685 Penn Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

At this address

1 permit in the last two years. Newest issued Oct 10, 2025: Electrical permit, no description from the city

Within ¼ mile

102 more permits (99 projects) issued since May 1.

Biggest nearby

An $8M alteration or repair at 937 Penn Ave, permitted Sep 22, within ¼ mile since May 1.

The city's data portal didn't answer in time. "Here" shows our copy of the last two years, which we checked 2026-10-10 00:59 UTC. Data status

1. Electrical permit, no description from the city

   Electrical
   Oct 10, 2025$1,000

1. Reconfiguration of space, including new openings

   301 5th Ave · 960 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Oct 6$100,000
2. Fire systems permit, no description from the city

   210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Fire systems
   Sep 25$3,828
3. Installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting and receptacles

   210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 18$20,000
4. Installation of new window at western side of existing building

   819 Penn Ave · 570 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16$62,000
5. Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city × 2 permits

   210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Sep 11 to 15$13,000
6. Alterations to existing electrical system including new lighting and power (related to bda-2026-04253)

   206 5th Ave · 900 ft SW · Electrical
   Sep 15$5,000
7. Install a new emergency voice alarm communication system with automatic smoke detection in a high-rise in…

   217 9th St #604 · 750 ft E · Fire systems
   Sep 14$282,756
8. Electrical permit, no description from the city

   107 6th St · 470 ft W · Electrical
   Sep 10$1,000
9. Alterations to electical system including new power and lighting in existing k & l gates building

   210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 10$921,058
10. Exterior alterations for partial first floor tenant space that includes new storefront

    800 Penn Ave #101 · 440 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 10$21,000
11. Illuminated projecting sign at corner of fort duquesne and 6th st

    107 6th St · 470 ft W · Sign
    Sep 4$162,000
12. Interior alterations to fire alarm system for installation of automatic & manual fire alarm system with voice…

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Fire systems
    Sep 3$39,000
13. Installation of single circuit for electro-magnetic release for fire curtain

    719 Liberty Ave · 330 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 2$6,000
14. Tenant outfit of 5,570 SQ FT office space

    912 Fort Duquesne Blvd · 870 ft NE · Other
    Sep 1not listed
15. Alterations for office tenant fit-out including partition walls

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 1$65,000
16. Provide new stage fire curtain alarm connection/release fixtures

    719 Liberty Ave · 330 ft SE · Fire systems
    Aug 26$2,000
17. Electrical permit, no description from the city

    101 6th St · 390 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 25$3,000
18. Replacement lighting, power, and controls for existing theater marquis

    101 6th St · 390 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 25$70,000
19. Repairs and work in kind on existing theater marquis

    101 6th St · 390 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$20,000
20. Repair of existing fire escape at rear exisiting church

    325 Oliver Ave · 920 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 20$75,000
21. Alterations to existing machanical system including new restroom exhaust fan (related to bda-2026-04253)

    206 5th Ave · 900 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 18$2,000
22. Alterations to existing tenant space including new use

    206 5th Ave · 900 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$65,000
23. Interior alterations to add electric unit heaters

    604 Wood St · 640 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 10$5,000
24. New service, panel, lighting, and euh power for restoration to core and shell of existing 4-story building…

    604 Wood St · 640 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 10$20,000
25. Fire dept connection relocation for building at 550 wood st.

    550 Wood St #1419 · 720 ft SE · Fire systems
    Aug 5$15,000
26. Interior renovations for a mercantile use

    800 Penn Ave #101 · 440 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 4$18,600
27. Fire alarm work related to bda-2026-00363

    800 Penn Ave #101 · 440 ft E · Fire systems
    Aug 4$2,860
28. Installation of lighting and receptacle branch circuits in existing pane

    912 Fort Duquesne Blvd · 870 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 4$48,250
29. Alterations to existing fire alarm system to add or relocate devices

    912 Fort Duquesne Blvd · 870 ft NE · Fire systems
    Aug 3$3,850
30. Interior renovations for a mercantile use

    800 Penn Ave #101 · 440 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 3$15,000
31. Interior alterations & change of use for partial first floor tenant space that includes new stair

    800 Penn Ave #101 · 440 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 3$72,000
32. Alteration of the mechanical system including the instalation of new water source heat pumps and exhaust fan

