Pittsburgh/ Politics & Govt
Published on November 14, 2019
42 building permits issued in Pittsburgh last weekPhoto: Unsplash

Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in Pittsburgh? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.

In the past week, the city issued 42 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

None of those permits were for new building construction last week; all were for repairs and renovations.

Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.

Residential Permits

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • The city issued a permit for addition of a structure at 225 44th St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Interior and exterior renovations and new deck at first floor, along with new roof structure to create new third-floor bedroom."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a structure at 838 Tropical Ave.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Replace gas furnace."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a structure at 3929 Woolslayer Way.
    The work is described as: "Outlets and fixtures."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a structure at 7324 Butler St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Restoration of property, including replacement of beam."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a structure at 7517 Mulford St.
    The work is described as: "Install 100 amp service entrance with circuit breaker panel."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a structure at 1044 Woodlow St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Install two 25 amp circuits and 100 amp board."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a structure at 241 Bascom Ave.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Replace 200 amp service."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a structure at 5446 Guarino Road.
    The work is described as: "Electrical permit for enclosure of existing front porch to provide new two-story addition."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a structure at 1308 Stranmore St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Upgrade 100 amp service."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a structure at 401 Armandale St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Rewire service panel."

This story was created automatically using local building data from BuildZoom, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing.

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