Pittsburgh Building Permits & Contractor Leads

155 indexed permits · 354 active contractors · 6,315 code violations · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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354
Active Contractors
6,315
Code Violations
40
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Updated this month · 2026-05-22
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Pittsburgh had 48 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 18 electrical, 15 addition and 6 hvac. The average project value is $79,386.

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6,470 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-28 Violation 2310 JANE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- UPMC Needs updated records for sprinklers and fire alarm. In Violation
2026-05-28 Violation 4127 BUTLER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- items remain on rear of parcel In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 824 EUREKA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- No change in status. Retaining wall issue. Sending second notice of violation. In Violation
2026-05-28 Violation 7731 HAMILTON AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15208- VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 1409 ALTON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- Violations remain. In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 4208 PARKMAN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- stopped by on 5/26/26 and saw no evidence of work happening on property or that … Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 901 BROOKLINE BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- violation has been resolved. Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 540 BROOKLINE BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- Celebrity Cuts Needs passing annual third-party inspection records for all comm… In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 2321 ECCLES ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- no visible work being completed, caller can put in a complaint for debris/trash … Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 7710 ALSACE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15208- VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-05-28 Violation Address pending NO VIOLATION FOUND Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 1308 HALSEY PL, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- VIOLATIONS REMAIN In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 1235 COLUMBUS AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15233- TALL GRASS/WEEDS ON LOT AT 1235 COLUMBUS AVENUE In Violation
2026-05-28 Violation 2543 HOMEHURST AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15234- Violations cited. In Violation
2026-05-28 Violation 5400 ELLSWORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15232- no violation found at time of investigation Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 4593 MARINA DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15120- Grass has been Cut Closed
2026-05-28 Violation Address pending VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 2427 COBDEN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- current and active permit BP-2022-17277 Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 4593 MARINA DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15120- Grass has been Cut Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 7934 MADIERA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15221- VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 7422 RACE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15208- VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 181 PIUS ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- No violation found Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 849 NORWICH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- issue not found at time of inspection. Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 1016 CHESTNUT ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- 60 day continuance In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 1054 HERRON AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15219- No violation present. Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 2127 SARAH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- No violation found Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 321 BAUSMAN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- OVERGROWN GRASS AND WEEDS ON PARCEL Clean & Lien
2026-05-28 Violation 2516 PLAINVIEW AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- Violations remain. In Court
2026-05-28 Violation 6533 MEADOW ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- VIOLATION REMAINS Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 230 TRAYMORE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- Violation found. In Violation
2026-05-28 Violation 3333 BRIGHTON RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- VIOLATION WITHDRAWN. THANK YOU. Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 5429 2ND AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Can't Access Rear of Parcel from Alleyway Please Resubmit with Photos Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 1810 FUNSTON AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15235- Condemned structure -- Vacant & Open -- Overgrown property -- Collapsing roof --… In Violation
2026-05-28 Violation 269 N DITHRIDGE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- in violation In Violation
2026-05-28 Violation 7072 EBEL ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- VIOLATIONS REMAIN Closed
2026-05-28 Violation 2732 BERG ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- no evidence of work being completed on garage, dumpster is full of trash rather … Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 3235 PARKVIEW AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- Grass has been cut Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 5128 LADORA Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Trash Bags Removed Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 6526 DEARY ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- There has been no permit issued for the work in violation. In Court
2026-05-27 Violation 620 SINGER PL, Pittsburgh, PA 15221- VIOLATION REMAINS In Court
2026-05-27 Violation 2507 COBDEN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- No violation found Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1841 CHISLETT ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- REFUSE AND BAGS REMOVED. RESOLVED Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 2145 NOBLESTOWN RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15205- Violation present, Need updated records for cooking hood and emergency lights. In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 305 CAMFIELD ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- Violation found. Exterior finish siding (aluminum or vinyl) is torn off part of … In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 1040 PORTLAND ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- No violations. Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 5601 FORBES AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- No violation found Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 336 CEDARVILLE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15224- Need more information. No violation found Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 3820 WINDGAP AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- continued to court In Court
2026-05-27 Violation 176 1/2 39TH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- Violation resolved. Closed
