Published on August 11, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA – Delivering on his promise to address blight and build vibrancy across Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods, Mayor Corey O’Connor announced today that the citywide demolition program is on track to exceed previous years’ numbers by 50-300%. The City is expecting to have over 150 properties under contract for city-funded demolition by the end of the year, which is 50 more than a typical year and three times more than in 2024.
“My promise to Pittsburgh is that the City pays attention to the details that matter in our neighborhoods and that includes demolishing blighted, vacant properties on residential streets,” said Mayor Corey O’Connor. “Thanks to the commitment of PLI staff in improving procedures and accelerating processes, we’re seeing results across the city. We’re going to continue building on that progress to remove blight, improve safety and create vibrant neighborhoods that our residents are proud to call home.”
To date, 35 city-funded demolitions have been completed, including 24 in the Hilltop neighborhoods of Allentown, Arlington, Beltzhoover, Knoxville, and Mount Oliver; four across the North Side’s Fineview and Perry Hilltop; five in Homewood and Lincoln/Lemington in the East End; and one each in Mount Washington and Polish Hill.
There are 72 permits that have been issued for city-funded demolitions, which means that demolition contractors have been selected and the demolition will occur within 10-30 days. Those demolitions will be in neighborhoods across the city, including Beechview, Beltzhoover, Bon Air, Brighton Heights, California-Kirkbride, Carrick, Elliott, Greenfield, Hazelwood, Knoxville, Larimer, Lincoln/Lemington, Middle Hill, Perry Hilltop, Sheraden, Spring Garden, Spring Hill, Upper Hill and West Oakland.
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Molly Onufer Press Secretary molly.onufer@pittsburghpa.gov