# Building permits at 701 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $9.9M project at 500 Ross St, permitted Jun 3. Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 18, 2025: Replacement of an air handling unit with some new ductwork. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 54 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 460 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 18, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of an air handling unit with some new ductwork, new hydronic piping and condensate piping. | $65,000 | [MP-2025-07642](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-07642/) | | Aug 8, 2025 | Electrical | | $14,950 | [EP-2025-05584](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-05584/) | | Apr 25, 2025 | Electrical | Power associated with boiler replacemnt performed under mp-2025-00855 | $20,000 | [EP-2025-01708](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-01708/) | | Apr 16, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new rtu and portion of new boiler system including fuel gas piping, hydronic piping, and venting - energy inspection required | $800,000 | [MP-2025-00855](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-00855/) | | Dec 6, 2024 | Electrical | Remove 15 existing antennas & mounting hardware at elev. 193'-3", 200'-0" & 207'-0". Remove exist mounting pipes and assoc equip. Remove assoc equip at roof level. Remove 3 sled frames at roof level. Install 2 new antenna sleds at roof level. Install 8 antennas on new hardware at elev. 193'-0", 200' | $15,000 | [EP-2024-11351](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-11351/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 54 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 35 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Electrical | | $80,000 | [EP-2025-08051](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-08051/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and reinstall install dunnage, walkways and stairs for new cooling towers | $235,000 | [BDA-2025-11427](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-11427/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [530 Smithfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/530-smithfield-st/) | 970 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior & exterior alterations to mechanical systems for installation of emergency generator | $31,000 | [MP-2026-06046](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-06046/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm systems for new office fit-out. | $4,000 | [FAS-2026-04067](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04067/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $3,000 | [SSP-2026-06113](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-06113/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Fire systems | Alterations to an existing fire alarm system including relocated initiating device, extender panel, and relay iam. New work to include circuit wiring. No new devices (stand alone). | $10,000 | [FAS-2026-05891](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05891/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [530 Smithfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/530-smithfield-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Interior & exterior alterations to electrical systems for installation of emergency generator | $500,000 | [EP-2026-04117](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04117/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 880 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical systems for tenant office space initial fit-out. | $100,000 | [MP-2026-00704](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00704/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 880 ft NE | Fire systems | Installation of an emergency voice/alarm fire alarm system | $9,600 | [FAS-2026-05625](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05625/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [600 Grant St #5382](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-grant-st-%235382/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | New 3 FT wide coat closet door and wall on the 24th floor office | $3,000 | [BDA-2026-07495](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07495/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [700 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-5th-ave/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | No work - modification to co # 43226, use of floors 2 through 4 as offices in existing building. Change in lessee | Not listed | [BDA-2026-06036](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06036/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Installation of water-based suppression system for tenant office space initial fit-out. | $10,000 | [SSP-2026-05163](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-05163/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 880 ft NE | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical systems, lighting & controls for tenant office space initial fit-out. | $90,000 | [EP-2026-00703](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00703/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 880 ft NE | New building | Interior alterations for tenant office space initial fit-out. Work includes selective demolition, new walls, ceiling, doors & hardware, casework and finishes. | $233,148 | [BDA-2025-12879](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12879/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical systems, lighting & controls for new office fit-out. | $80,000 | [EP-2026-04064](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04064/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [717 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/717-grant-st/) | 930 ft N | Sign | Illuminated channel letter sign (8'-2" x 3'-0") | $8,000 | [BDA-2026-05722](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05722/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical systems for new office fit-out | $10,000 | [MP-2026-04065](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04065/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing office spaces for new office fit-out. Work includes selective demolition, new ceilings, walls, doors & hardware, casework and finishes. | $150,000 | [BDA-2026-05591](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05591/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [112 Washington Pl #9l](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/112-washington-pl-%239l/) | 670 ft SE | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm system for renovations to elevators. | $21,000 | [FAS-2026-04934](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04934/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [540 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/540-grant-st/) | 460 ft W | Electrical | 2 At grade smart solar flowers tied into building system under ep-2025-07006 at 500 ross street | $90,000 | [EP-2026-03611](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03611/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [707 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/707-grant-st/) | 820 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to mechanical systems for code required updates at elevator shafts & machine rooms | $150,000 | [MP-2026-00918](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00918/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | | $45,000 | [EP-2026-04890](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04890/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation of temporary construction barrier for partial occupancy pending completion of bda-2026-01767 | $40,000 | [BDA-2026-05147](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05147/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [540 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/540-grant-st/) | 460 ft W | New building | Foundation/slab base for 2 solar flowers and equipment pad | $25,000 | [BDA-2026-04891](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04891/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [717 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/717-grant-st/) | 930 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of existing hydronic system | $260,000 | [MP-2026-03974](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03974/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Fire systems | New system on multiple floors | $750,000 | [FAS-2026-01991](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-01991/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Reconfiguration of NFPA 13 system for highrise building | $667,415 | [SSP-2026-03802](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03802/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [707 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/707-grant-st/) | 820 ft NW | Electrical | Interior alterations to electrical systems, lighting & controls for code required updates at elevator shafts & machine rooms | $750,000 | [EP-2026-00917](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00917/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [620 Washington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/620-washington-pl/) | 850 ft E | New building | Foundation and site work, including installation of new pre-fabricated concession kiosk | $375,000 | [BDA-2025-09461](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09461/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [707 