Downtown condominium
151 First Side has sold 75% of its 78 units. On August 2nd, the development unveiled its first furnished model. With a second model on the way, 151 First Side is welcoming its first residents, hosting tours for potential buyers, and completing its first round of closings.
Recent buyers are from the Pittsburgh area, as well as from Connecticut, Florida and Philadelphia. “The interest by Pittsburgh has picked up significantly. We’ve proven to Pittsburgh that this is real, as evidenced by our sales. We’re very happy that we’re part of the Downtown renaissance,” says Melissa Watts with EQA Landmark Communities. “We get a lot of Internet hits from out of towners searching for Downtown living. There’s a nice market from suburban communities and people wanting a lifestyle change. It’s a broad mix, which is the right thing for a Downtown building.”
The condo’s hotel-like lobby will feature furnishings selected by interior designer Margaret Ringel Baker. “People are elated with moving Downtown. After all of the talk and ideas, the day has finally arrived--people are moving in as we speak. They can rent a car, bike, go to the new market, get a latte--the dream is real,” says project partner Brett Malky, president of EQA Landmark Communities. “We always viewed the city as the lifestyle. The amenities are literally the street and the neighborhood. We're all part of the revitalization.”
151 First Side will host a grand opening this fall.“Buyers who have closed in the last week are founding pioneers. They bought a unit when it was parking lot,” says Watts.
Writer:
Jennifer BaronSources: Brett Malky and Melissa Titus Watts, EQA Landmark Communities
Photograph copyright © Jonathan Greene