5850 Centre Ave

A late-19th-century, three-story masonry condominium conversion in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside-adjacent corridor, built in 1890 and reconfigured into multi-bedroom loft-style units. The building’s scale and period shell include high ceilings (up to 14 feet reported), oversized vertical windows and exposed brick or masonry details that create bright, airy interiors. Units are primarily three-bedroom layouts and feature period-to-modern mixes: hardwood or parquet floors, kitchen islands or updated kitchens with stone counters and stainless appliances, jetted tubs, built-in storage and window treatments. Common spaces are practical and resident-focused: an elevator and intercom entry, a lower-level fitness room with bike racks, a large laundry room on the second floor, and generous assigned storage in the basement. Exterior amenities emphasize urban outdoor living with a communal rooftop deck and some units offering private patios. On-site parking is available with assigned outdoor spaces or integral/covered garage spots. The association handles heat, water, sewage and many exterior maintenance tasks; other inclusions often cover trash removal and common-area utilities. Pet policies are generally permissive for cats and small dogs, though specific unit rules vary. Located within walking distance of shops, restaurants, transit, universities and medical centers, the property suits buyers seeking a historically rooted building with modernized loft comforts and convenient neighborhood access.