605 Shady Ave

A mid-century, low-rise condominium building constructed in 1950 and located in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood. The structure is concrete-and-steel, with multiple floors served by an elevator and secured entry with intercom. Units are primarily two-bedroom layouts, and some have been combined into larger residences; top-floor penthouse units are notable for extra storage, multiple balconies or patios, and expansive room proportions. Interior finishes vary by unit—examples include parquet and carpeted floors, updated kitchens with cherry cabinetry and stainless appliances, renovated baths with tile and glass showers, and in-unit laundry in select homes. Shared building features include on-site laundry, assigned covered parking or heated tandem garages, additional basement storage, and a managed maintenance program. Many units have small private outdoor spaces such as balconies and awnings; several listings note updated mechanicals including newer furnaces, central air or wall A/C, and replacement windows. The building sits within walking distance of shops, restaurants, public transit, universities, medical centers, parks (including Mellon Park), and specialty grocers, offering a street-lined, tree-canopied urban neighborhood lifestyle.