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Duquesne Moves On Some Blighted Properties
By Tom Leturgey
The Tube City Almanac
April 09, 2024
Posted in: Duquesne News
Duquesne City Council unanimously approved the disposal of three blighted properties through the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program.
At April’s meeting, council approved a resolution authorizing the acquisition and subsequent disposition of 122 Overland Ave. to Jamie Gatewood of Duquesne.
County tax records indicate that the property includes a one-story 768 square foot home listed in “Grade D” condition. According to an online obituary, the previous owner passed away in 2017.
Two vacant parcels of land on Viola Street only identified by lot and block numbers were obtained by Mustard Seeds and Soil Properties of Glassport. According to its website, the company does property flips and other services.
The sale prices for the property were not mentioned during the meeting. According to officials, that price is determined by Allegheny County and not the city.
Before a property is transferred using the VPRP, a complete assessment of the land has to be completed, and the applicant who wants to acquire the property cannot have any outstanding code violations at their primary residence. In addition, the prospective owners must be in accordance with the municipality’s comprehensive plan.
The council is looking forward to more of these partnerships to find new uses and owners for vacant parcels. “Absolutely, we need to get them back on the tax books,” said Councilman Derek Artim.
Originally published April 09, 2024.
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