# Building permits at 960 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8M alteration or repair at 937 Penn Ave, permitted Sep 22. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 10: No work, replacement occupant load placard (15-plc-00037). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 53 more permits (52 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | No work, replacement occupant load placard (15-plc-00037) | Not listed | [BDA-2026-01486](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01486/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 53 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 17, 2026 | [947 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/947-liberty-ave/) | 240 ft SW | Electrical | Illuminated circular projecting sign (3'-0" x 3'-0") | $1,700 | [EP-2025-09344](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-09344/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [957 Liberty Ave #403](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/957-liberty-ave-%23403/) | 160 ft S | 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/) | 240 ft SW | 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 3, 2026 | [957 Liberty Ave #403](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/957-liberty-ave-%23403/) | 160 ft S | 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 20, 2026 | [946 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/946-penn-ave/) | 110 ft W | Alteration or repair | New storefront system, parapet cap, and fiber cement panels. | $65,000 | [BDA-2026-00597](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00597/) | | May 11, 2026 | [946 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/946-penn-ave/) | 110 ft W | Alteration or repair | No construction - 12 tables for exterior seating (2 accessible seats) accessory to existing restaurant at 946 penn ave | Not listed | [BDA-2026-01433](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01433/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 34 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [937 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/937-penn-ave/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | New electrical system for change to core/shell building, including new service, generator, distribution equipment, feeders, power and lighting related to bda-2024-00175 | $1,250,000 | [EP-2025-04439](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04439/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [937 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/937-penn-ave/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Alterations to electrical system for fit-out of apartments, common and amenity spaces, including feeders, panels, power and lighting- related to bda-2026-04412 | $875,000 | [EP-2026-03684](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03684/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [931 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/931-liberty-ave/) | 390 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Alterations to the front facade, including new window openings, windows, storefront, recessed doors, masonry repairs, and roofing replacement | $24,000 | [BDA-2026-01021](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01021/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [937 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/937-penn-ave/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | Exterior and interior alterations to create core/shell building for future occupancy change and fit-out, including new facade openings, cladding, windows and doors, structural infill, and demising walls. | $8,000,000 | [BDA-2024-00175](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2024-00175/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1001 Liberty Ave #200](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/1001-liberty-ave-%23200/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tenant fit-out in existing hotel lobby including new walls, door, kitchen prep, and finishes. | $52,300 | [BDA-2026-06214](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-06214/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [937 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/937-penn-ave/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for fit-out of core/shell spaces for occupancy change to apartments, including new apartment units, amenity spaces, restrooms, walls, casework and finishes. | $4,000,000 | [BDA-2026-04412](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-04412/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [819 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/819-penn-ave/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | Installation of new window at western side of existing building | $62,000 | [BDA-2026-07190](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-07190/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [217 9th St #604](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/217-9th-st-%23604/) | 670 ft SW | Fire systems | Install a new emergency voice alarm communication system with automatic smoke detection in a high-rise in relation to bda-2025-01982 | $282,756 | [FAS-2026-05533](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05533/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [800 Penn Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-penn-ave-%23101/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Exterior alterations for partial first floor tenant space that includes new storefront. Interior alterations & change of use submitted under different permit: bda-2026-00363. | $21,000 | [BDA-2026-02099](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02099/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [912 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/912-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 700 ft NW | Other | Tenant outfit of 5,570 SQ FT office space | Not listed | [FP-2026-04470](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FP-2026-04470/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [937 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/937-penn-ave/) | 330 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior demolition only of non-structural partitions, casework and finishes, for future work and occupancy change- related to bda-2024-00175 | $300,000 | [BDA-2026-00135](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00135/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [717 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/717-grant-st/) | 490 ft SE | Sign | Illuminated channel letter sign (8'-2" x 3'-0") | $8,000 | [BDA-2026-05722](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05722/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [800 Penn Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-penn-ave-%23101/) | 950 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior renovations for a mercantile use, tenant fit-out for a portion of the existing, vacant ground floor. | $18,600 | [MP-2026-01098](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-01098/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [800 Penn Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-penn-ave-%23101/) | 950 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm work related to bda-2026-00363. Alterations & change of use for partial first floor tenant space. | $2,860 | [FAS-2026-04556](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-04556/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [912 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/912-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 700 ft NW | Electrical | Installation of lighting and receptacle branch circuits in existing pane, data wiring. | $48,250 | [EP-2026-03069](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03069/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [912 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/912-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 700 ft NW | Fire systems | Alterations to existing fire alarm system to add or relocate devices. | $3,850 | [FAS-2026-03088](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-03088/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [800 Penn Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-penn-ave-%23101/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Interior renovations for a mercantile use, tenant fit-out for a portion of the existing, vacant ground floor. | $15,000 | [EP-2026-01097](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-01097/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [800 Penn Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-penn-ave-%23101/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations & change of use for partial first floor tenant space that includes new stair. Exterior alterations submitted under different permit: bda-2026-02099. | $72,000 | [BDA-2026-00363](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-00363/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [912 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/912-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 700 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration of the mechanical system including the instalation of new water source heat pumps and exhaust fan, with associated piping, ductwork modifications, new and reused grds, and new thermostats. | $154,800 | [MP-2026-04112](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-04112/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [912 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/912-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 700 ft NW | Fire systems | Alterations to existing suppression system to add and reconfigure sprikler heads. | $21,920 | [SSP-2026-04333](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-04333/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [707 