262 McKee Place

Description

Walnut Capital is constructing a 159-unit apartment building at 262 McKee Place, above Louisa Street. For visuals and more information about the project, please refer to the resources linked below.

Context

This site was previously the subject of a zoning amendment to alter the parcels from Urban Center-Employment to Residential-Mixed Use. This project will produce 16 affordable units, in compliance with the Inclusionary Zoning overlay.

January 2026 Update

  • The project is actively utilizing the following performance point: 2 points for Zero Energy and Zero Carbon Buildings (915.07.D.1.b).

  • Before the Planning Commission Hearing and Action, the applicant intended to utilize the following: One (1) point for Zero Energy or Zero Carbon Buildings (915.07.D.1) and Two (2) points for Affordable Housing. 

  • The applicant [Walnut Capital] announced this switch verbally to the Planning Commission at the hearing, as city planning staff were unaware of the change prior to the hearing. 

  • Status

In construction

*August 2025 Update: The Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the city’s inclusionary zoning law, claiming the law would cause “irreparable harm” to BAMP member Walnut Capital.

Construction as of August 2025