# Building permits at 909 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 here in the last two years. The newest, Dec 11, 2024: Hvac system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 43 more permits (42 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 600 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 11, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | hvac system | $9,000 | [MP-2024-14238](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2024-14238/) | | Nov 12, 2024 | Electrical | 150 amp service and rewire. stand alone | $16,000 | [EP-2024-12627](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2024-12627/) | | Nov 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration thoughout to include new kitchen and bathrooms drywall and flooring. Exterior alterations to include new windows and doors. Change in use to single-family dwelling | $170,000 | [BDA-2024-03826](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-03826/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 43 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 29, 2026 | [908 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/908-cedar-ave/) | 160 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $15,464 | [BDA-2026-07099](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07099/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [910 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/910-cedar-ave/) | 160 ft W | Alteration or repair | | $9,000 | [BDA-2026-04307](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04307/) | | May 8, 2026 | [504 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/504-suismon-st/) | 150 ft SE | 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), 27 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of a new panel, branch wiring and connections for new HVAC equipment. | $310,000 | [EP-2026-03867](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03867/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 850 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/) | 690 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 17, 2026 | [540 Suismon St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/540-suismon-st/) | 360 ft E | 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/) | 320 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/) | 300 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/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) | 360 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/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [404 E Ohio St #301](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/404-e-ohio-st-%23301/) | 690 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 12, 2026 | [322 E North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/322-e-north-ave/) | 850 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 5, 2026 | [613 Foreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/613-foreland-st/) | 800 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/) | 690 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/) | 850 ft NW | Fire systems | 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/) | 850 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/) | 850 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/) | 980 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/) | 850 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/) | 550 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/) | 690 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/) | 810 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/) | 770 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/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) | 850 ft NW | Fire systems | | $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/) | 600 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/) | 850 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/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1110 Middle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1110-middle-st/) | 750 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/) | 730 ft N | 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), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [4 Allegheny Center](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/4-allegheny-center/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Installation of water-based suppression system for conversion/modification of existing office building to residential apartments, residential floors 2 - 10, amenity activity space - basement, office - 1st floor | $555,000 | [SSP-2026-06266](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-06266/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [400 Cedar Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/400-cedar-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations including installed new lift, handrails and guards, new topping slab at porch, new doors at 1st and 2nd floor within existing and restored masonry openings, repairs to existing steps and porch | $100,000 | [BDA-2026-00728](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00728/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [1404 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1404-james-st/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [528 Hemlock St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/528-hemlock-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $8,289 | [BDA-2026-06460](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06460/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [533 Avery St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/533-avery-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [112 Fountain St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/112-fountain-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | | $9,000 | [BDA-2026-03878](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03878/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1214 Boyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1214-boyle-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Wiring a garage Kitchen 2 bathrooms Powder room Laundry room | $8,000 | [EP-2026-03391](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03391/) | | May 8, 2026 | [1344 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1344-james-st/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | | $5,000 | [EP-2026-02904](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02904/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on James St with permits, nearest house number first: - [910 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/910-james-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026 - [902 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/902-james-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [1106 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1106-james-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [706 James St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/706-james-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [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/). 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