    912 Fort Duquesne Blvd · 870 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 30$154,800
33. Alterations to existing suppression system to add and reconfigure sprikler heads

    912 Fort Duquesne Blvd · 870 ft NE · Fire systems
    Jul 29$21,920
34. Tenant outfit of 5,570 SQ FT office space

    912 Fort Duquesne Blvd · 870 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 22$681,000
35. Non-illuminated ground signs

    809 Penn Ave · 430 ft NE · Sign
    Jul 22$30,000
36. Relocation of sprinkler heads on floor 19

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Fire systems
    Jul 16$92,364
37. Modifications to HVAC system including ductwok

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 16$568,044
38. Electrical permit, no description from the city × 2 permits

    800 Fort Duquesne Blvd · 530 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 9 to Jul 16$1,500
39. Interior alterations for structural shoring

    604 Wood St · 640 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$30,000
40. Installation of automatic smoke detection system

    325 Oliver Ave · 920 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jul 13$1,750
41. Interior alterations for a new coffee shop including new counters

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$150,000
42. Alterations on 19th and 20th floors for offices in existing building

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$4,060,203
43. Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city

    501 Market St · 790 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$100,000
44. Interior alteration to fitout tenant space as a retaurant with seating area

    209 9th St #1010 · 760 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$100,000
45. Interior alterations to mechanical system for installation of new heat pump system to condition the…

    620 Stanwix St · 920 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 18$24,000
46. Remove and replace illuminated canopy signs at entrance on 6th st (3 sides)

    107 6th St · 470 ft W · Sign
    Jun 18$25,265
47. Remove and replace signage

    107 6th St · 470 ft W · Sign
    Jun 18$150,000
48. Install electrical system in relation to bda-2025-01982

    903 Liberty Ave · 780 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 12$2,083,950
49. Non-illuminated individual letters mounted to band shell canopy (21'-4" x 1'-8")

    819 Penn Ave · 570 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$4,500
50. Electrical permit, no description from the city

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 2$1,000
51. Fire systems permit, no description from the city × 2 permits

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Fire systems
    May 15 to 27$2,000
52. Install a new mechanical system in relation to bda-2025-01982

    903 Liberty Ave · 780 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 27$1,200,000
53. Use of (1) 7.5 sf, non-illuminated wall sign facing liberty ave.

    625 Liberty Ave · 320 ft S · Sign
    May 27$3,000
54. Install a temporary service and temporary power in relation to bda-2025-01982

    217 9th St #604 · 750 ft E · Electrical
    May 19$4,000
55. Alterations to the mechanical system for tenant fitout

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 15$135,000
56. Alteration to the existing emergency voice/alarm communication system with automatic detection in relation to…

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Fire systems
    May 15$25,000
57. Interior alterations to electrical systems

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Electrical
    May 15$75,000
58. Repairs to full depth of concrete floor slab

    542 Penn Ave · 610 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 15$619,100
59. Replacement of 3 rtu's

    301 5th Ave #722 · 960 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 8$300,000
60. Interior and exterior alterations to move atm

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Electrical
    May 7$1,575
61. Alteration to the mechanical system to instal a split system and an exhaust system for the freight elevator…

    719 Liberty Ave · 330 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 6$20,000
62. Interior and exterior alterations to move atm

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 6$26,497
63. Installation of cooking hood suppression system over 5 type i hoods related to mp-2025-07872 (amended with…

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Fire systems
    May 4$2,000
64. 4 Signs; sign one

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Sign
    May 4$28,100
65. Alterations to sprinler system for tenant fit-out

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Fire systems
    May 1$38,000
66. Alterations to fire alarm system for replacment of duct detectors & remote test stations

    620 Stanwix St · 920 ft W · Fire systems
    May 1$7,300
67. Installation of new fire alarm system basement through 3rd floor throughout and in core 4th through roof

    111 5th Ave #1208 · 760 ft SW · Fire systems
    May 1$187,126
68. Alterations to fire alarm system

    210 6th Ave · 540 ft S · Fire systems
    May 1$42,485
69. Alterations to the electrical system for tenant fitout

    120 5th Ave · 950 ft SW · Electrical
    May 1$210,000
70. Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city

