# Building permits at 706 James St, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $30M alteration or repair at 4 Allegheny Center, permitted Aug 27. Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2024: Installation of new 4" fire service as part of the conversion of an existing building into short-term rental. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 220 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 7, 2024 | Fire systems | Installation of new 4" fire service as part of the conversion of an existing building into short-term rental facility | $10,500 | [SSP-2024-12993](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2024-12993/) | | Nov 7, 2024 | Fire systems | Installation of water based sprinkler system as part of the conversion of an existing building into short-term rental facility | $36,695 | [SSP-2024-12526](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2024-12526/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 18, 2026 | [529 Foreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/529-foreland-st/) | 220 ft NE | New building | Install 30' x 70' tent for music festival maximum 140 occupants in parking lot | Not listed | [BDA-2026-04983](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04983/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [908 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/908-cedar-ave/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $15,464 | [BDA-2026-07099](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07099/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [404 E Ohio St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-e-ohio-st-%23301/) | 280 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Exterior and interior alterations for fit-out of vacant, core/space as restaurant, including new storefront windows, doors, trim, and entryway, new walls, restrooms, casework and finishes. | $150,000 | [BDA-2025-09322](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-09322/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [540 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/540-suismon-st/) | 610 ft N | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2026-05270](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05270/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1006 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1006-cedar-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $15,000 | [BDA-2026-07763](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07763/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1004 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1004-cedar-ave/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $15,000 | [BDA-2026-06568](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06568/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [613 Foreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/613-foreland-st/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | power and lighting, service | $8,000 | [EP-2025-04048](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04048/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [540 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/540-suismon-st/) | 610 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install heat pump, erv, and ductwork in existing 1st floor office | $8,000 | [MP-2026-05266](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-05266/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [404 E Ohio St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-e-ohio-st-%23301/) | 280 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Exterior alteration of masonry, commercial, 2-story, corner building including expanding 1st floor window openings and new storefront in openings facing cedar ave. No proposed occupancy is connected with this project, existing restaurant occupancy on 2nd floor. Project reviewed under 2015 iebc work | $10,000 | [BP-2021-02888](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2021-02888/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [910 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/910-cedar-ave/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $9,000 | [BDA-2026-04307](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04307/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [520 Lockhart St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/520-lockhart-st/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | | $34,000 | [BDA-2026-06643](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06643/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [513 Avery St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/513-avery-st/) | 410 ft SE | Electrical | Existing (2) panels are federal pacific. Removing panels and replacing with (2) new 100 amp main breaker panels. No building permits applicable | $4,000 | [EP-2026-05157](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05157/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [613 Foreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/613-foreland-st/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | $10,000 | [BDA-2024-02815](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-02815/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [616 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/616-suismon-st/) | 790 ft NE | Alteration or repair | | $1,000 | [BDA-2026-06724](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06724/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [625 Foreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/625-foreland-st/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | In kind service | $4,000 | [EP-2025-08969](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-08969/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [705 East St #204](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/705-east-st-%23204/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Alteration and reconfiguration of first floor tenant space, including new restrooms for tenant fit-out and change in use. | $24,000 | [BDA-2026-03441](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03441/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [809 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/809-middle-st/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | | $500 | [EP-2026-04915](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04915/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [404 E Ohio St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-e-ohio-st-%23301/) | 280 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Pending completion of bp-2022-12646 and bda-2025-01072, temporary occupancy of 1st flr and basement. All core and shell and fit-out work within this space to be completed. | Not listed | [BDA-2026-06178](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06178/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [405 E Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/405-e-ohio-st/) | 300 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing storefront facade and installation of new storefront facade with light fixtures at ground floor | $50,000 | [BDA-2025-12364](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12364/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [626 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-suismon-st/) | 850 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct rear porch (18'-0" x 16'-0"), construct detached carport at rear facing thropp street | $45,000 | [BDA-2026-03639](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03639/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [533 Avery St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/533-avery-st/) | 490 ft SE | Electrical | Install 4.920 kW residential roof mounted PV solar system. | $17,712 | [EP-2026-02844](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02844/) | | May 8, 2026 | [504 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/504-suismon-st/) | 520 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install a/c system | $7,500 | [MP-2026-02823](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02823/) | | May 1, 2026 | [255 E Ohio St #105d](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/255-e-ohio-st-%23105d/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | | $5,000 | [EP-2026-02904](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02904/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [4 Allegheny Center](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4-allegheny-center/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Conversion/modification of existing office building to residential apartments, residential floors 2 - 10, amenity activity space - basement, office - 1st floor | $30,000,000 | [BDA-2026-03436](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03436/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [815 Peralta St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/815-peralta-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Total Rewire throughout the building | $15,000 | [EP-2026-02888](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02888/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1110 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1110-middle-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior alterations throughout to facilitate change in use to two-family dwelling | $100,000 | [BDA-2025-05447](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-05447/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on James St with permits, nearest house number first: - [902 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/902-james-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [909 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/909-james-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024 - [910 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/910-james-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 - [1106 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1106-james-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [1212 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1212-james-st/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024 - [1214 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1214-james-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026 - [1301 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1301-james-st/): newest permit May 15, 2026 - [1344 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1344-james-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [1404 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1404-james-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [1410 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1410-james-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 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/). Checked 2026-10-08 11:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 26 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/706-james-st/