Now Available: 315 37th Street

When we decided to buy 315 37th Street and restore it, the house was literally falling down. This house was one of the very first places Wylie Holdings looked at way back in the day – and it looked like it hadn’t been touched in all those years. On one site visit someone almost fell through the floor!

Through our renovations, we rebuilt one of the exterior walls brick by brick. We also patched the existing “skylights”, which were really just holes in the roof. Yet, the house maintains a bright and airy feel without all the holes in the walls and roof.

The house now has 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths. We’ve incorporated the usual Wylie perks like brand new mechanical systems, gorgeous tiles in the bathrooms, glass enclosed showers, granite kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances.

A loft-style master suite on third floor features exposed brick , 3/4” hardwood floors, a California Closets custom walk in closet and views of Downtown Pittsburgh. The bathroom has a dual vanity and enormous glass-enclosed shower complete with with custom stone and glass tile.

The second floor bathroom also features a dual vanity with plenty of counter space and a glass enclosed shower with stone and glass tile. A half bath and laundry are conveniently located right off the kitchen.

The outdoor spaces are just as generously sized as the interior. One of the best backyards we’ve ever seen in Lawrenceville includes a concrete patio and large grass area. The yard is completely fenced in, making it dog friendly, too. On the side of the house you’ll find off-street parking for up to 3 cars.

The exterior has been restored to maintain its historic charm with funky modern touches like galvanized steel siding on the façade, third floor and rear addition.

This house rents for $2,500/month. More photos are on our Facebook page and website. Contact us for more information and to schedule a visit.

Now Open: Bernard Dog Run

Photo: www.bernarddogrun.org

We're excited to see the Bernard Dog Run finally open in Lawrenceville! What used to be vacant space under the 40th Street Bridge is now a fenced in dog run with separate areas for small and large dogs. This is something that Lawrenceville has needed for a long time, and we know that many residents are excited for a new space to take their dogs.

Back in March we were one of the lead sponsors of a Spaghetti Dinner that raised money for the completion of the park, which is named in honor of the late Jay Bernard — a Lawrenceville resident, entrepreneur and abandoned dog advocate.

This new attraction is a great compliment to the many dog friendly and pet centered businesses in our neighborhood. A few of them are located in Wylie Holdings spaces, such as The Big Easy Animal Hospital and Urban Dog Day Care & Day Spa. Both are just a short walk from the new dog run!

Now Open: The Allegheny Wine Mixer

Back in June, we profiled The Allegheny Wine Mixer as they worked on renovations of one of our commercial spaces on Butler Street. Now, the work is done and the wine glasses are full!

This cool new space is bound to become one of your regular destinations. They serve a great list of wines by the glass or bottle, cocktails, and six rotating taps of craft beer as well as a bottled beer selection. There are always a few featured wine flights and comparisons, and a $5 by the glass special.
Recent specials included a Malbec Trio, a Sauvignon Blanc Face-Off and  $5 Glasses from Portugal.

So far, in addition to the great wine and beer list, customers are also loving the cheese and meat plates and a Sinful Sweets chocolate plate.

Co-owner Jamie Patten says, "Besides myself and co-owner Lisa Walter, we have added bartender extraordinaire Dawn Gillespie who has started building us a cocktail list which includes some cool wine cocktails."

Unique art on display like a paint-by-numbers collection and Margaret Keane prints (she's the big eyes painter from the 1960s and 1970s) give the bar a funky retro vibe. 

Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 5pm to Midnight and Friday, Saturday: 5pm to 1am. Sunday nights are "Industry Night," food and beverage service industry employees gets 20% off their tab.

For Sale: 615 North Euclid Avenue

One of our latest major renovations is now complete. The house at 615 North Euclid Avenue has seen quite a transformation, from an empty shell to a modern home with all the amenties you've come to expect from Wylie Holdings.

We added a brand new deck on the front and back of the house. The front of the house is also accented with a new color scheme and a stylish beveled glass door. Right through that door and into the main living area, you'll notice hard wood floors and custom carpentry throughout, especially the support beams that have been wrapped in red oak to give them a finished designer look.

The bright and open first floor also features granite counters in the kitchen, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. There is tons of storage and counter space in this kitchen!

The second floor features two full baths, two bedrooms and the laundry. We really thought of every detail in this renovation, the laundry is concealed with a pocket door and every closet has a light in it. It's amazing how attention to detail like this will make a home so much more livable.

The Master Suite features a great bedroom with two big windows, ceiling fan, giant walk in closet outfitted with a California Closets shelving system and a luxurious Master Bath with a glass-enclosed shower and glass accent tiles, a jacuzzi tub, double vanity, accent lighting and of course, a hook up for your flat screen TV.



The third floor has been built so that you can customize it for your life. We left the options open because the space could be so many different things - a TV room, kids play room, artist studio, third bedroom, you name it!

