Allegheny West

Allegheny West This tiny historic community – officially the smallest neighborhood in Pittsburgh – is a lively,

This tiny historic community – officially the smallest neighborhood in Pittsburgh – is a lively, vibrant and exciting place to live, just as it was a century ago when it was the “Gold Coast” of the cities of Pittsburgh and Allegheny. The famous “Millionaire’s Row” was the leading edge of a very distinctive collection of residences (from mansions to humble dwellings) and residents (from robber baro

ns to their servants). Over the last several decades, these houses have been rediscovered and restored. Once again they are home to families whose everyday lives are spent in beautiful spaces that glow with polished wood, marble and brass. Elaborate carvings, delicate etchings and the artistry of long-ago craftsmen are their daily pleasures. Visitors come because they love the beautiful houses and churches, or because they are intrigued by the Victorian architecture. Perhaps the “ghosts” of past residents like Harry Thaw, Gertrude Stein, Mary Roberts Reinhart, the Carnegie’s, the Horne’s and the Kaufmann’s, the Jones’ and the Laughlin’s, lure others.

Allegheny West Neighbors and Friends Wednesday Bowling at Allegheny Elks Lodge. Come and join the fun!
01/16/2025

Allegheny West Neighbors and Friends Wednesday Bowling at Allegheny Elks Lodge. Come and join the fun!

10/31/2024

Cindy McCauley
October 30 at 7:48 PM

Hello - I’m a concerned neighbor in East Deutschtown and have been researching the Comfort Inn bankruptcy and proposal to turn it into 100% Section 8 housing (96 units) on East Ohio Street. I’m sharing what I have learned below.
* The developer is presenting on** Monday, Nov 4th at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, 250 East Ohio Street at 6:30pm**. PLEASE come to the meeting to have your voice heard.
* The Comfort Inn (CI) is owned by Arrakis LLC. Arrakis has the same ownership as October Development, who you may recall tried to take over nearly 100 properties in our neighborhood via conservatorship in 2021.
* Arrakis signed a sales agreement with Hullett to purchase the CI in Sept 24. Hullett plans to turn the hotel into 100% Section 8 Housing as early as Summer 2025.
* The 96 hotel rooms will all turn into 350 square foot apartments with small kitchenettes. There are no zoning restrictions and they can proceed unencumbered with this plan if the sale goes through.
* Arrakis filed for bankruptcy in Oct 24. As a result, other bids will be accepted by Nov 15th with a minimum bid of 8.5M (based on the Hullett agreement). If anyone else places a bid, there will be an auction and it is quite possible that another hotel developer will show interest in keeping the property a hotel.
* The Pittsburgh Housing Authority recommends no more than 25% Section 8 housing in a single structure but has signed off on 100% for this project in our neighborhood.
* The Northside has a disproportionate amount of government subsidized housing - nearly 50% of the managed communities (for the entire city) are on the Northside, and a significant portion of Section 8 vouchers are here, particularly in the areas surrounding East Ohio Street.

Please come to the meeting on Nov 4th - we need the entire community to get involved to make sure our voices are heard regarding this significant change in the Northside. Thank you for reading and I hope to see you on Monday. :)

Allegheny West's Alleys, Axles & Ales this Sunday, Sunday, Sept. 25 - Discount Advance Tickets still available! -
09/20/2022

Allegheny West's Alleys, Axles & Ales this Sunday, Sunday, Sept. 25 - Discount Advance Tickets still available! -

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We have the rundown on the new rules for street parking in areas requiring permits.

Fri. Aug 27, a few tickets remaining! Full menu now available. Pours & Plates in Historic Old Allegheny. -
08/05/2021

Fri. Aug 27, a few tickets remaining! Full menu now available. Pours & Plates in Historic Old Allegheny. -

Deb Mortillaro of Dreadnought Wines was act as our host for the evening. She has expertly paired wines to sumptuous plates prepared exclusively for the event by award winning All In Good Taste Productions.

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