McKee Place

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.*

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

Jewish Federation site - 234 McKee Place

Developer: Walnut Capital

Project summary: The developer demolished the house at 242 McKee Pl. next to the Jewish Federation building. This involved taking the building down to grade and filling it in with gravel to provide more parking on the site. Prior to the demolition, Construction Junction removed any items that could be salvaged. Norelco completed the the demolition. The developer plans to eventually demolish the existing Jewish Federation building, but understanding that there are significant zoning issues and the process would benefit from additional planning, Walnut Capital will continue to lease the main building as an interim use. This will allow more time to collaborate with OPDC on planning and community process about the site overall.