# Building permits at 6831 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 12 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 12: Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2025-11446. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 900 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | 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 | 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/) | | Jan 16, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical work to replace connection to fuel tanks on the exterior of the building | $47,500 | [EP-2023-16560](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-16560/) | | Nov 29, 2023 | Electrical | Two new medium voltage services, switchgear, transformers, panels, new generator and transfer equipment, and dc pantograph charging equipment for electric bus charging (bp-2023-02220). | $8,996,434 | [EP-2023-08649](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-08649/) | | Oct 5, 2023 | Electrical | | $5,000 | [EP-2023-15036](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2023-15036/) | | May 17, 2023 | Alteration or repair | The construction of five (5) exterior concrete pads (for new bus charging electrical equipment/generator) as well as one (1) two-story equipment platform for proposed new electrical equipment installations. Structural repairs to existing roof bar joists are also included in the work scope for the ex | $856,070 | [BP-2023-02220](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2023-02220/) | | Apr 6, 2022 | Electrical | Renovations to electrical system for exhaust fans in port authority east liberty garage first floor partial | $110,000 | [EP-2022-02110](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-02110/) | | Feb 23, 2022 | Electrical | Interior renovations to existing structure | $4,500 | [EP-2022-02304](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2022-02304/) | | Sep 20, 2021 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing exhaust system and new duct work in garage. | $850,000 | [MP-2021-09150](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2021-09150/) | | May 12, 2020 | Electrical | Interior electrical renovations related to bus charging stations 1 & 2...not related to any building permit. | $399,400 | [EP-2019-11232](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2019-11232/) | | Feb 10, 2020 | Electrical | Temporary electrical service to bus charging stations 1 & 2 | $5,400 | [EP-2019-11051](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2019-11051/) | | Nov 21, 2019 | Fire systems | | $2,500 | [FAS-2019-10097](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2019-10097/) | ## 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), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [6565 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6565-penn-ave/) | 710 ft S | 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 12, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [6565 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6565-penn-ave/) | 710 ft S | 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 22, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 900 ft W | 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 10, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [6565 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6565-penn-ave/) | 710 ft S | 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 15, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 900 ft W | 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 | [114 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/114-bakery-square-blvd/) | 800 ft SW | Electrical | | $2,000 | [EP-2026-02205](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02205/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 900 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | | $24,553 | [MP-2026-03871](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03871/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [6565 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6565-penn-ave/) | 710 ft S | 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 | [6565 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6565-penn-ave/) | 710 ft S | 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/) | | May 21, 2026 | [177 Bakery Square Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/177-bakery-square-blvd/) | 900 ft W | Fire systems | | $2,000 | [SSP-2025-09149](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-09149/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [6731 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6731-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [6744 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6744-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [6440 Frankstown Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6440-frankstown-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Fire systems | New fire alarm system throughout in 5 story apartment building | $288,000 | [FAS-2026-03543](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03543/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [6581 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6581-5th-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 18, 2026 | [6440 Frankstown Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6440-frankstown-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Fire systems | Installation of suppression system with fdc, fire pump, stand pipe throughout new apartment building | $750,000 | [SSP-2025-09274](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2025-09274/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [6440 Frankstown Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6440-frankstown-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Fire systems | New d.i.p 8" underground firemain | $20,000 | [SSP-2026-02108](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-02108/) | | May 1, 2026 | [6708 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6708-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2026-02891](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02891/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on 5th Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6610 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6610-5th-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [6581 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6581-5th-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [6425 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6425-5th-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [6401 5th Ave #8](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6401-5th-ave-%238/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [6300 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6300-5th-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [5826 5th Ave #19](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5826-5th-ave-%2319/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [5825 5th Ave #A1](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5825-5th-ave-%23a1/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026 - [5812 5th Ave #M14](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5812-5th-ave-%23m14/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025 - [5722 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5722-5th-ave/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025 - [5701 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/5701-5th-ave/): newest permit May 5, 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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