The American Wholesale Building | 37,500 SF Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity

For Sale

2124 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

This Pittsburgh property for sale is located at 2124 Penn Ave. The general use of The American Wholesale Building | 37,500 SF Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity is office and it incorporates 37,500 square feet of class B office space. Contact the listing broker for details on the current sale price for The American Wholesale Building | 37,500 SF Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity. The American Wholesale Building | 37,500 SF Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity is situated on a lot that is 0.17 acre in size.

Contacts

Dana Grau, SIOR, CCIM

Lee & Associates - Western Pennsylvania

Property Details

  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 37,500 SF
  • Lot Size 0.17 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1903
  • Date Updated Jun 25, 2026
The American Wholesale Building is located in the center of Pittsburgh’s rapidly transforming Strip District, one of the region’s premier live-work-play destinations. The building is within walking distance to Downtown Pittsburgh, and enjoys convenient access to all major highways, public transportation, and regional transportation corridors.Mixed-use investment opportunity featuring strong in-place income, significant capital improvements, and adaptive reuse potential. Originally constructed in 1903, The American Wholesale Building has stood as part of the foundation of Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District for more than a century. Today, the American Wholesale Building presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the Strip District’s most recognizable assets and continue its legacy for generations to come. With a prime Strip District location, 2124 Penn Ave is positioned in the center of Pittsburgh’s rapidly transforming Strip District, one of the region’s premier live-work-play destinations. Exceptional Building Condition Ownership has made a significant investment, with recent capital improvements including: Building Systems • New roof installed in 2025, with a 10-year warranty • New passenger elevator • Upgraded fire protection system • Full-building sprinkler system Security Infrastructure • Video surveillance • Floor-by-floor security system Highly Functional Interior Improvements • Twenty-one (21) private restrooms distributed throughout the building • Kitchenettes incorporated within office suites • Flexible office configurations suitable for a variety of tenant and owner-user needs • Attractive interior finishes throughout the Property • Move-in-ready office spaces requiring limited additional investment Potential future uses include: • Multifamily (Potential for approximately 40-45 residential units subject to zoning, architectural review, and municipal reviews) • Boutique hospitality • Mixed-use residential • Creative office • Live/Work concepts 2124 Penn Avenue offers investors immediate cash flow from a diversified mix of office and retail tenants while providing significant upside through the lease-up of existing vacancy and future redevelopment potential.
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Highlights

  • Adaptive reuse & multifamily conversion potential
  • Legacy asset with a prime Strip District location - neighborhood experiencing continued population growth, redevelopment, and long-term investment
  • Significant capital improvements & exceptional building condition
  • Strong in-place income with future upside
  • Surrounded by significant residential, office, retail, hospitality, and technology investment

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  • 60/100

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Location

  • City Pittsburgh, PA
  • Neighborhood Strip District
  • Zip Code 15222
  • Market Pittsburgh

Points of Interest

  • Gateway

    1.35 miles

  • First Avenue

    1.37 miles

  • North Side

    1.48 miles

  • Killarney

    5.58 miles

  • Mount Lebanon

    5.79 miles

  • Washington Junction

    7.22 miles

  • EQT Natural Gas for Vehicles

    0.64 miles

  • Shell

    0.93 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.96 miles

  • GetGo

    1.57 miles

  • BP

    1.66 miles

  • Cogo's

    1.74 miles

  • Citgo

    1.75 miles

  • Valero

    1.81 miles

  • eVgo

    5.26 miles

  • Tesla Charging Station (No Supercharger)

    6.50 miles

  • 2340 Smallman St. Parking

    0.11 miles

  • 1949 Penn Ave Lot

    0.13 miles

  • Cork Factory Garage

    0.15 miles

  • The Hub at 3 Crossings

    0.35 miles

  • West Penn Field Parking Lot

    0.56 miles

  • West Penn Community Parking Lot

    0.67 miles

  • Melody Parking Lot

    0.67 miles

  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Parking

    0.74 miles

  • Grant Street Transportation Center

    0.75 miles

  • UPMC McKeesport Parking Garage

    9.91 miles

  • Stay Alfred at 1627 on The Strip

    0.30 miles

  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown

    0.49 miles

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown

    0.63 miles

  • AC Hotel by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown

    0.74 miles

  • The Priory

    0.84 miles

  • The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh

    0.85 miles

  • Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh - Downtown

    0.87 miles

  • Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown

    0.91 miles

  • Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown

    0.92 miles

  • Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

    1.00 miles

  • Jade 99 Asian Market

    0.02 miles

  • S&D Polish Deli

    0.03 miles

  • Reyna Foods Mexican Grocery

    0.07 miles

  • Stamoolis Brothers Company

    0.08 miles

  • WFH Oriental Market

    0.08 miles

  • Pennsylvania Macaroni Co

    0.09 miles

  • Jimmy & Nino Sunseri Co

    0.15 miles

  • The Olive Tap

    0.16 miles

  • Sambok Korean Groceries

    0.19 miles

  • Labads Grocery

    0.21 miles

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