Pittsburgh Building Permits & Contractor Leads

155 indexed permits · 354 active contractors · 6,316 code violations · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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354
Active Contractors
6,316
Code Violations
40
Verified Phones
Updated this month · 2026-05-22
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6,471 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-08 Violation 5200 GERTRUDE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Paint Bucket still on Sidewalk in front of Parcel In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 2611 STELLA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 1200 FEDERAL ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 512 IVY ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15232- No violation, these are plants that were planted and weeds have been removed Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 408 ELLA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15224- no violation found at time of investigation Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 909 SHAWNEE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15219- NO VIOLATION FOUND. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 6979 LEMINGTON AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- The violation(s) were corrected. Vehicle was removed off the front yard of prope… Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 1827 LINTON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15219- Complainant can report the possible tree hazard to DLC Duquesne Light's "Report … Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 8 REGINA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- NO VIOLATION FOUND Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 4083 HOWLEY ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15224- parcel remains overgrown In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 2739 SHELLY ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- REASSIGN TO EXTERNAL AGENCY, CITY STEPS Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 2114 LIEDERTAFEL Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- BP-2023-18518: Building Permit - Issued (Residential - Single Family -... 2114 L… In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending VIOLATION FOUND. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 504 CURTIN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- No change in status. No BDA applied for. Sending second notice of violation. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 2215 SARAH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- CORRECTED Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 718 BROWNSVILLE RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- VIOLATION FOUND In Court
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending CASE FILE ALREADY OPEN FOR PARCEL Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 840 DUNSTER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- Violations remain. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending VIOLATION FOUND. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 205 MERRIMAC ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15211- violation remains In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 417 ORCHARD PL, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- Chimney not repaired. Sending second notice of violation. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 713 WEBSTER TER, Pittsburgh, PA 15219- no change Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 1962 JOSEPHINE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- Violation found. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 2833 SHADY AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- violation found In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 344 FLOWERS AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- no changes seen, set for demo soon In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 1011 SUTHERLAND ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- NO VIOLATION FOUND. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 849 HIGHVIEW ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- accumulation. improper storage. material not collected by city In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 1214 WIGHTMAN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- Issuing criminal complaint. Retaining wall is in disrepair - owner needs more t… In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 348 SEMPLE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- accumulation, bulk loose trash on sidewalk In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 226 PHILANDER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15218- Need time to investigate Under Investigation
2026-06-08 Violation 1414 NIXON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15233- 2 story frame,holes in roof & exterior walls In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 2413 SALISBURY ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- VIOLATION REMAINS In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 32 MAYFLOWER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- No inspections for concealed wiring related to the full renovation. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 316 S BOUQUET ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- No violation Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 2952 MERWYN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- violation present In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 5620 BAUM BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15232- Unchanged. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 901 FORDHAM AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- violation corrected Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 7944 MADIERA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15221- CONTAMINATED RECYCLING, STORED ON THE SIDEWALK In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 3505 BUTLER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- No violation present. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 912 FINLAND ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15219- GARBAGE ALL OVER ROADWAY AND PROPERTY In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 17 CLIFTON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- Violations remain. Back door is open since last inspection. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 1705 E CARSON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- Violation remains. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 1316 FEDERAL ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- VIOLATION REMAINS. PLEASE CONTACT INSPECTOR. IF NO FEASIBLE ALTERNATE LOCATIONS … In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 6335 WALNUT ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- resolved Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 54 RUTH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15211- Violation remains. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 131 S 21ST ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- NO VIOLATION FOUND Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 1202 FEDERAL ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. THANK YOU. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 737 BROOKLINE BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- violation remains In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 429 SAINT JOSEPH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- NO CONES WERE ON THE STREET AT TIME OF INSPECTION Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 262 MAIN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- area cut back. sidewalk unimpeded. see picture attached Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 8382 VIDETTE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15221- OVERGROWN GRASS AND WEEDS In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 6318 PHILLIPS AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- Unauthorized curb cut to access concrete driveway. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 1622 RUTHERFORD AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- violation remains In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 831 E WARRINGTON AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- Violation present, Inoperable rear emergency exit door. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 300 LIBERTY AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15222- Pump report noted issues Awaiting Sprinkler report Awaiting Generator report In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 332 ATWOOD ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- in violation In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending resolved Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 145 AMABELL ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15211- Violation remains. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 1473 BANKSVILLE RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- Violation present, Need updated records for cooking hood. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 3138 BEECHWOOD BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- Continue to court. Water is still leaking. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 617 GEARING AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- CORRECTED Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 115 57TH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- loose bags removed. parcel remains overgrown with weeds/grass In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 3213 ASHLYN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- violation present In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 952 ITIN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- Violations still exist. