# Building permits at 902 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. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 23, 2025: New duct and furnace 2 systems 2 Air conditioners. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits (40 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 490 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 23, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | New duct and furnace 2 systems 2 Air conditioners, One on the roof other attached to the house | $5,000 | [MP-2025-05017](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-05017/) | | Jun 5, 2025 | Electrical | rewire of single family house. new panel box, new exterior wire to weather head, all new lights and outlets. | $15,000 | [EP-2025-02290](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-02290/) | | Sep 4, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Exterior and interior modification | $100,000 | [BP-2024-03894](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2024-03894/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 41 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [540 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/540-suismon-st/) | 230 ft E | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2026-05270](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05270/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [540 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/540-suismon-st/) | 230 ft E | 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/) | | May 8, 2026 | [504 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/504-suismon-st/) | 25 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install a/c system | $7,500 | [MP-2026-02823](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02823/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [908 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/908-cedar-ave/) | 280 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $15,464 | [BDA-2026-07099](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07099/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Fire systems | Alteration to the existing emergency voice/alarm communication system in relation to bda-2026-01444. Work includes new relay module, circuits and devices. | $109,000 | [FAS-2026-01296](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-01296/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [404 E Ohio St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-e-ohio-st-%23301/) | 660 ft S | 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 11, 2026 | [1006 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1006-cedar-ave/) | 440 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/) | 430 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/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | power and lighting, service | $8,000 | [EP-2025-04048](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04048/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [404 E Ohio St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-e-ohio-st-%23301/) | 660 ft S | 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/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $9,000 | [BDA-2026-04307](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04307/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Electrical | Alteration to the existing electrical system in relation to bda-2026-01444. Work includes new panel, circuits, lighting and low voltage system | $439,000 | [EP-2026-01295](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01295/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [513 Avery St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/513-avery-st/) | 940 ft S | 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/) | 660 ft SE | 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/) | 560 ft E | Alteration or repair | | $1,000 | [BDA-2026-06724](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06724/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alteration to the existing wet waterbased suppression system in relation to bda-2026-01444. Work includes new sprinklerheads and piping. | $15,000 | [SSP-2026-01297](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-01297/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2026-01444. Work includes new interior and exterior equipment, ductwork, exhayst and hydronic systems. | $611,400 | [MP-2026-01294](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01294/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [625 Foreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/625-foreland-st/) | 720 ft E | 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/) | 850 ft SE | 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 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Fire systems | Interior alterations to fire alarm system for replacement of two ahu's with repairs to affected areas. | $70,000 | [FAS-2026-03826](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03826/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [809 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/809-middle-st/) | 420 ft SE | 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/) | 660 ft S | 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/) | 770 ft S | 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/) | 640 ft E | 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 30, 2026 | [1210 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1210-middle-st/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Non-structrual interior alterations at existing single-family dwelling | $12,000 | [BDA-2026-04298](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04298/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | | $10,000 | [SSP-2026-04242](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04242/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [529 Foreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/529-foreland-st/) | 490 ft SE | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to replace air handling unit, main supply and return ductwork, and associated hydronic piping. | $416,260 | [MP-2026-03567](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03567/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [533 Avery St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/533-avery-st/) | 980 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 29, 2026 | [1110 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1110-middle-st/) | 720 ft NE | 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/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1301 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1301-james-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for stuctrural repair including bolted and welded mounting plates, new steel beams. | $170,247 | [BDA-2026-02990](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02990/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [1404 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1404-james-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $5,922 | [BDA-2026-07976](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07976/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1404 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1404-james-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $10,562 | [BDA-2026-06119](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06119/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [4 Allegheny Center](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4-allegheny-center/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [520 Lockhart St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/520-lockhart-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | | $34,000 | [BDA-2026-06643](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06643/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [528 Hemlock St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/528-hemlock-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $8,289 | [BDA-2026-06460](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06460/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [824 Peralta St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/824-peralta-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | add two plugs, replacement of devices in kind | $1,400 | [EP-2026-04453](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04453/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [815 Peralta St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/815-peralta-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Total Rewire throughout the building | $15,000 | [EP-2026-02888](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02888/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [112 Fountain St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/112-fountain-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $9,000 | [BDA-2026-03878](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03878/) | | May 8, 2026 | [1344 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1344-james-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of existing AC System to include replacement of existing exterior AC Unit. | $7,853 | [MP-2026-03101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03101/) | | May 1, 2026 | [255 E Ohio St #105d](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/255-e-ohio-st-%23105d/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | | $5,000 | [EP-2026-02904](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02904/) | --- Source: Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections permit data (https://data.wprdc.org/dataset/pli-permits), CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). 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