) | | May 20, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 710 ft NW | 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 20, 2026 | [6226 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6226-penn-ave/) | 470 ft S | 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 19, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 710 ft NW | 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 5, 2026 | [6000 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6000-centre-ave/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | $66,025 | [BDA-2026-03757](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03757/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5938 Baum Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5938-baum-blvd/) | 870 ft SW | 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/) | 710 ft NW | 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), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5932 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5932-centre-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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 24, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Sign | 2 Illuminated canopy mounted channel letter signs (6-8" x 3'-2") | $5,600 | [BDA-2026-00944](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00944/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [228 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/228-emerson-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Construction of rooftop deck and pergola with stairs to grade | $200,000 | [BDA-2026-04028](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04028/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [243 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/243-emerson-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of HVAC equipment at side of existing single-family dwelling | $40,000 | [MP-2024-14565](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-14565/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Outfit the retail space into a take-out restaurant with new wiring, lights, and subpanels. | $18,600 | [EP-2026-00611](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00611/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Initial fit-out of core and shell space as restaurant on first floor of a 6-story podium building (atarashi & wushiland boba). | $22,000 | [MP-2026-00698](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00698/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [5836 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5836-penn-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | | $300 | [EP-2026-02017](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02017/) | | May 8, 2026 | [163 Shady Ave #114](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/163-shady-ave-%23114/) | 0.21 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Stand-alone permit for new ductless split system for the 2nd floor mdf room. | $10,501 | [MP-2026-02161](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02161/) | ## 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: - [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 - [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [6226 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6226-penn-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [6231 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6231-penn-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [5935 Penn Ave #610](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5935-penn-ave-%23610/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [5901 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5901-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025 - [5900 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5900-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/): newest permit Aug 24, 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/). 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