# Building permits at 6231 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Eight permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 9: Electrical permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | Electrical | | $150 | [EP-2026-06475](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06475/) | | Apr 21, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of refrigeration equipment as part of alterations to existing target | $847,792 | [MP-2025-09359](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-09359/) | | Apr 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | *Missing zut modify existing parking lot configuration (co #occ-10-01321) to create 18 drive up stalls for customer pick up. Work also includes directional signage, stop bar, stop sign, & crosswalk stripping. | $48,000 | [BDA-2025-11726](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11726/) | | Mar 30, 2026 | Fire systems | Automatic smoke detection system circuit wiring fire alarm control and or annciator panels initiating devices manual fire alarm system as apart of work performed under | $10,000 | [FAS-2025-09360](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2025-09360/) | | Mar 11, 2026 | Fire systems | Modifications to existing water based sprinkler system as part of alterations to existing target including reconfiguration of spaces for employee lounge and adult beverage area, with new dry heads as part of replacement of walk-in coolers/freezers and partial replacement of risers from fire pump | $75,000 | [SSP-2026-01237](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01237/) | | Mar 4, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork modifications, new vavs, and new split system as part of alterations to existing target | $142,900 | [MP-2026-00434](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00434/) | | Jan 29, 2026 | Electrical | New panels, equipment, wiring, power, and lighting as part of alterations to existing target | $700,761 | [EP-2025-09358](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09358/) | | Jan 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Alterations to existing target including finsihes, reconfiguration of spaces for employee lounge and adult bevarage area, replacement of coolers/freezers, and toilet room and fittting room upgrades | $5,005,736 | [BDA-2025-11548](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11548/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [6343 Penn Ave #201](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6343-penn-ave-%23201/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical | | $150 | [EP-2026-06473](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06473/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [6343 Penn Ave #201](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6343-penn-ave-%23201/) | 770 ft SE | Sign | Install 2 illuminated channel letter signs; facing penn ave (13'-10" x 5'-9") and facing parking lot (27'-0" x 2'-8") both above 1st floor | $18,000 | [BDA-2026-07811](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07811/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 940 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/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 570 ft S | 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 12, 2026 | [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/) | 940 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/) | 960 ft W | 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 16, 2026 | [332 Enright Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/332-enright-ct/) | 830 ft E | Electrical | Service Reconnect In-kind. | $4,950 | [EP-2026-04794](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04794/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [100 Sheridan Sq](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/100-sheridan-sq/) | 840 ft W | 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 9, 2026 | [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/) | 570 ft S | 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/) | 570 ft S | 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/) | | May 20, 2026 | [6226 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6226-penn-ave/) | 650 ft SW | 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 8, 2026 | [163 Shady Ave #114](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/163-shady-ave-%23114/) | 710 ft S | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | 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 14, 2026 | [228 Emerson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/228-emerson-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [476 Enright Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/476-enright-ct/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | rooftop solar panels | $22,000 | [EP-2026-04433](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04433/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [100 Denniston St #6](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/100-denniston-st-%236/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | 200 amp panel and Service Upgrade. This is a standalone job | $5,503 | [EP-2026-04482](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04482/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [448 Enright Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/448-enright-ct/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | | $19,000 | [BDA-2025-12695](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12695/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [404 Enright Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-enright-ct/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | | $16,888 | [BDA-2026-00838](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00838/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [474 Enright Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/474-enright-ct/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | | $17,587 | [BDA-2026-00837](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00837/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [439 Enright Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/439-enright-ct/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | | $1,521 | [BDA-2026-03804](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03804/) | | May 20, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 0.24 mi 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 19, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | | $66,025 | [BDA-2026-03757](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03757/) | | May 1, 2026 | [226 N Whitfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/226-n-whitfield-st/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | ## 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: - [6226 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6226-penn-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [6343 Penn Ave #201](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6343-penn-ave-%23201/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [6117 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6117-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [6112 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6112-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025 - [6111 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6111-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [6101 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6101-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [6006 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6006-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [6515 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6515-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [5935 Penn Ave #610](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5935-penn-ave-%23610/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 --- 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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