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City of Pittsburgh Property Sale Resolution

Original title: Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through X: A: 2114 Forbes Avenue, 11-K-191 (Council District 6), B: 0 Forbes Avenue, 11-K-192 (Council District 6),C: 530 Junilla Street, 10-L-313 (Council District 6), D: 4811 Columbo Street, 50-B-172 (Council District 9), E: 4813 Columbo Street, 50-B-174 (Council District 9), F: 6313 Dean Street, 124-C-26 (Council District 9), G: 6315 Dean Street, 124-C-27 (Council District 9), H: 6319 Dean Street, 124-C-29 (Council District 9), I: 6355 Dean Street, 124-G-65 (Council District 9), J: 1309 Paulson Avenue, 124-H-147 (Council District 9), K: 6523 Shetland Avenue, 124-P-338 (Council District 9), L: 6940 Hartman Lane, 172-N-158 (Council District 9), M: 721 Singer Place, 174-S-362-A (Council District 9), N: 7936 Tioga Street, 175-H-89 (Council District 9) O: 318 Renova Street, 57-D-39 (Council District 5), P: 2367 South 18th Street Extension, 13-A-10 (Council District 3), Q: 317 Millbridge Street, 14-E-298 (Council District 3), R: 315 Millbridge Street, 14-E-299 (Council District 3), S: 412 Beltzhoover Avenue, 14-J-136 (Council District 3), T: 78 Climax Street, 15-L-16 (Council District 3), U: 0 Kuhn Street, 4-N-106 (Council District 2), V: 850 Spring Garden Avenue, 24-E-124-A (Council District 1), W: 305 Dunlap Street, 116-J-104 (Council District 1), X: 518 West Prospect Avenue, 70-E-14 (Council District 2)

April 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the city to return 24 tax-delinquent properties to private ownership or development, potentially changing the tax status and maintenance responsibility for these specific lots.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9

These residents will see changes in ownership and potential development status for the specific vacant or tax-delinquent lots located in their neighborhoods.

City of Pittsburgh Taxpayers

Taxpayers are affected by the potential return of these properties to the tax rolls, which may impact municipal revenue.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City of Pittsburgh has passed a resolution to sell 24 specific properties that were previously acquired by the city through s. This action authorizes the transfer of these parcels, which are located across various council districts.

Key Facts

  • The City of Pittsburgh is authorized to sell 24 properties acquired through tax sales.
  • Properties are identified by address and parcel ID across Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9.
  • District 9 contains the highest number of properties listed (11 total).
  • District 3 contains 5 properties listed.
  • District 6 contains 3 properties listed.
  • District 2 contains 2 properties listed.
  • District 1 contains 2 properties listed.
  • District 5 contains 1 property listed.
  • The resolution (File 2026-0319) has passed finally as of April 2, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I buy one of these properties?
The document authorizes the sale but does not provide specific instructions for individual buyers; you should contact the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Finance or the Urban Redevelopment Authority for procurement procedures.
What happens to these properties if they are sold?
The properties will be transferred from city ownership to private ownership, making them subject to future property taxes.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the city to return 24 tax-delinquent properties to private ownership or development, potentially changing the tax status and maintenance responsibility for these specific lots.

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Discoveries

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Geographic Concentration of Tax-Acquired Property

The majority of the properties (11 out of 24) are located within Council District 9, suggesting a higher concentration of tax-delinquent or city-held land in that specific area.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Finance and LawThe committee that processed the resolution.Map →
organizationCity of PittsburghThe municipal government body selling the properties.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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