    627 Penn Ave · 260 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 1$343,000

1. Alterations to an existing electrical system including new lighting and power in existing office (related to…

   314 5th Ave · 0.22 mi S · Electrical
   Oct 7$25,000
2. New electrical system for change to core/shell building

   937 Penn Ave · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
   Oct 7$1,250,000
3. Interior alterations to existing office including new doors

   314 5th Ave · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Oct 7$353,760
4. Interior & exterior alterations to mechanical systems for installation of emergency generator

   530 Smithfield St · 0.24 mi SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Sep 25$31,000
5. Alterations to electrical system for fit-out of apartments

   937 Penn Ave · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 25$875,000
6. Alterations to the front facade

   931 Liberty Ave · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 24$24,000
7. Exterior and interior alterations to create core/shell building for future occupancy change and fit-out

   937 Penn Ave · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 22$8,000,000
8. Interior alterations for fit-out of core/shell spaces for occupancy change to apartments

   937 Penn Ave · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 21$4,000,000
9. Installation of 100' x 40' open tent for temporary event (oktoberfest) in market square

   1 Market Sq · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$150,000
10. Interior & exterior alterations to electrical systems for installation of emergency generator

    530 Smithfield St · 0.24 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 10$500,000
11. Alterations to existing suppression system to accomodate new room layout including new sprinkler heads

    250 Forbes Ave #201 · 0.23 mi S · Fire systems
    Sep 4$1,300
12. Run 1" gas line and install outdoor gas fireplace

    429 Wood St · 0.22 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 31$1,000,000
13. Interior demolition only of non-structural partitions

    937 Penn Ave · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$300,000
14. Illuminated circular projecting sign (3'-0" x 3'-0")

    947 Liberty Ave · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 17$1,700
15. Installation of new branch circuit for kitchen appliance

    250 Forbes Ave #201 · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    Aug 13$6,000
16. Interior alteration of an existing tenant space (suite 1550)

    250 Forbes Ave #201 · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 6$30,000
17. Selective demolition of existing block walls

    625 Stanwix St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 22$231,295
18. Replacing Garage speaker/strobes one for one

    250 Forbes Ave #201 · 0.23 mi S · Fire systems
    Jul 16$30,000
19. Electrical permit, no description from the city

    355 5th Ave #125 · 0.23 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 10$500
20. Mechanical work & ventilation verifications for change of use from vacant to retail (wine & spirits)

    957 Liberty Ave #403 · 0.24 mi E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 6$2,500
21. Illuminated circular projecting sign (3'-0" x 3'-0") for 1st floor pet grooming in mixed use building

    947 Liberty Ave · 0.22 mi E · Sign
    Jun 29$6,000
22. Electrical permit, no description from the city

    4 Market Sq · 0.24 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 25$500
23. Window replacement

    933 Liberty Ave · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$112,000
24. Alterations to cooking hood suppression system (removal of alternate pull station)

    210 Forbes Ave · 0.22 mi S · Fire systems
    Jun 8$745
25. Change of use from vacant to retail (wine & spirits)

    957 Liberty Ave #403 · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3not listed
26. Beam replacement in existing mix-use building

    933 Liberty Ave · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 20$20,000
27. New storefront system, parapet cap, and fiber cement panels

    946 Penn Ave · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 20$65,000
28. New electrical system for building occupancy change

    929 Liberty Ave · 0.19 mi E · Electrical
    May 12$40,000
29. No construction - 12 tables for exterior seating (2 accessible seats) accessory to existing restaurant at 946…

    946 Penn Ave · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 11not listed

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• 609 Penn Ave #1311 newest permit Apr 23, 2026
• 800 Penn Ave #101 newest permit Sep 10, 2026
• 809 Penn Ave newest permit Jul 22, 2026
• 814 Penn Ave newest permit Mar 17, 2026
• 819 Penn Ave newest permit Sep 16, 2026
• 821 Penn Ave newest permit Feb 24, 2026
• 542 Penn Ave newest permit May 15, 2026

Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections updated its data Oct 9, 2026. We checked it Oct 10, 00:59 UTC. See the city's official records (City of Pittsburgh, CC BY 4.0).

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