5840 Alderson St

Quiet 2nd-Floor 2BR in Squirrel Hill — 1,100 Sq Ft, No Shared Walls, Sunroom + Two Fireplaces **$1,700/month + utilities** (heat included, all separately metered) | **Available August 29 (or shortly prior)** | Lease thru 6/30/27 | **No Smoking Building** Tucked on a quiet, one-way side street near the I-376 entrance — not a thru-street — this middle-floor unit in a small 3-story, 5-unit building is about as peaceful as Squirrel Hill gets. With **no adjoining walls to any other apartment**, 15 windows for natural light, and **1,100 square feet** of refinished hardwood living space, it's built for tenants who want space, quiet, and character. Equal-size bedrooms make this a great fit for two singles or a couple who want fair, flexible space — plus a sunroom, two decorative fireplaces, and a kitchen with real bones: birch cabinets, a 5-burner gas range, and a full-size French door fridge. Highlights - **1,100 sq ft** — large, convenient floor plan with front and rear entrances - **Quiet middle floor** — no adjoining walls with any other unit; located on a quiet one-way street, not a through-street - **15 windows** (storms, screens, mini-blinds) for abundant light - **Equal-size bedrooms** — ideal for 2 singles or a couple - **3 window AC units** (living room, master bedroom, 2nd bedroom) - **Refinished golden oak hardwood floors** in both bedrooms, living room, atrium, and halls - **Two decorative terracotta-tiled fireplaces** — one with a painted mantel, one with a new natural oak mantel - **3 ceiling fans** — both bedrooms and kitchen - **Built-in bookcases** in the living room and 2nd bedroom - **Eat-in kitchen** with refinished natural birch cabinets, black hardware, double bowl stainless sink, 5-burner full-size stainless gas stove/oven, and a large stainless French door refrigerator - **Full ceramic tile tub/shower**, linen closet, water-saver toilet - **3 full-depth closets**, including a 4' x 7' walk-in in the master bedroom - **Sunroom** for a home office, reading space, or plant room - Your own **40-gallon hot water tank** - **Security front entrance** with intercom and remote lock release - **Coin-op laundry** in the building - Internet-ready for cable or FIOS - ...and more Location & Commute - Quiet, one-way street near the **I-376 entrance** — easy highway access without through-traffic - One block to the **61-C / 61-D bus stops** — about 20 minutes to Oakland - Within the **CMU & Pitt campus bus service area** Pets - Cat and small dog friendly, with an additional security deposit - Dogs add **$35/month** Lease Terms - **Rent:** $1,700/month + utilities (water/sewer, electric, gas — all separately metered) - **Heat is included in rent**; gas is metered and tenant-paid for cooking and hot water only - **Occupancy:** 2 person max ($250/person over max) - **Available:** August 29, or shortly prior - **Lease:** through June 30, 2027 - **Building policy:** No smoking anywhere in the building — units, common areas, or front/rear stairwells - Owner is looking for **quiet, serious tenants** — no loud music, noise, games, or partying --- Contact **Norm Ovick**, Owner/Manager - reference to unit 483