# Building permits at 905 Watson St, Pittsburgh, PA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $49M new building at 1102 Forbes Ave, permitted Jul 13.

14 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 22: Alteration to the existing automatic fire alarm system with suppression system supervision. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 790 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 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/) |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Fire systems | Fire alrm system relocation of devices on first floor of wellspring wellness center | $4,000 | [FAS-2021-19264](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2021-19264/) |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Fire systems | Fire alrm system upgrade in basement of wellspring wellness center | $4,000 | [FAS-2021-19249](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2021-19249/) |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Electrical | LEVEL 2 ALTERATION REVISION: Back in review changes in restrooms | $35,000 | [EP-2021-15697](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-15697/) |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Electrical | Renovation in basement of wellspring wellness center, replacement of finishes, update electrical and HVAC | $30,000 | [EP-2021-15693](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-15693/) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Fire systems |  | $3,800 | [SSP-2021-13314](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2021-13314/) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Update mechanical system for level i alterations in the basement | $80,000 | [MP-2021-08211](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2021-08211/) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration at front and rear portion on first floor of wells spring drop in center | $30,000 | [MP-2021-07744](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2021-07744/) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Level 2 alteration | $6,450 | [MP-2021-03947](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2021-03947/) |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Renovation in basement of wellspring wellness center, replacement of finishes, update electrical and HVAC | $80,000 | [BP-2021-07654](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2021-07654/) |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Alteration or repair | LEVEL 2 ALTERATION REVISION: Back in review changes in restrooms | $235,000 | [BP-2020-11560](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BP-2020-11560/) |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Fire systems |  | $4,900 | [SSP-2021-13312](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2021-13312/) |
| May 19, 2021 | Electrical | Alteration in lighting for tenant fit out on partial second floor | $8,000 | [EP-2021-03676](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2021-03676/) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Fire systems |  | $3,420 | [SSP-2021-04729](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2021-04729/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

41 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 780 ft NW | 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/) | 780 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1102 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1102-forbes-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Other | Install 2 mrc underground tanks with impervious lining with mrc and a lined raingarden with mrc | $150,000 | [SWP-2025-07128](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SWP-2025-07128/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [700 5th Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-5th-ave/) | 530 ft W | 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 20, 2026 | [1016 5th Ave #401](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1016-5th-ave-%23401/) | 320 ft E | 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 4, 2026 | [112 Washington Pl #9l](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/112-washington-pl-%239l/) | 340 ft NW | 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 29, 2026 | [700 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/700-forbes-ave/) | 550 ft SW | 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 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 430 ft S | Fire systems |  | $55,000 | [SSP-2026-03847](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03847/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 780 ft NW | 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 13, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 430 ft S | Electrical |  | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04408](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04408/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1102 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1102-forbes-ave/) | 790 ft SE | New building | Construction of a new 5-story building | $48,925,219 | [BDA-2024-08149](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-08149/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 780 ft NW | Fire systems | New system on multiple floors | $750,000 | [FAS-2026-01991](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-01991/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 430 ft S | Fire systems | New notification and initiating devices for cahnge in use assembly space | $14,000 | [FAS-2026-03941](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03941/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 720 ft SW | 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 15, 2026 | [1000 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1000-locust-st/) | 790 ft S | Fire systems |  | $2,500 | [FAS-2026-03931](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03931/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 780 ft NW | Fire systems | Reconfiguration of NFPA 13 system for highrise building | $667,415 | [SSP-2026-03802](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03802/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 720 ft SW | 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 12, 2026 | [620 Washington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/620-washington-pl/) | 1,000 ft N | 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 8, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 430 ft S | Sign | Illuminated individual suspended letter sign (18'-10" x 1'-4") below entrance canopy | $12,000 | [BDA-2026-00942](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00942/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 430 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | New fcu, vav, exhaust, and all associated ductwork | $356,000 | [MP-2026-01708](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01708/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [500 Ross St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/500-ross-st/) | 780 ft NW | 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/) | 780 ft NW | 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/) | 780 ft NW | 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 28, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | New panel, feeder, branch circuit wiring, receptacles, and lighting | $266,050 | [EP-2026-01707](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01707/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Fire systems | 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/) | 720 ft SW | 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 11, 2026 | [915 Locust St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/915-locust-st/) | 430 ft S | Fire systems |  | $60,000 | [SSP-2026-03032](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03032/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [112 Washington Pl #9l](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/112-washington-pl-%239l/) | 340 ft NW | 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 6, 2026 | [600 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-forbes-ave/) | 720 ft SW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 27, 2026 | [1001 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1001-bluff-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Fire systems | Alterations to an existing fire alarm system including new smoke detectors, occupant notification, and initiating devices in higher-education labs/ offices (related to bda-2026-05796). | $30,000 | [FAS-2026-05596](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05596/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | 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 21, 2026 | [1001 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1001-bluff-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the existing mechanical system in relation to bda-2026-05796. Work includes new interior mechanical appliances, ductwork and exhaust system. | $75,000 | [MP-2026-04400](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04400/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1001 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1001-bluff-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Alterations to the existing electrical system, including new panel, circuits, and lighting - related to bda-2026-05796 | $60,000 | [EP-2026-04370](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04370/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [626 Washington Pl #2501](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/626-washington-pl-%232501/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 12, 2026 | [1001 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1001-bluff-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior alterations including new walls, ceilings (interior and exterior), spray fireproofing repairs, insulation, casework and finishes. | $180,000 | [BDA-2026-05796](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05796/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [542 Forbes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/542-forbes-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [801 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/801-bluff-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical |  | $4,500 | [EP-2026-02875](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02875/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [801 Bluff St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/801-bluff-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fire systems |  | $4,579 | [SSP-2026-03168](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03168/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on Watson St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [704 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/704-watson-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [1708 Watson St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1708-watson-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026

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Map, all 14 permits at this address and 41 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/905-watson-st/