Pittsburgh/ Politics & Govt
Published on November 06, 2019
Zooming in: A look at the construction projects in your Pittsburgh neighborhoodPhoto: 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 39 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Two of those permits were for new building construction and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.

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

Commercial Permits

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • The city issued a permit for repair/renovation of a commercial structure at 1804 Chislett St.
    The work is described as: "Interior and exterior renovations first floor and install new ramp to entry with one step and two-story commercial structure."

Residential Permits

New Construction

  • The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 1374 Carnahan Road.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Interior mechanical equipment (gas furnace) and ductwork for new single family dwelling."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • A permit was issued for repair/renovation of a structure at 100 W Station Square Drive.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Electrical permit for 17-sgn-00119 alteration of three ground signs at front of a multi story structure."
  • A permit was issued for addition of a residential structure at 5518 Kamin St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Interior renovation in a two-story single family dwelling."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a structure at 6723 Beacon St.
    The work is described as: "Build mudroom addition at rear, interior alterations throughout."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a structure at 296 46th St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Install outlets, fixtures in bathroom and kitchen."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a structure at 1919 Webster Ave.
    The work is described as: "New circuits/200a service panel."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a residential structure at 356 Fingal St.
    The work is described as: "Build of a 30 foot x 24 foot two-car garage at the rear of a two-story single family dwelling."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a residential structure at 6419 Dean St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Total rewire of single family dwelling, install 150a service panel."
  • The city issued a permit for addition of a residential structure at 634 Edmond St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Rewire of single family dwelling."

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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