There is really not a lot of information on this parklet out there. When I came by all that was…read morehere was the plaque I took a picture of. Doing a search of the man this is named for doesn't pull up much. But here is what I got from what I could find. Charles A Lewis was a dedicated firefighter and union activist. He loved what he did and was good at it and rose through the ranks at Pittsburgh Fire Department and eventually served as Chief. During his tenure he also served as President of Firefighters Local #1 before becoming Chief. Charles was instrumental is starting the Fill the Boot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It was a big success and went nationwide with other Locals. As far as the land that this parklet sits on, it was once a police station. Closed long ago and sitting there in disrepair. Charles suggested that the use the land to create this parklet for the people of Mt. Washington to enjoy. I will say, he was right. This little parklet has a grotto feel. The brick arch, the mural on the wall, seating and tons of plants everywhere. It's a nice little spot to tank break during a busy day. You almost forget you are at the corner of a busy intersection.

Once the site of the Mt Washington station of the Pittsburgh police, this is the classic reversal…read moreof Joni Mitchell's classic Big Yellow Taxi. "Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" So on the corner of Shiloh Street and Virginia Ave is Charles Lewis Parklet, where an ugly building once stood, a tiny parklet sits complete with foliage,benches, art, and ambiance. Charles Lewis was the Pittsburgh fire fighter who founded the fill the boot drive, that today, Pittsburgh Fire-fighters still do today. Beautiful architecture makes this a great and idea spot for picnics, killing some time on a warm summer day, or spending time with someone special. "They took all the trees and put 'em in a tree museum And then they charged all the people twenty-five bucks just to see 'em Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got till it's gone They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" Good to see that some smart people in the Mt Washington Developmental Community are thinking green.

Very nice employees. Place is clean, however if ya gotta go, go find a bush. No restrooms.read more

I have waited a bit to write this review, and finally it was time to do so. I had once visited…read moreabout four years ago until recently. I can report that not much changed from that visit until now. Some things had changed since I was here last. The outside seems to have been spruced up. It is actually more appealing to the eye. I think we can contribute that to the fact that the area is being spruced up in a whole. Also they seem to have food for takeout, I don't remember that the last time I was here. However, some things don't change. When I pulled in this time I noticed that a majority of the staff were outside having a smoke break, not far from the gas pumps nonetheless. When I went inside I wanted to purchase something. When I walked up to the counter and asked for it I found the employee behind the register on her cell phone and not paying attention. Instead of getting up and looking if they had the product it was kind of a dismissive nod in the general area with a generic response. I guess the lesson here is that some things never change. I would assume that if I lived in the area I would come to embrace this place the way it is, but as a person passing through the neighborhood it does not feel inviting. I also wanted to note that I did have a review for this place prior and was recently informed that it was removed. I had described myself in a way that came off as offensive even though it was myself who I was talking about. So here is a review, based on my experience, with a non description of myself.

In town for a conference, our hotel was just down the street so we ended up at City Works for a…read morecouple of meals. Both times, there we four of us and we never had an issue being seated as walk-ins. Service was friendly and the food was above average for a sports bar and grill. On my first visit, I ordered grilled chicken wings with a cup of minestrone soup and a draft of Archer beer. I received a glass of Angry Orchard cider, catching me off guard. No big deal, the misunderstanding was quickly replaced with the right pour. The wings were perfectly smoky, crisp and juicy. The minestrone soup wasn't bad, but the arugula on top was annoyingly in the way and flapping around when I would go in for a spoonful. I enjoyed the smokiness of the wings so much that I ordered the BBQ platter on my second visit and was not disappointed. Also, the beer was cold, service was good and prices were fair.

I've been here a handful of times. Today I sat at the bar and it took longer than usual to speak to…read moresomeone. When I was able to talk to the bartender I asked for a menu and a beer. Then when I was ready to order the bartenders were both down at the other end of the bar. Still waiting to order. Finally after getting within earshot of the bartender I asked if I could order food with him. No problem there. Then minutes later after a 1/4 of my beer finished and no food in sight the bartender wants me to close out my tab BEFORE my food shows up. That doesn't make me feel like the customer is being accommodated vs. the workers. I'm not sure I'll be back. This place like many others have lost touch of the worker/customer rolls in the retail world. What a shame where the "service " industry has ended up after Covid.