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/707-grant-st/) | 590 ft S | 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 22, 2026 | [912 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/912-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 700 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tenant outfit of 5,570 SQ FT office space | $681,000 | [BDA-2026-05643](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-05643/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [809 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/809-penn-ave/) | 940 ft W | Sign | Non-illuminated ground signs; 3 at (6'-0: x 4'-0" high), 1 at (3'-0" x 2'-6" high), 5 at (3'-0" x 3'-0" high), and (13) minor small signs | $30,000 | [BDA-2026-02685](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02685/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [717 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/717-grant-st/) | 490 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replacement of existing hydronic system | $260,000 | [MP-2026-03974](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-03974/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [209 9th St #1010](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/209-9th-st-%231010/) | 620 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to fitout tenant space as a retaurant with seating area. Work includes new interior walls, ceilings, toilet rooms and finishes. | $100,000 | [BDA-2026-01907](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-01907/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [933 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/933-liberty-ave/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Window replacement. | $112,000 | [BDA-2025-10535](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-10535/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [707 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/707-grant-st/) | 590 ft S | 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 | [903 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/903-liberty-ave/) | 650 ft SW | Electrical | Install electrical system in relation to bda-2025-01982. Work includes new service, panels, branch circuits, lighting and back up generator. | $2,083,950 | [EP-2025-05681](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-05681/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [707 Grant St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/707-grant-st/) | 590 ft S | Fire systems | | $7,000 | [SSP-2026-03839](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/SSP-2026-03839/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [819 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/819-penn-ave/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | Non-illuminated individual letters mounted to band shell canopy (21'-4" x 1'-8") | $4,500 | [BDA-2026-03837](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03837/) | | May 27, 2026 | [903 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/903-liberty-ave/) | 650 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install a new mechanical system in relation to bda-2025-01982. Work includes new interior and exterior appliances and equipment, smoke control system and commercial dryers. | $1,200,000 | [MP-2025-05675](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-05675/) | | May 20, 2026 | [933 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/933-liberty-ave/) | 360 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Beam replacement in existing mix-use building | $20,000 | [BDA-2026-03728](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-03728/) | | May 19, 2026 | [217 9th St #604](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/217-9th-st-%23604/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | Install a temporary service and temporary power in relation to bda-2025-01982. | $4,000 | [EP-2026-02433](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02433/) | | May 12, 2026 | [929 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/929-liberty-ave/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | New electrical system for building occupancy change, including new service, distribution equipment, conductors, power and lighting- related to bda-2025-06525 | $40,000 | [EP-2025-04359](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2025-04359/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [530 Smithfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/530-smithfield-st/) | 0.24 mi S | 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 10, 2026 | [530 Smithfield St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/530-smithfield-st/) | 0.24 mi S | 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 2, 2026 | [719 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/719-liberty-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Installation of single circuit for electro-magnetic release for fire curtain. All other work completed under ep-2024-12845. | $6,000 | [EP-2026-05696](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-05696/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [600 Grant St #5382](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/600-grant-st-%235382/) | 0.20 mi S | 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 26, 2026 | [719 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/719-liberty-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | Provide new stage fire curtain alarm connection/release fixtures | $2,000 | [FAS-2026-05079](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-05079/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [325 Oliver Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/325-oliver-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Repair of existing fire escape at rear exisiting church | $75,000 | [BDA-2025-12878](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2025-12878/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [604 Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/604-wood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Interior alterations to add electric unit heaters | $5,000 | [MP-2026-02498](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2026-02498/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [604 Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/604-wood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | New service, panel, lighting, and euh power for restoration to core and shell of existing 4-story building with basement | $20,000 | [EP-2026-02427](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-02427/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [800 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | | $1,000 | [EP-2026-04654](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-04654/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [800 Fort Duquesne Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-fort-duquesne-blvd/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | | $500 | [EP-2026-03720](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/EP-2026-03720/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [604 Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/604-wood-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for structural shoring, non-structural demo, new basement stair, vestibule partition wall, and exterior alterations for window protective material. | $30,000 | [BDA-2026-02553](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/BDA-2026-02553/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [325 Oliver Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/325-oliver-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Installation of automatic smoke detection system, circuits and wiring, initiating devices occupant notification devices, fire alarm control, and manual fire alarm system as related to work performed under | $1,750 | [FAS-2026-02357](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/FAS-2026-02357/) | | May 6, 2026 | [719 Liberty Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/719-liberty-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Alteration to the mechanical system to instal a split system and an exhaust system for the freight elevator machine room | $20,000 | [MP-2025-05294](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/permit/MP-2025-05294/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Pittsburgh yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on Penn Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [946 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/946-penn-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [940 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/940-penn-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [937 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/937-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [914 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/914-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025 - [821 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/821-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 24, 2026 - [819 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/819-penn-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [814 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/814-penn-ave/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026 - [809 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/809-penn-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [800 Penn Ave #101](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/800-penn-ave-%23101/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [701 Penn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/pittsburgh/address/701-penn-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 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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