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/707-grant-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $7,000 | [SSP-2026-03839](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03839/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Electrical | New feeders, panels, lighting, branch circuits, and power on floors 4-6 with emergency egress lighting in new egress stairwell | $9,870,000 | [EP-2026-01990](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01990/) | | May 29, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | New vavs, ductwork, and smoke control system for stairwell | $3,000,000 | [MP-2026-01988](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01988/) | | May 29, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovation and reconfiguration of floors 4-6, and construction of new exit stair for flrs 1-7 in high rise office building | $7,500,000 | [BDA-2026-01767](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01767/) | | May 11, 2026 | [112 Washington Pl #9l](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/112-washington-pl-%239l/) | 670 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Modifications to ductwork including new vavs and split systems with exterior equipment as part of alterations to combine existing 16th floor office tenants in two chatham center | $15,000 | [MP-2025-04581](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-04581/) | | May 1, 2026 | [455 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/455-5th-ave/) | 870 ft W | Electrical | Relocation of power/lighting circuits to panels on owner's side of demising wall. Provide additional power/data in office space and additional power in idf room for new racks and water sourced heat pump. | $40,000 | [EP-2026-01759](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01759/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [437 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/437-grant-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Reconfiguration of existing ductwork with added ceiling diffusers. | $5,000 | [MP-2026-05488](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05488/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1016 5th Ave #401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1016-5th-ave-%23401/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Alterations to vacant 1st floor to create bar and restaurant. | $20,000 | [BDA-2024-08354](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-08354/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [947 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/947-liberty-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Illuminated circular projecting sign (3'-0" x 3'-0") | $1,700 | [EP-2025-09344](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09344/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [542 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/542-forbes-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Alterations to existing government office including new partitions, doors, finishes, kitchenette, restrooms, and window glazing. | $500,000 | [BDA-2026-06193](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06193/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [437 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/437-grant-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fire systems | Circuit wiring and occupant notification devices as related to work performed under bda-2026-05965 | $5,000 | [FAS-2026-04537](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04537/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [437 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/437-grant-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | | $5,000 | [EP-2026-04362](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04362/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [700 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-forbes-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | Installation of replacement facp in front desk fire command center and transponder panels on upper floors | $100,000 | [FAS-2026-03171](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03171/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [437 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/437-grant-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | | $4,000 | [SSP-2026-04946](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04946/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [432 Smithfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/432-smithfield-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | No work - placard only for rooftop assembly spaces | Not listed | [BDA-2026-04485](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04485/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [437 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/437-grant-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for the expansion of an existing tenant ofice space w/ relocation of the tenant entrance door. | $50,000 | [BDA-2026-05965](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05965/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [957 Liberty Ave #403](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/957-liberty-ave-%23403/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Mechanical work & ventilation verifications for change of use from vacant to retail (wine & spirits). | $2,500 | [MP-2026-01487](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01487/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [947 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/947-liberty-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Sign | Illuminated circular projecting sign (3'-0" x 3'-0") for 1st floor pet grooming in mixed use building | $6,000 | [BDA-2025-10231](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-10231/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [905 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/905-watson-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fire systems | Alteration to the existing automatic fire alarm system with suppression system supervision. Work includes new panels, devices and wiring. | $32,516 | [FAS-2026-03087](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03087/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | Install new wet sprinkler systems in rockwell hall basement | $180,051 | [SSP-2026-03769](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03769/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | Modification/replacement/adding new devices to existing building system including circuit wiring, initating and occupant notification devices. | $12,000 | [FAS-2026-03292](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03292/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [957 Liberty Ave #403](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/957-liberty-ave-%23403/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Change of use from vacant to retail (wine & spirits). No alterations proposed. | Not listed | [BDA-2025-12361](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12361/) | | May 19, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Install a new cooking hood suppression system in relation to bda-2025-12589. | $38,500 | [SSP-2026-01937](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01937/) | | May 14, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | New exhaust connections for toilet rooms g100d & g100e in basement, replace fain coil units 1-6 | $200,000 | [MP-2026-00880](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-00880/) | | May 6, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Replace existing panels (outside rm g100d) with new, replace lighting in rms g16, g17, & g18. Provide power for rooms g100e & g100d. | $80,000 | [EP-2026-00879](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-00879/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on Centre Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1300 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1300-centre-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024 - [1420 Centre Ave #7](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1420-centre-ave-%237/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [2007 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2007-centre-ave/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [2019 Centre Ave #302](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2019-centre-ave-%23302/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026 - [2037 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2037-centre-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025 - [2165 Centre Ave #404](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2165-centre-ave-%23404/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [2200 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2200-centre-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026 - [2203 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2203-centre-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 - [2321 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2321-centre-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025 - [2333 Centre Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/2333-centre-ave/): newest permit Nov 27, 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/). Checked 2026-10-06 14:23 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, all 5 permits at this address and 54 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/701-centre-ave/