# Building permits at 6853 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 8: Alteration or repair permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | | $15,607 | [BDA-2026-02648](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02648/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 38 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [6861 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6861-penn-ave/) | 170 ft SE | Other | | Not listed | [OOP-2026-05457](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/OOP-2026-05457/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [127 Penham Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/127-penham-ln/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Build new front porch (8'-0" x 5'-6"), replace front door and sidelights | $40,999 | [BDA-2026-08362](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08362/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [123 S Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/123-s-linden-ave/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | 2nd Floor bathroom, Power and lighting | $2,000 | [EP-2026-06103](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06103/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [206 S Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/206-s-linden-ave/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $50,887 | [BDA-2026-08835](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08835/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [6952 Claridge Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6952-claridge-pl/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $28,701 | [BDA-2026-08168](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08168/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [123 S Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/123-s-linden-ave/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $10,000 | [BDA-2026-08002](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08002/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [101 Point Breeze Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/101-point-breeze-pl/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $9,700 | [BDA-2026-02356](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02356/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [6901 Thomas Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6901-thomas-blvd/) | 800 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | $17,675 | [BDA-2025-08316](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-08316/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [206 S Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/206-s-linden-ave/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Repair masonry rear wall at detached garage | $33,000 | [BDA-2026-06044](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06044/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [119 Yorkshire Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/119-yorkshire-dr/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | Service Reconnect In-kind | $4,500 | [EP-2026-04995](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04995/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [127 Penham Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/127-penham-ln/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | | $18,274 | [BDA-2026-06711](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06711/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [200 S Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/200-s-linden-ave/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $7,418 | [BDA-2026-06448](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06448/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6922 Meade St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6922-meade-st/) | 520 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | | $1,000 | [MP-2026-04228](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04228/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [117 N Linden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/117-n-linden-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $11,000 | [BDA-2026-04933](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04933/) | | May 15, 2026 | [6922 Meade St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6922-meade-st/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | Construct stairway from first floor to basement, renovate kitchen, add laundry room to 2nd floor | $3,000 | [EP-2026-02961](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02961/) | | May 13, 2026 | [6922 Meade St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6922-meade-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct stairway from first floor to basement, renovate kitchen, add laundry room to 2nd floor | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-03545](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03545/) | | May 1, 2026 | [6807 Thomas Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6807-thomas-blvd/) | 770 ft N | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [6731 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6731-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.25 mi N | 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/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [306 Hastings St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/306-hastings-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | 200 amp overhead service. | $5,000 | [EP-2026-06375](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-06375/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [131 Penrose Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/131-penrose-dr/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations to install an attached patio cover including proprietary aluminum columns, beams and joists, poly roof panels. | $16,869 | [BDA-2026-08494](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08494/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [6836 Simonton St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6836-simonton-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $19,254 | [BDA-2026-08780](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-08780/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [6883 Reynolds St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6883-reynolds-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | PV residential installation roof mounted | $45,756 | [EP-2026-05827](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05827/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [321 S Dallas Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/321-s-dallas-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $106,672 | [BDA-2026-07592](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07592/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [6935 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6935-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Total rewire. | $3,500 | [EP-2026-05041](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05041/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [6933 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6933-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Total rewire | $3,800 | [EP-2026-05039](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05039/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [6744 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6744-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.19 mi N | 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 20, 2026 | [6935 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6935-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-06483](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06483/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [6933 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6933-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $90,000 | [BDA-2026-06406](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06406/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [6922 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6922-rosewood-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $21,244 | [BDA-2026-01860](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01860/) | | May 28, 2026 | [6945 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6945-rosewood-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | new wiring installed lights outlets switches and all connections for appliances | $2,000 | [EP-2026-03290](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03290/) | | May 28, 2026 | [329 S Dallas Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/329-s-dallas-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $13,875 | [BDA-2026-04385](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04385/) | | May 12, 2026 | [6945 Rosewood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6945-rosewood-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | | $62,000 | [BDA-2026-01705](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01705/) | | May 6, 2026 | [6933 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6933-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing furnace and air conditioner. Add duct to 3rd floor | $10,000 | [MP-2026-02825](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02825/) | | May 6, 2026 | [6935 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6935-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | upgrade 100A service to 150A | $1,700 | [EP-2026-03021](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03021/) | | May 6, 2026 | [6933 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6933-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | upgrade 100A service to 150A | $1,700 | [EP-2026-03019](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03019/) | | May 5, 2026 | [6935 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6935-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace the existing furnace and AC Add duct to 3rd floor. | $10,000 | [MP-2026-02826](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02826/) | | May 5, 2026 | [6835 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6835-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | | $3,978 | [BDA-2026-03786](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03786/) | | May 1, 2026 | [6708 Mcpherson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6708-mcpherson-blvd/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 Penn Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [6861 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6861-penn-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026 - [7014 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7014-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025 - [7044 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7044-penn-ave/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 - [7046 Penn Ave #5](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7046-penn-ave-%235/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [7122 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7122-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [7130 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7130-penn-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [7137 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/7137-penn-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [6565 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6565-penn-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [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 --- 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/). Checked 2026-10-13 20:12 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/6853-penn-ave/