# Building permits at 6565 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.4M project at 6581 5th Ave, permitted Jun 24. Eight permits on record here. The newest, Oct 5: No work - lecture halls and sport courts and a shell space for future use. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 890 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | No work - lecture halls and sport courts and a shell space for future use. Work includes new partition walls, structural reinforcement, ceilings and finishes | Not listed | [BDA-2026-08935](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08935/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | Fire systems | Alteration to the existing waterbased wet suppression system in relation to bda-2025-11215. Work includes new sprinklerheads and piping. | $100,000 | [SSP-2026-04302](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04302/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2025-11215. Work includes new interior and exterior equipment, ductwork and exhaust system. | $412,000 | [MP-2026-03213](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03213/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2025-11215. Work include new panels, circuits, lighting, and low voltage system. | $856,500 | [EP-2026-02906](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02906/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | Fire systems | Alteration to the existing manual fire alarm system in relation to bda-2025-11215. Work includes new initiating and notification devices and circuits. | $28,000 | [FAS-2026-03327](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03327/) | | Mar 26, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration remodel and change use of existing office space into lecture halls and sport courts and a shell space for future use. Work includes new partition walls, structural reinforcement, ceilings and finishes. | $1,100,000 | [BDA-2025-11215](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11215/) | | Jan 21, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Occupant load placard only-related to 17-b-00213 & 17-occ-00173 | Not listed | [BDA-2026-00461](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00461/) | | Oct 3, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition (non structural partitions, floor, ceiling coverings, plumbing and electrical)on portion of second floor for reconfiguration of space | $225,336 | [BDA-2025-09491](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09491/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [6731 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6731-mcpherson-blvd/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | complete rewire 325 amp service with three meters. (2) 150 amp apartment panels (1) 100 amp house panel Stand alone permit | $12,000 | [EP-2026-06258](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06258/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [101 Point Breeze Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/101-point-breeze-pl/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | | $9,700 | [BDA-2026-02356](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02356/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [6831 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6831-5th-ave/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2025-11446. Work includes new wiring and overcurrent protection devices in an auto repair facility and feeder and panel for a new premanufactured guard house. | $70,000 | [EP-2026-01734](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01734/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [6831 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6831-5th-ave/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Alteration to the existing 1 story bus garage to update 2 bus lift bays. Work includes new concrete foundation and floors and cmu walls. Also, replace existing detached guard house with an new premanufactured building with cast in place foundation | $787,839 | [BDA-2025-11446](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11446/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [6744 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6744-mcpherson-blvd/) | 890 ft E | New building | New 3-story detached single-family dwelling, integral garage, and deck. | $450,000 | [BDA-2025-10176](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-10176/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [6581 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6581-5th-ave/) | 950 ft W | Other | Trail and stormwater improvement in mellon park | $1,443,300 | [PLI-MTG-2026-02737](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/PLI-MTG-2026-02737/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [114 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/114-bakery-square-blvd/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | | $2,000 | [EP-2026-02205](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02205/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [117 N Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/117-n-linden-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $11,000 | [BDA-2026-04933](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04933/) | | May 1, 2026 | [6708 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6708-mcpherson-blvd/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2026-02891](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02891/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 12, 2026 | [6590 Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6590-hamilton-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Fire systems | New system throughout | $58,000 | [SSP-2026-04658](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04658/) | | Oct 12, 2026 | [6590 Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6590-hamilton-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Installation of ramps, restrooms, and reconfiguration of space for change in use | $35,000 | [BDA-2025-08065](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-08065/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for two office fit-outs including new parition walls, exit doors and new fixtures and finishes | $72,500 | [BDA-2026-07014](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07014/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Alteration to the existing wet waterbased suppression system in relation to bda-2026-01207. Work includes new piping and sprinklerheads. | $4,334 | [SSP-2026-04106](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04106/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [200 S Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/200-s-linden-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $7,418 | [BDA-2026-06448](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06448/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Electrical work related to bda-2026-01207. Interior alterations to change layout of office space to create an office suite. | $75,000 | [EP-2026-03534](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03534/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Interior alteration to change layout of office office space to create an office suite. Work includes new interior walls for a new corridor and space partitions, ceilings and finishes. | $5,000 | [FAS-2026-03536](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03536/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | New building | New outdoor display screen including concrete footing/ pier and finishes. | Not listed | [BDA-2026-02505](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02505/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | | $24,553 | [MP-2026-03871](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03871/) | | May 21, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | | $2,000 | [SSP-2025-09149](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-09149/) | | May 1, 2026 | [6807 Thomas Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6807-thomas-blvd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to add structural beam supports using a proprietary column/footer, partial beam replacement and sistering of 1st floor joists. | $19,429 | [BDA-2026-02116](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02116/) | ## 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: - [6539 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6539-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025 - [6515 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6515-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [6343 Penn Ave #201](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6343-penn-ave-%23201/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [6306 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6306-penn-ave/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [6853 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6853-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [6861 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6861-penn-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [6231 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6231-penn-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [6226 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6226-penn-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [6117 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6117-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [7014 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7014-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025 --- 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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