Had breakfast here. The menu is limited in a way that made it difficult to find something I thought…read moreI would like. Settled on some scrambled eggs which were pretty good. Service was great, place was empty, booth needs to be reupholstered, and the table needs to be replaced, just super old and sticky feeling even though I think it was clean. Looking for somewhere else to have breakfast tomorrow.

We were staying at the Hilton after seeing a game at lovely PNC park. We had to plans to visit this…read moreplace, but the game ran long and we were all tired and hungry so did an "eh, just the closest food" run. It turned out to be a nice surprise. We did make reservations but I think we would have been OK without-- they had plenty of customers but weren't slammed. We ordered pierogi to share a couple of drinks, and 3 entrees-- and the total was just over a hundred bucks, which seems REALLY reasonable for a hotel restaurant! As far as the food, the pierogi was awesome, my son loved the chicken Alfredo, I thought my flatbread was very good, and my husband's smashburger was, in his words, "fine." So 3/4 get glowing reviews lol.... Service was very good as well. I was a bit surprised that the kitchen closed quite early for a weekend, but since we all went back to the hotel with full stomachs it all worked out.

For chain restaurants, ratings come down to consistency and service and the latter here is top…read morenotch. I ordered a regular number one with only ham and CB reserve for my little child who is a picky eater and due to the bare bones order, the sandwich was promptly made and the the charges were waived out of pure kindness. Sometime random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty can have a profound effect on others.

3/13/25 Ate List:…read moreToasted Loaded Italian - 6.5 Toasted items are new for Jimmy John's but it ain't that bad. Not the sudden new favorite on the menu but a very welcome addition. This location was great. Friendly staff and lived up to being freaky fast especially given the number of lunch orders downtown. Will definitely have it again.

Although this company has many apartments in convenient locations, I would strongly recommend…read morethinking twice before applying. In my experience, once you submit the application and pay the required fees and security deposit, you have very little flexibility if you change your mind. I was told that the security deposit would not be refunded if I decided to withdraw the application. This can be a significant concern if you are still unsure whether the apartment is truly the right fit for you. My advice: be absolutely certain before submitting an application or paying a security deposit. If you have any personal or family circumstances that could potentially change your plans, or if you are not completely satisfied with the apartment, make sure you fully understand their refund and cancellation policies beforehand. Unfortunately, I also found the level of professionalism and helpfulness to be very disappointing after the application was submitted. The experience before applying was very different from the experience afterward. In my case, the customer service became extremely frustrating once I was already committed to the application. Another major concern is the true cost of living in these apartments. The monthly rent may initially appear reasonable, but the actual cost can be significantly higher once utilities and additional charges are included. Everything, including heating and the stove, is powered by electricity. During the winter, the electric bill can be shockingly high, making the apartment much more expensive than the advertised rent might suggest. There were also additional charges that I did not fully anticipate when initially considering the apartment. The maintenance experience was another major disappointment. In my experience, the maintenance team was extremely inflexible and unprofessional. Be very careful about authorizing repairs, and make sure you clearly understand what work is being performed and who is responsible for the cost before anything is done. I was concerned about being charged for issues that I did not cause. These are older buildings, so maintenance issues are bound to happen from time to time. That makes responsive, transparent, and professional maintenance even more important. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I am giving two stars primarily because the properties are located in convenient areas. However, a convenient location does not make up for poor customer service, high utility costs, unexpected charges, and a frustrating maintenance experience. If you're considering one of their apartments, do your homework before signing anything. Ask detailed questions about every fee, utility, maintenance policy, and potential charge. Carefully review the application, lease, refund, and cancellation policies before submitting an application or paying any deposit. Don't make your decision based solely on the advertised monthly rent. Make sure you understand the true monthly cost and what you could potentially be responsible for paying.