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 6417 APPLE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- Materials are stacked bags of soil, not trash. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 5421 NORMLEE PL, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- resolved Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 823 IDLEWOOD AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15106- VIOLATION FOUND. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 2913 CALIFORNIA AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- Structure is not abandoned. Owner confirmed that tenants live on both levels. Wi… Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 6333 WALNUT ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- no violation found at time of investigation Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 76 S 14TH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- BAGGED RECYCLE In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 147 39TH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- Violation present, Fire extinguisher inside sprinkler room C building is out o… In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 531 N HOMEWOOD AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15208- The violation(s) still exists. Inside of the structure needs repaired with secur… In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 3410 BATES ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- Violation resolved, citation to be withdrawn Closed
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending OVERGROWTH In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 2537 MAHON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15219- Unsafe vacant structure has been cited. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 928 PENN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15222- Fire alarm and 5year inspections needed In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 248 S MATHILDA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15224- OVERGROWN GRASS/WEEDS In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 1805 REALTY AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- Please provide a picture or a better location. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 2628 SHADY AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- no violation found at time of investigation Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 503 CLIMAX ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- Structure has been demolished. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 2628 SHADY AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- no violation Closed
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending VIOLATIONS REMAIN In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 2134 HAZELDELL ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- OVERGROWN GRASS AND WEEDS In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 842 CHISLETT ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- improper storage. accumulation In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending VIOLATION REMAINS. TALL WEEDS ON PARCEL. In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation Address pending REASSIGN TO EXTERNAL AGENCY Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 609 PENN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15222- Called phone number provided. No one by the name of Zelda Brown answered. Wrong … Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 1317 CRUCIBLE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15220- Sink hole in street due to broken sewer lateral In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 1429 BOYLE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- VIOLATION REMAINS In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 6305 DARLINGTON RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- No bags seen at the curb Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 174 46TH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- weeds and refuse remain on parcel In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 936 MELLON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- Unchanged. In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 31 ELEANOR ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- BDA completed. Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 4712 LIBERTY AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224- Continued In Court
2026-06-08 Violation 134 BANNER Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- No access to the rear off the property. No fire at the time of the inspection, N… Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 266 WHIPPLE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15218- Need more information. No violation found Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 551 LAROSE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- At the time of inspection, No Violation Found Closed
2026-06-08 Violation 1516 WARREN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- VIOLATION REMAINS In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 1425 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15233- VIOLATION REMAINS In Violation
2026-06-08 Violation 701 EDMOND ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15224- Resolved. Closed
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 2 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. William Santoro 3 permits/30d 25 (3) Electrical $5,366 Verifying…
2. Ferry Electric Company 3 permits/30d 20 (3) Electrical $62,290 🔒 Reveal
3. Stockhausen, Kevin C. 2 permits/30d 20 (2) Electrical $2,306 Verifying…
4. Richard Brandi 1 permits/30d 18 (1) Electrical $3,578 Verifying…
5. Thomas J Cain III 3 permits/30d 17 (3) Electrical $4,982 Verifying…
6. Energy Independent Solutions,LLC 2 permits/30d 17 (2) Electrical $15,885 Verifying…
7. Green Rack Contracting L.L.C. 1 permits/30d 17 (1) Electrical $26,644 🔒 Reveal
8. Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP 📞 3 permits/30d 14 (3) $22,092 🔒 Reveal
9. Smith Electric Service Inc. 2 permits/30d 14 (2) Electrical $13,260 🔒 Reveal
10. Pittsburgh Fire Sprinkler LLC 2 permits/30d 14 (2) $24,394 🔒 Reveal
11. Sargent Electric Co 2 permits/30d 14 (2) Electrical $90,500 🔒 Reveal
12. Dr. Electric 3 permits/30d 13 (3) Electrical $10,331 🔒 Reveal
13. RuthRauff Sauer LLC 2 permits/30d 13 (2) HVAC $134,462 🔒 Reveal
14. Ryco Fire Protection Services LLC 5 permits/30d 12 (5) $75,625 Verifying…
15. Lugaila Mechanical Inc 4 permits/30d 11 (4) Electrical $78,600 Verifying…
16. Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co., Inc. 3 permits/30d 11 (3) $52,713 Verifying…
17. Borrasso Electric LLC 3 permits/30d 11 (3) Electrical $7,093 Verifying…
18. Environmental Air, Inc. 📞 3 permits/30d 11 (3) HVAC $58,289 🔒 Reveal
19. Clista Electric Inc 2 permits/30d 11 (2) Electrical $269,954 🔒 Reveal
20. McMurray Cooling & Heating, Inc 1 permits/30d 11 (1) HVAC $20,409 Verifying…
21. M.S. Electrical Connections 3 permits/30d 10 (3) Electrical $4,800 Verifying…
22. Hampton Mechanical, Inc. 1 permits/30d 10 (1) HVAC $483,727 🔒 Reveal
23. Lifestyle Contracting, LLC 1 permits/30d 10 (1) Electrical $29,889 🔒 Reveal
24. Tudi Mechanical Systems 4 permits/30d 9 (4) HVAC $58,639 Verifying…
25. Spartan X 8 permits/30d 8 (8) Electrical $24,836 Verifying…

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Permit Types in Pittsburgh
Construction Activity in Pittsburgh

New building permits in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Pittsburgh Building Permits

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 155+ Pittsburgh building permits — updated periodically from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Pittsburgh requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Pittsburgh.

How Contractors Use Pittsburgh Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Pittsburgh use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Pittsburgh building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in Pittsburgh this week?

The most active contractors filing in Pittsburgh right now include William Santoro, Ferry Electric Company, Stockhausen, Kevin C., Richard Brandi and Thomas J Cain III. PermitGrab tracks 354 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Pittsburgh permit data?

Updated periodically. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Pittsburgh right now?

In the last 30 days, Pittsburgh permitting activity covers 48 new building permits alongside 6,316 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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6,316 open code violations in Pittsburgh, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Pittsburgh?

PermitGrab currently tracks 155 building permits in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Pittsburgh permit data?

PermitGrab collects Pittsburgh on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Pittsburgh = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Pittsburgh GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Pittsburgh addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Pittsburgh are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Pittsburgh renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Pittsburgh permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Pittsburgh mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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