Construction is nearing completion on
Glassworks Lofts, located at 50 South 15th Street on the South Side. Glassworks includes three town homes and two lofts ranging from 2700 to 3100 square feet. One of the five units has already been sold. Units range in price from $475,000 to $499,500.
Town homes feature three bedrooms, a den/study, open floor plans, and balconies or terraces. Loft-style condos feature 2 bedrooms, den and a sky room. Glassworks architect is Felix Fukui and the contractor is Dan Doyle.
“I have known about this building for some time now. It was languishing and I always thought it had great potential,” says Dan Doyle of Doyle Management.
Architectural historian Carol Peterson wrote Glassworks’ site history, which details the 1917 building’s role in Pittsburgh’s pre-steel “city of glass” identity. The property once housed the operations of the Ihmsen family glassmakers, a prominent German family who set up shop along 15th and Muriel Streets in 1872.
“I love the location because it is in the center of the South Side. There is so much activity there. Glassworks is off Carson so it is more quiet; every morning birds are chirping,” adds Doyle.
Building amenities include wrought iron gates, heated parking lot and a courtyard. Units feature restored brick, 19th-century poured concrete ceilings, and exposed steel and wood beams. Units also feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, ceramic tile and outdoor showers.
“We exceeded building codes for insulation, used environmentally friendly AC units and recycled old brick,” says Doyle.
Glassworks is framed by South Side’s legendary domed churches, colorful row houses, riverside parks and lively nightlife. Residents will enjoy city views, walks to the Carson Street business district and easy access to public transportation.
Writer: Jennifer Baron
Source: Dan Doyle, Doyle Management
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