Residential Resources
Amenities & Maintenance
Pittsburgh Parking Authority
With two Pittsburgh sports teams and other events spaces around Allegheny West, parking can be a bit tricky from the first day you arrive with your moving truck. You’ll want to get your neighborhood pass from the Parking Authority as soon as possible!
232 Boulevard of the Allies Residential Permit Parking
Resident Tips
• Tickets on game days are $120. Be sure to use those visitor passes!
• Visitor passes can be issued online. Be sure to visit the Parking Authority website.
• Variances are available for short notice move-in. Call the office, if needed.
• If you have contractors working on your property, variances are available for them, too.
• The Parking Authority office is very busy in the Fall with students moving to Pittsburgh.
Visitors
Those stopping by for a meal, visit to a local business or browse through one of our shops can take advantage of metered parking on Western, Galveston, Ridge Avenues or Brighton Road. Pay when you park in-person or via the Go Mobile PGH app.
Street Cleaning
Keeping your street – and the inside of your car – clean! Street sweeping vehicles will operate each year between April 1st and November 30th. Be aware of parking regulations related to cleaning.
Resident Tips
• Most residential areas are classified Level 3, meaning streets will be cleaned once or twice per month.
• Mind the street cleaning notices from April through November: fines are $40.
• Fun fact: sometimes the city considers the Monday immediately before a month that starts on a Tuesday to be the “first” Monday. Set reminders!
Port Authority
The Port Authority of Allegheny County operates buses, light rail (the T), inclines and paratransit services for Pittsburgh’s residents.
The T
Allegheny West is one of few neighborhoods with its own “T” light rail station, making getting downtown easy – and free.
Buses
Allegheny West is serviced directly by the number 18 bus and can also be reached using the 13, 15, 16 and 17 that cover the Mexican War Streets.
Western Avenue Stop – #18 North Avenue Stop – #13, 15, 16 & 17
Bureau of Building Inspection
In Allegheny West, any exterior alterations to a building or property visible from the street will require an additional historic review process. More information is available in our Historic Preservation section.
The Bureau of Building Inspection reviews, approves and issues permits to ensure the safe construction of all homes and businesses within the City of Pittsburgh.
200 Ross Street Residential Permits
Violations
The Code Enforcement Division responds to concerns about violations from citizens, other City Departments and outside agencies. Reports are made via the 311 Non-Emergency Reporting system.
Senator Casey
Forestry Division
The Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works works to ensure the continued health and vitality of Pittsburgh’s street trees.
Ordering Trees
There are two options for getting city trees on your street. The first is asking the city to plant them for you by submitting a request form. The second is planting them yourself (based on a Recommended Species list) after receiving a request for permit form.
If the city plants a tree for you, you must grant permission for the creation of a 3’x10′ root zone, if necessary. If planting your own tree, you can apply for a waiver where sidewalk space is limited.
City Planting Request Form Plant Yourself Permit Form
TreeVitalize
TreeVitalize Pittsburgh is a new partnership dedicated to making a significant improvement in the region’s tree cover. They also offer Tree Tender public education courses.
Maintenance
The Forestry Division maintains a list of responsibilities for Investigation and Inspection of trees. You can request maintenance or removal of a tree via the 311 Non-Emergency Reporting service.
Sidewalk Damage
The city regards sidewalk damage from existing or removed trees as the property owner’s responsibility to repair, though will reimburse at $4/sq ft under certain conditions.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Allegheny West is served by the Pittsburgh Police and is in Zone 1. Officers regularly attend Civic Council meetings and also provide regular crime reports that affect the neighborhood.
Learn More About Zone 1 Police
Get in touch with local officers, visit the station, discover more at their website or submit a discrete complaint of suspicious activities.
Utilities
Duquesne Light
Turning the lights on is going to be pretty high on your priority list: Allegheny West is serviced by Duquesne Light, who you can contact for new service, to change service, for renovations and to report outages.
Customer Service
Call customer service for new services, changes to your service, billing inquiries, renovation needs and other concerns.
Reporting Outages
Incidents involving downed wires get the highest priority and then essential facilities will have power restored.
Comcast
Cable internet provider, Comcast, offers high speed connectivity, locals and cable television and telephone services. Their Double and Triple Play bundles are a great way to save money (though just internet is available for “cord-cutters”.)
300 Corliss Street Shop Services
Verizon
Verizon offers telephone, FiOS TV and both FiOS and DSL internet services in Allegheny West. Learn more about their bundled offers and discounts on connectivity for customers with existing DirecTV satellite television services.
DirecTV
Satellite television from DirecTV is another great option for your viewing experience. Perfect for homeowners, DirecTV can also be installed at many rental units with landlord or property management company permission – just ask!
Peoples Natural Gas
Many of the Victorian homes in Allegheny West are heated with natural gas. Contact Peoples for information about starting your service or if there are leaks or heating disruptions.
Customer Service
Call customer service for new services, changes to your service, billing inquiries, renovation needs and other concerns.
Before You Dig
If you are going to be digging for a new addition or home renovation, be sure to call the PA One Call hotline to make sure there are no buried lines.
Emergencies
If you have a gas leak or other home heating/natural gas emergency, use this contact information. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
Providing drinking water and sanitation services to the city of Pittsburgh, including storm water management and quality testing.
Customer Service
Turning water on/off, billing questions, general information and other inquiries should be directed to customer service.
1200 Penn Avenue (412) 255-2443 Website
Permits
Purchasing a water meter or applying for water or sewer taps? Call here.
Emergencies
Water main breaks, service outages and sewer emergencies. Open 24/7.
Department of Public Works
Pittsburgh offers free, curbside trash and recycling collection for all residents on a weekly and biweekly schedule. Allegheny West is in the Northern division of the city and operates on its schedule.
414 Grant Street PGH.st Collection Schedules
Resident Tips
• Trash is collected Monday mornings. Trash should be placed curbside no earlier than 7:00 pm Sundays.
• Recycling is collected every other Monday morning. The 7:00 pm rule applies here, too.
• Recycling is single-stream (no sorting) and requires a blue bin or blue bags for materials.
E(lectronics)-Recycling
The City of Pittsburgh subsidizes a twice-weekly option for electronics and household hazardous waste recycling at a drop-off site in the Strip District. Fees apply for most items and an appointment for drop-off must be made in advance.
Need to report a problem? See the 311 Non Emergency Reporting section of Government Resources.