Do not rent from Lobos Management unless you want to pay exorbitant rent with additional outrageous…read morefees for a subpar living experience. I moved to Pittsburgh from another state and rented a studio apartment sight-unseen. I based this decision on the listed rent and the location of the building. The leasing agents perform shoddy service across the board. The very first one was the most obsessed with my current credit score and didn't care if I could pay a whole year's rent in advance. (I understand now this is because the monthly expenses fluctuate due to their inability to provide upfront information on the actual cost of renting.) Where to start? I have some documentation (see photos below) of the ways in which Lobos is the worst leasing company in Pittsburgh. It's a shame because they're everywhere in the city. I can recognize their rental signs, and it pains me to realize that there might not be that much choice for folks, but please weigh your options and avoid if possible. 1. Undisclosed fees, added costs - My base rent went higher than I had anticipated mostly because of the high monthly water/sewer fee. I did not pay with a credit or debit card, but that would have cost me 2.99% fee. I unfortunately paid for a laundry card since the leasing agent with whom I signed my initial paperwork pressured me into this; turns out, the washers were cash only in my building. Lobos told me that the laundry cards for non-refundable, so I lost $35. I paid $125 for offstreet parking monthly. No one else in my building used this, so I'm not quite sure why the fee was so high. The monthly water bill fluctuated month-to-month, but the photo below shows an "average." 2. No quiet enjoyment - If you're looking for a place that allows you to rent and enjoy peace and quiet, Lobos is not it. They will announce spot checks out of the blue (called "inspections") where it feels like a college dorm R.A. looking at everything you own. The first one said that I needed to wipe down my stovetop. It was very clean already which signaled to me that you need to have your apartment spotless to the point of what most landlords expect when you move out. If you're busy or not home very often, you feel like you have drill sergeant inspecting your bunk when it's time for them to breeze through and critique. I gave my notice of nonrenewal on my lease since they were raising the rent by $30. They ask for renewals SIX MONTHS prior to the end of the lease. Lobos immediately came in to take a video of the apartment and start making showing appointments. Showing appointments were made the day before and canceled the day of occasionally. There were constant requests to show my unit with the vague request to have it ready between 10:30am - 5:30pm. 3. Lousy maintenance - Your mileage may vary, but I had a leak in my unit from the closet. I photographed it and added to the Resident Portal. You will get constant texts from Lobos asking you to report leaks because water leaks account for higher water bills! I reported this on a Sunday, and Friday morning before 9am, I got a knock on my door. Friday was my only day off from work, and I couldn't believe that they delayed coming for so long. They had all week! The carpeting on my floor was wet but had dried by the time they showed up. Upon my move-out, I did notice lumpy/bumpy parts in the wall that looked like old water damage. That's how they deal with this issue. Last thing I'll mention is that my in-wall heater/AC unit was very inefficient. During my first winter, the electric bill was crazy high and the unit would shut off before it provided any real heat. It wasn't broken, but just inefficient, I thought. The next summer, the unit would shut off before it cooled the room, and the bill was skyhigh. I actually removed the outer cover to find out that the unit HAD NEVER BEEN CLEANED. I got rid of the grime and dirt accumulated over G-d knows how long, and finally, it worked just fine. Cooler/warmer, lower bills. I have so many more issues, but these are the major ones. Others: smoke detector fell off the wall the day after Lobos installed it. I had at least one package stolen from near the mailboxes (found the empty box in the building's trash). Lobos advised me to file a police report. Mailboxes not secure; my key caused the whole row to open up. They installed cameras in the entryway and the laundry room without any announcement. Do those use facial recognition or not? Who knows. Front door of building constantly broken due to tenants slamming it. At one point, you could enter and leave without unlocking the door. I reported this and all they did was shove the hardware back into the door. It needed to be replaced at the very least, but I guess that would be too expensive. Last photos outline excruciating slow snow removal. They left the snow in place for so long it iced over and became harder to remove. You must pay to have your carpet cleaned before move-out (more $$$ out of YOUR pocket.)

Awful real estate people to rent off of.. Lived there for…read moretwo years dealing with RAW SEWAGE in my basement which was near my kitchen.. never could breathe right, always afraid to take showers flush toilet or do laundry. After 2 years before I'm ready to move out they finally gonna fix the pipes that should have been fixed in beginning before I moved in due to fact it was an issue before I ever stepped in the building. I WOULD NOT pay a penny to live in the place unless it was habitable.. hope no one ever runs into issues like I have before

Every promise broken. I'm a fairly chill guy. I'm not going any further. A beautiful house treated…read morehorribly.