These photos just don't do the house justice, you need to schedule a visit to really imagien yourself living here. Visit the listing on Howard Hanna's site for more information.

New Commercial Properties Available

We're committed to keeping you updated on new properties when they become available. Below are some of the great commercial spaces that are just waiting for your new or existing business to move into. They all have the historical integrity that Wylie is known for, along with new and improved renovations.

Some of our commercial tenants include Cure, The Cigar Den and the forthcoming Allegheny Wine Mixer. Call us at 412-621-4689 or email us to schedule an appointment or get more information. You can view more available spaces on the For Lease section of our website.

Perfect for a Gallery: 5169 Butler Street - $1,200

•     900 Square Feet + Full basement
•     Dramatic High Tin Ceilings
•     Specialty Track Lighting
•     Available: Immediately 

Great Office or Warehouse Space: 4903-05 Butler Street - $1,800-$2,500 depending on space used.

• High Ceilings
• Overhead Garage Door
• Available: Immediately

Great Retail Space: 5165 Butler Street - $1,800

• Historic details
• Available: Immediately

Great for a Gym or Retail Space: 5104 Butler Street - $1,400

• Available: February 2013

Perfect for a Restaurant: 4502 Butler Street - $1,600

•     Beautiful Highly Visible Building
•     Best Patio on Butler Street
•     Historic Award Winning Building
•     Approx. 1,500 Square Feet
•     Kitchen Plumbed for 3 Bowl Sinks
•     Handicap Accessible
•     Basement Storage
•     Dramatic High Tin Ceilings
•     Down the hill from Children's Hospital

Perfect for an Office: 5170 Butler Street - $1,600

•     Great Corner Building
•     High Traffic and Visibility
•     Historic Award Winning Building
•     Approx. 1,600 Square Feet
•     Three Private Office
•     Large Conference Room
•     Kitchen Area
•     Dramatic High Tin Ceilings
•     Secure Basement Storage
•     Off Street Parking Available

Call us at 412-621-4689 or email us to schedule an appointment or get more information.

What Does Lawrenceville Need?

Lawrenceville is a great neighborhood, and one of our favorites in the city. But, every area has it's wish list of businesses and attractions. For example, we think Lawrenceville could use a dry cleaner or tailor shop, a great ice cream place and more walkways to give access to the riverfront. Add a bagel shop, prepared food market and a better full service grocery store and we'd never leave!

The Lawrenceville Corporation is a local organization whose mission is “to act as a catalyst and conduit for reinvestment in the Lawrenceville community.”  They have a few wish list items of their own such as:

• A diverse community that embraces a wide variety of newcomers and long-time residents.
• A thriving and competitive business district that attracts customers from around the region.
• A safe, healthy and clean community.
• An attractive neighborhood full of amenities including shopping, restaurants, green space, parks and recreational facilities.

We want to hear from you! What businesses or amenities do you think are needed to improve our neighborhood and achieve the Lawrenceville Corporation's vision? Leave your comment below or tell us on Facebook.

Coming Soon: The Allegheny Wine Mixer

Adding to the diverse mix in Upper Lawrenceville is The Allegheny Wine Mixer, slated to open in mid-July. This new hangout will focus on international wines from places like Spain, Italy and South America and craft beers both local and international. Although AWM doesn't have a kitchen, they will be partnering with other Lawrenceville business to bring you just the right mix of snacks to pair with your wine or beer. They will be serving delicious charcuterie from Cure, cheeses from Wild Purveyors and bread from La Gourmandine.

Owner Jamie Patten is excited to bring a relaxed wine bar to the neighborhood, and sees AWM as "a place for regulars to hang out in a jeans and t-shirt environment while enjoying high quality products at everyday prices." The intimate setting will be a perfect place to unwind after work or on the weekends. Hours will be Wednesday - Sunday 5pm-12:30am, and Jamie says they may extend their hours based on customer feedback in the initial months.

Jamie and assistant manager Lisa Walter both bring a ton of experience and knowledge to the table (or wine bar).  Jamie is a Court of Masters Certified Sommelier with more than 10 years experience in wine sales and food service - you may know her from Toast or the Silk Elephant . And over the past 10 years, Lisa has worked her way from bartender at a local restaurant, up to the management level at Pittsburgh Golf Club. With her experience and renowned people skills, Lisa will be a great asset to AWM.

Of course, being in a Wylie Holdings property, The Allegheny Wine Mixer is going to have a unique interior. Jamie has been working on the build out of the space since April - it will include a bar designed by furniture designer Joe Kelly and a granite bar top from Antique Granite, both located on Butler Street.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for details about The Allegheny Wine Mixer's official grand opening in July. If you're planning a private event for the summer, consider booking it at AWM now, we're sure this space will fill up quickly!