Pittsburgh Metro Realty Check

Happy Birthday Carlyle! “One Hundred Years New.”

[Photo: Carlyle site team Realtors Kay Barchetti & Kaedi Manly flank guests; Fred Peterson of Owl Antiques, Lloyd Welling, Berwyn Clark, and Lou Fazio]

At the Kay Barchetti Wine & Dine on Thursday March 20, 2008 in downtown Pittsburgh’s historic Carlyle building at 4th and Wood, a crowd of home buyers, investors, realtors and developers celebrated the 100th anniversary of the former Union National Bank Building by touring the stunning renovation of the 21-story condominium complex, taking in the breath-taking views and feasting on an array of smoked turkeys, red and white pastas, Italian soups, wines and desserts.

Organized by local real estate agent Kay Barchetti the event kicked off Phase II of The Carlyle’s renovation, scheduled to be completed this fall.

[Photo: Bill Perry, Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley, and Kay Barchetti]

“Pittsburgh in on fire,” says Barchetti. “Downtown is rocking.” She points to the upcoming Casino, the new grocery store that just opened, the UPMC downtown move and other projects just a few blocks away. “Pittsburgh is a fabulous place to live,” she says, “and our downtown is attracting people who want the vibrant urban living we offer, along with the great cultural amenities, our beautiful parks and rivers, the architecture—we’re cosmopolitan without the negative aspects of many other big cities.”

[Photo: Jim Peters, Manager of Coldwell Banker, North Hills, and Amy Peters]

As one of the premiere additions to downtown Pittsburgh’s rebirth, the Carlyle is attracting buyers locally and internationally.

[Photo: Ryan Coulter of Luttner Financial and Dr. Syd Syed]

The $250 SF cost provides stunning interior design and luxury living at its best: valet parking, doormen and concierge, a fully-equipped gym, media room, billiards room, extra-thick floors, and walls to eliminate noise, four elevators on each floor, and a 6,000 SF Penthouse. And then there’s the stunning views: Mt. Washington, the rivers, the contemporary beauty of PPG Place, and the extraordinary classic architecture of Pittsburgh’s older buildings.

[Photo: Rich Wagner and Jenn Reddinger of the Kay Barchetti Team, Rob Bush, Project Manager for the Carlyle, Jim Helt of US Steel Corp., and Mary Helt of Triangle Fastener Corporation]

The tours started at the Penthouse of The Carlyle - a 6,000 SF space that the buyer will be able to design. The Penthouse includes exclusive rights to the 2,000 SF rooftop terrace of the Carlyle. Guests imagined how they would design and layout this luxurious space.

[Photo: George Hackett, Jr. with Coldwell Banker Mortgages, and Jodi Neely]

Then it was down the marble staircase to the 20th floor, where guests viewed the framing and floor plans of the 2,084 SF Park Avenue and the 2,126 SF. Ambassador and let their imaginations soar with the views and the space.

[Photo: Rich Wagner, Kay Barchetti team Realtor, and Jim Thompson of Citizens Bank]

Finally, Guests toured the 12th floor to see the 1,240 SF Alex Townhouse, and the Metropolitan, Grand, and Washington condominiums. These condos have between 1,170 and 1,442 SF, and offer city living at its best!

According to her sales team, the gala celebration was capped off in true Kay Barchetti fashion. The next day, she put the feast out again and invited the entire Carlyle construction crew - over 60 tradespeople - to enjoy it. They cleaned it up.

Since this event was just the first in a series of downtown Kay Barchetti galas for upcoming condominium living, she was asked if she’ll do the same thing next time. “You bet!” she responded. “If they don’t build it, we can’t sell it.” As for the construction crew, they’d probably say the same thing Barchetti says: “Pittsburgh’s a terrific town.”

[Photo: Berwyn Clark, Kay Barchetti, Fred Peterson, and Jim Manly]

Watch for the May/June News e-Letter for your e-Vite to the May 15th Champaign Tour at the Carlyle.

For more info call Kay at 412-691-5086 or 412-366-1600 x 344