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5231 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Office building offers large meeting space, kitchenettes on each floor, and on-site free parking with direct public transportation access.

Property Size31,000 SF
Price / SF$161.13
Days on Market65

Property Features for 5231 Penn Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 31,000 SF
Property subtype Office
Listing Agency: Lee & Associates - Western Pennsylvania
Listed By: Howard West · License #RSR002660
Source: Crexi
Added: May 28 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 4:02PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This office building totals 31,000 SF and is set up for flexible occupancy, with space that can be subdivided by floor. Floor plates include 10,000 SF covering the 1st and 2nd floors, 5,061 SF on the 3rd floor, and 3,600 SF on the ground floor. Each floor includes large meeting rooms and kitchenettes, supporting both everyday team use and client-facing functions.

The property is located in Pittsburgh’s East End on Penn Avenue, with direct access to public transportation. On-site free parking is available for staff and visitors. The building is near the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, Children’s Hospital, and Liberty East, placing it in a healthcare-and-institutional oriented area.

For tenants, the combination of sizable floor plates and built-in meeting space and kitchenettes can support corporate offices, professional services, and organizations that need dedicated gathering areas. For buyers, the subdividable configuration by floor may fit operators seeking to accommodate multiple users or phase an occupancy strategy, subject to availability beginning 5/1/2027.

Key Highlights

  • 31,000 SF office building in Pittsburgh’s East End available for sale or lease beginning 5/1/2027
  • Subdividable by floor: 10,000 SF (1st & 2nd floors), 5,061 SF (3rd floor), and 3,600 SF (ground floor)
  • Office space on each floor includes large meeting rooms plus kitchenettes

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $699.4k $22.56
− Vacancy −$171.3k −$5.53
EGI $528.0k $17.03
− OpEx −$132.0k −$4.26
NOI $396.0k $12.77
31,000 SF · lease $22.56/SF/yr · vacancy 24.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$5.66M
$4.95M – $6.60M (±1% cap)
NOI $396,013 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.93%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$9.87M
$8.64M – $11.52M (±1% cap)
NOI $691,099 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.84%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Dr. Vernon Nathaniel Physician Dr. William Cutlip Physician Transitional Services Inc Accounting Firm Cierra Mcclary Medical Clinic Central Probation Office Probation Office

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Electrical Service Accounting Firm HVAC Service Travel Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,572
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 15224, PA

10,568
Population
6,380
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,045
Density / Sq Mi
$65,974
Median Household Income
$49,642
Median Earnings
$1,191
Median Rent
$240,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Pittsburgh, PA

10.2% 2019
12.2% 2020
14.6% 2021
13.9% 2022
16.1% 2023
17.5% 2024
17.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Office building offers large meeting space, kitchenettes on each floor, and on-site free parking with direct public transportation access.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 5231 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 31,000 SF office building in Pittsburgh’s East End available for sale or lease beginning 5/1/2027; Subdividable by floor: 10,000 SF (1st & 2nd floors), 5,061 SF (3rd floor), and 3,600 SF (ground floor); Office space on each floor includes large meeting rooms plus kitchenettes
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