23 Seneca Street...Born in the 1860s, 23 Seneca has lived many lives—a corner grocery, an architect’s hideaway, and a music studio. Now, it’s ready for its next chapter. Zoned Local Neighborhood Commercial (LNC), this versatile, mixed-use building in the heart of thriving Uptown is ideal for artists, small business owners, or anyone craving a live/work space with soul.

The building was lovingly converted into an upstairs residence with a bedroom loft and a downstairs office/studio by the former Chief Architect for Allegheny County. The most recent owner performed several more upgrades, including structural stabilization through the URA (full documentation available), a new furnace, updated electrical, ADA accessibility on the main level, and brand-new bathrooms upstairs and down. While there’s still plenty of room for some vision, the heavy lifting has been done.

Inside, you’ll find a piano that has been played by Nina Simone, Andre Previn, and Chick Corea. (Yes, really, and it comes with the house.) Outside, you’ll find a block full of joy: long-time neighbors who greet you on the sidewalk-turned-patio, a gaggle of kids playing in the nearby park, and a giant bronze knight guarding the corner like a mythic sentinel.
Whether you’re an artist, musician, entrepreneur, or someone who appreciates character, community, and creative potential, this place is a rare find.

Come write your own story at 23 Seneca Street.