Criminals! I completed an online form on the steel smith website steelsmithinc.com in order to…read moredownload information. Several days later I was contacted by phone (near the end of the work-day). RED FLAG! The sales pitch went like this: steelsmith is a wholesale company that typically sells to retailers only. But today they are doing things a little differently. I was told that a local retailer in my area had recently shut down causing steelsmith inc to have to liquidate approximately 100 pre-engineered buildings at discounted wholesale prices in a matter of weeks before the end of the year in preparation for a large steel order. But I had to act fast since there were only a few select buildings left, and if they had one available that met my requirements (codes), it could be offered to me at 50% off the regular price. RED FLAG AGAIN! To my surprise, they just happened to have one that would work for me. I told the sales rep that it appeared to be a good deal, but I don't make deals like this quickly, so I would have to get back to him. He told me that the building would not be available if I waited until after the new year because anything that remained unsold at the end of the year would be auctioned, but if I signed an agreement to hold the building today, it would ensure that the building remained in the warehouse without an obligation to buy. I agreed against my better judgment. The form I was sent included a section of fine print that was so small and blurred I couldn't read it. ANOTHER RED FLAG! I also noted that the form requested credit card information. So, I called the sales rep back and told him I wasn't signing the document without being able to read the fine print, and asked why he needed my credit card information if he was just holding the building for me. He replied saying that it's just company policy, but that my card would not be charged. So he sent me another form with the section of fine print completely eliminated; he never did tell me what it said. After the first of the year I received building plans and sketches in the mail. I called steelsmith again 866-603-5053 to find out why I had received diagrams for a building that I had not submitted plans for, since I had not committed to purchasing the building. I was told that they were generic plans meant to give me an idea of what the building design would be like, and once I submitted my plans and signed a purchase agreement, I would be sent more specific diagrams for the building. Wait what? After doing some research, I discovered that Steelsmith, INC in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania had a history of bad business practices and found many complaints of unethical methods and pressure sales tactics very similar to what I experienced. After a couple of days, steel smith called asking me to submit detailed plans for the building, to which I replied that I had decided not purchase a building at this time. After a few minutes of manipulative conversation that was going nowhere, he told me I would be responsible for the deposit that I had initially paid. I told him I had not paid a deposit. He insisted that I had, and faxed me a purchase agreement including a non-refundable deposit that did not exist on the original form, and the section of fine print that was omitted on the original form I signed to hold the building. And guess what the fine print said, "Upon cancellation of order, Buyer and Seller both agree that 50% of the total price equates to probable damages suffered by seller, and shall be paid by buyer to seller immediately after cancellation of order." I immediately contacted my credit card company and discovered that I had indeed been charged several thousand dollars. This is FRAUD! I disputed the charge with the credit card company, and now they've hired a collection agency to come after me for a deposit I did not agree to, on a building that I did not order, cancel, or receive. This company should be sued and put out of business and the owners/employees should have criminal charges filed against them. Stay away from steelsmith inc and all of their affiliates! They are the ones located at 1216 LL Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA 15211. I believe this company is owned by Donald Gilmore. The Pennsylvania Secretary of State has them listed as a foreign corporation entity number 4352453 but no other information listed which does not surprise me!

I had to take Don Gilmore and Shawn Cortner and Steelsmith to court where I prevailed.I experienced…read morethe greatest disappointment of my 37 year business life and possibly my entire life when I did business with Steelsmith, Inc. While conducting my due diligence on the company before purchasing my 8, 400 sq. ft. building the company appeared to have a good product but was lacking in erecting. When I expressed my concern to Shawn Cortner, VP/Sales Manager he assured me that this (erecting) "is what they do best" and "they would really shine" in this area. He promised to send me a highly experienced crew that would complete my "small project" in 4-6 weeks depending on the weather. Shortly after the crew arrived major problems began to develop. The 28 year old foreman confessed to me this was his first job and that he assembled his crew from Criag's list and they had zero building experience! After 3 months I had to let them go and hire a local crew to finish and correct all their mistakes. The building immediately leaked and still does to this day. Therefore today I have a brand new $600, 000 Corle building on a $1, 000, 000 property that leaks! All thanks to Steelsmith, Inc. Four more issues concerning Steelsmith Inc. Before I paid my down deposit Shawn was calling me everyday and sometimes twice a day. As soon as I paid my deposit and signed the contract he quit calling and would not return my calls. It was like I didn't exist once he got my money. Also there were numerous delays in getting the engineering plans which stalled the entire project. When attempting to be compensated for Steelsmith's many business mistakes I dealt directly with the president, Don Gilmore, and gave him numerous opportunities to "make things right." He also ignored me and ultimately I had to take him and Steelsmith to court where I prevailed. The final issue is another one that involves integrity. Steelsmith presents themselves as a manufacturer when in fact they are only brokers for Corle Building Systems and others. My advise to everyone is to avoid the severe disappointment and heartache I experienced and deal directly with the building manufacturers! There is no service that Steelsmith can provide that the manufacturers can not.