2026-05-27 Violation Address pending Grass Overgrown still on Parcel In Court
2026-05-27 Violation Address pending Cleaned up Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 2932 GLASGOW ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- VIOLATION RESOLVED. Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1201 CLINTON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- property has two current permits for deck and garage Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 3249 JULIET ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- Resolved, citation to be withdrawn Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 245 7TH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15222- Violation found In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 369 MAIN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- OVERGROWN WEEDS VIOLATION. WEED IMPEDING PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (SIDEWALK) In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 1521 ORANGEWOOD AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- violation corrected Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 7344 IDLEWILD ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15208- CORRECTED Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 168 45TH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15201- recycling can remains on front of parcel on public right of way (sidewalk). impr… In Court
2026-05-27 Violation Address pending OVERGROWN GRASS AND WEEDS ON PARCEL Clean & Lien
2026-05-27 Violation 632 CHAUTAUQUA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15214- Verizon has been notified Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1241 SIGEL ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- violation remains In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 5501 AVONDALE PL, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- no violation found at time of investigation Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1729 SMALLMAN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15222- Graffiti on exterior wall along Colville St. Violation found. In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 631 BROOKLINE BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- violation corrected Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1203 ADON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- continued for 30 days In Court
2026-05-27 Violation Address pending SENT TO CLEAN & LIEN Clean & Lien
2026-05-27 Violation 88 CLIMAX ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- NOT CORRECTED: BDA is incomplete; auto service shop in operation. Continue to co… In Court
2026-05-27 Violation 8302 BRICELYN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15221- VIOLATIONS REMAIN Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1427 PENN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15222- NO VIOLATION FOUND AT GIVEN ADDRESS. Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1066 LAWNDALE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15221- CORRECTED Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 6825 PENHAM PL, Pittsburgh, PA 15208- Resolved Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 416 SAINT JOSEPH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15210- Violation found. In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 1214 SHERMAN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- violation remains Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 2500 GLEN MAWR ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- NO VIOLATION FOUND AT THIS ADDRESS. Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 348 S BOUQUET ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- No parking on the pads at time of inspection, can the complainant contact inspec… Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1219 SPRING GARDEN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- violation remains In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 5301 GERTRUDE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Multiple Black Trash Bags on Parcel In Court
2026-05-27 Violation 226 1/2 GLEN CALADH ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Trash Cans have been removed Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 3132 SHADELAND AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- At the time of inspection, No Violation Found Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 121 PIUS ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- current and active permit BDA-2026-00748 Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1637 SUBURBAN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- Vacant, dead-end property. PI-2026-003285. Clean & lien needed for debris and ov… Clean & Lien
2026-05-27 Violation 2715 BURHAM ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15203- No violation found Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 3532 GERBER AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- Wire is on Private Property Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 3 SENECA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15219- Violations remain In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 1256 LEASIDE DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Does not appear to be utility cut. Will check with Penn American Water also. Ma… Under Investigation
2026-05-27 Violation 5020 PENN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224- violation found Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 5340 BEELER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15217- violation resolved, updated pictures in file notes Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 120 MADONNA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15221- VIOLATIONS REMAIN In Court
2026-05-27 Violation 3107 SACRAMENTO AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- inspected the property twice no sure what is falling apart can caller reach out … Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1527 ORANGEWOOD AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15216- violation corrected Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 3713 FORBES AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- Fire extinguisher tag missing In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 2109 HYENA Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212- violation remains In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 5151 BLAIR ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Tv Trash Etc outside front of Parcel In Court
2026-05-27 Violation 5818 PENN AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15206- Address Posted Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 8436 PARK Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15235- The violation(s) still exists. No progress made. City is aware of these violati… Closed
2026-05-27 Violation Address pending SENT TO CLEAN & LIEN Clean & Lien
2026-05-27 Violation 5151 BLAIR ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15207- Withdrawn there another Case Already in Court for Same Thing Closed
2026-05-27 Violation 1101 BROOKLINE BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15226- Violation found. In Violation
2026-05-27 Violation 3132 BERGMAN ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15204- VIOLATION RESOLVED. WITHDRAWN. 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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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Pittsburgh open data portal.

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 6,315 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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6,315 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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