Code Violations in Pittsburgh, PA
Track Pittsburgh, PA building and housing code violations and code-enforcement cases. Search any address and get alerted the moment a new violation is filed at a property you own or manage.
As of Aug 10, 2026, ViolationNet is tracking 10,097 building and housing code violations in Pittsburgh, PA, including 4,131 currently open and 70 filed in the last week.
“A code violation in Pittsburgh is a public deadline. Across 10,097 of them, that's a map of every property under pressure right now.”
Sourced from official Pittsburgh code-enforcement records · Last updated Aug 10, 2026 · How we source this data
Violation Types
Recent Violations
| Address | Type | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 S 18th St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15203- | No Violation Found Belongs To 154 S 18th And In Co... | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
| 411 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15213- | Refer To Cf-Pli-2026-036884: In Court - (Building ... | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
| 340 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15213- | Violation Found. | Aug 10, 2026 | In Violation |
| 270 Cain Way, Pittsburgh, Pa 15235- | Violation Corrected | Aug 10, 2026 | Ready to Close |
| 1840 Fairacres Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa 15216- | Violation Corrected | Aug 10, 2026 | Ready to Close |
| 711 Alturia St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15216- | Permitted Gas Line Work. No Crews Working At Time ... | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
| N/a | Clean And Lien For Vacant, Dead End, Lot Overgrowt... | Aug 10, 2026 | Clean & Lien |
| 2601 Mccord St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15203- | Illegal Dumping Of Art Pieces On Lot Aross The Str... | Aug 10, 2026 | In Violation |
| 854 Inwood St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15208- | See Case File: Cf-Pli-2026-051521 For Order To De... | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
| 2739 Cobden St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15203- | Continue To Court. | Aug 10, 2026 | In Court |
| 2421 Cobden St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15203- | No Violation Found | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
| 3422 Perrysville Avenue | Tall Weeds On Front Sidewalk Area In Front Of 3422... | Aug 10, 2026 | In Violation |
| N/a | Overgrown Lot | Aug 10, 2026 | In Violation |
| 1414 Alton St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15216- | No Violation Found | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
| 7114 Kelly St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15208- | No Violation(S) Here. Upon My Arrival, The Gated F... | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
| 1816 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa 15217- | Mechanical And Interior Renovations Done With Out ... | Aug 10, 2026 | In Violation |
| 617 Industry St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15210- | Overgrown Grass And Weeds | Aug 10, 2026 | In Violation |
| 5143 Cypress St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15224- | Unchagned. | Aug 10, 2026 | In Court |
| 742 Mclain St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15210- | Improper Storage Of Cans On Sidewalk | Aug 10, 2026 | In Violation |
| 916 Mina St, Pittsburgh, Pa 15212- | At Time Of Inspection, Minor Non Permitted Work Ob... | Aug 10, 2026 | Closed |
Sign up to see all 10,097 violations
Start FreeHow Code Enforcement Works in Pittsburgh, PA
Code enforcement in Pittsburgh is managed by the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI). You can report violations or check the status of existing cases through their official portal.
- Department: Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI)
- Report a Violation: Call 311
- Common Violation Types: Excessive noise, Overcrowding, Electrical violations, HVAC violations, Building maintenance and unpermitted work
- Typical Resolution Timeline: Emergency: 5 days | Standard: 30 days | Non-hazardous: 30 days
Visit Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) Official Site →
Frequently Asked Questions About Code Violations in Pittsburgh, PA
How do I check for code violations at my property in Pittsburgh?
Search your Pittsburgh address on ViolationNet for any reported code violations. You can also call 311 (available 8:00am-6:00pm; voicemail/email accepted anytime) or visit the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections website for Top 10 Code Violations information.
What happens if I have an open code violation in Pittsburgh?
An inspector visits within 5 days of your 311 request. You receive a first notice with 30 days to fix the violation. If non-compliant after the first period, you get a second notice (another 30 days). After the second period, documents are sent to a magistrate for hearing or property boarded.
How long does Pittsburgh give you to fix a code violation?
You have 30 days from the first notice to correct the violation. If needed, you get another 30 days after the second notice. Daily fines accrue ($1-$1,000 per violation per day) until corrected. Non-compliance results in magistrate hearings and possible property boarding.
Can code violations affect my property value in Pittsburgh?
Yes. Open violations impact property value and marketability. Properties can be boarded due to non-compliance. ViolationNet helps you monitor Pittsburgh violations and stay on top of corrections.
How do I report a code violation in Pittsburgh?
Call 311 or use voicemail/email services (available anytime). The Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections uses a two-step inspection and notice process. Escalation to magistrate occurs if violations aren't corrected, with daily fines accumulating and liens potentially filed.
Related Resources
Find motivated sellers in Pittsburgh
Every code violation is a distressed, under-pressure owner. Get the freshest Pittsburgh motivated-seller leads daily — or monitor your own properties so a notice never catches you off guard.
Start freeNew to violation leads? See why they beat a static distress list — the best PropStream, CoreLogic & ATTOM alternative for motivated sellers →