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Otto in the News, what’s going on and what’s going to happen. It’s all right here.

Updates and Headlines

Just for fun!

December 16, 2008... I found a "Otto Milk Company" engraved Zippo lighter from 1938-1939 online in the Zippo Gallery. I thought it was so cool that I should share it with all of you... http://zippogallery.com/1937-42%20Zippos.htm

Pittsburgh's Renaissance holds lessons for Cleveland (This is a great story about Pittsburgh, has a great shot of the Mayor on top of 941 Penn Avenue.)

Nov 23, 2008...The city that once defined rust belt decay might show the rest of the nation how to weather a recession. by Scott Stephens / Plain Dealer Reporter http://blog.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2008/11/pittsburghs_renaissance_holds.html

$9M 941 Penn welcomes first residents, $8M Otto Milk Condos 25% sold - Pop City

Nov 19, 2008 ...941 Penn Avenue Residences is welcoming its first occupants, while pre-sales at Otto Milk Condos have reached 25%.
http://www.popcitymedia.com/developmentnews/941penn1119.aspx

Natural foods grocery opens Thursday in Strip District - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nov 18, 2008 ... Nearly four decades later, Mr. Stone is back in the Strip, again hawking produce, this time as president and director of operations for Right by Nature natural foods market, a 22,500-square-foot grocery set to open Thursday at Smallman and 23rd streets. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08323/928735-28.stm

Mayor visits 941 Penn Avenue buyers

Nov 13, 2008... On Wednesday, November 12th, Solara Venture's other Pittsburgh project got a visit from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl as he welcomed several of the building's new buyers. 941's buyer's are the first in the city to take advantage of the LERTA tax credits. Media from most of the major news outlets covered the story. You can read stories from the Trib and PG below.

Dowtown Lures Residents

Nov 13, 2008... Pittsburgh's strategy to lure people to live Downtown with the promise of 10-year tax abatements is showing signs of success, city officials said Wednesday.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_598165.html

Tax abatemet spurring city housing growth

Nov 13, 2008...John and Nasrin Jordan were getting tired of driving from Downtown events back to their home in Upper Burrell.

"We have symphony tickets and theater tickets," said Ms. Jordan, a managed care consultant. "We're a lot Downtown."

When they heard about a tax break for new Downtown housing, it occurred to them that there might be an alternative. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08318/927526-53.stm

LERTA education event was a sucess!

Nov. 6, 2008... The LERTA event last night was a big success. Over 75 people attended the event at the Heinz History Center to learn how buying, building and renovating in the Strip adds up to BIG tax savings. Check out our tax page to find out more.

Otto Pictures are back up!

Oct 30, 2008... The Flickr photos are back up so you can take a look at what the inside of the building looks like today. All cleaned out and ready to go, here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottomilkcondos/.

SIgn up for our LERTA Information Session

Oct 26, 2008... Neighbors in the Strip and The Otto Milk Building will be hosting a LERTA Information session on November 5th at the Heinz History Center from 5:30 to 7:00 to answer all your questions about the BIG tax benefits of buying at Otto. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Otto's Flickr Gallery

Oct 10, 2008 ...We took some pictures today, check out the snapshots on Flickr. **Sorry, we had to take down the gallery for awhile. If you really want to see the pictures, please contact us and ask! **

Just the FAQ's

Oct 06, 2008 ...Otto buyers are an inquisitive bunch. Here are some of the questions we have been asked. Go to FAQ to read them and if you have more questions, feel free to email us or give us a call at 412.288.2566.

Otto Milk is Twitter-ing

Sep 11, 2008 ...Follow us on Twitter, text “follow ottomilkcondos” to 40404 on your mobile phone and keep up with what we are doing.

Downtown condo buyers to get tax break - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Oct 16, 2007 ... A tax savings bonanza awaits those who build housing -- or significantly improve residences -- Downtown and in 28 other neighborhoods. www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_532812.html

Animal owners find Downtown apartments accommodating - Pittsburgh

Jun 4, 2008 ... Otto Milk Co. building, 25th and Smallman streets. Weight: Less than 80 pounds. Limit: Two. • Gateway Towers, 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd. ... www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_570958.html

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation » More condos proposed

Jul 07, 2007 ...The company is planning to convert the Otto Milk Building on Smallman Street between 24th and 25th streets into condos, with smaller units starting at ... www.phlf.org/2007/07/11/more-condos-proposed-for-strip-district/

Pop City - Up to 70 new condos planned for the Strip District

Dec 13, 2006 ...Jack Benoff, president of Solara Ventures, plans to bring up to 70 new condos ranging in size from 800 to 2,000 square feet, to the Strip District. Read more here. http://www.popcitymedia.com/developmentnews/41solara.aspx

Pop City - The Strip District Investment and Business Guide

Oct 18, 2006 ... The same goes for the Otto Milk Building, which, with a lot of TLC and extensive rehab, could furnish a buyer with five stories and 15750 ... www.popcitymedia.com/features/24stripinvest.aspx

Pop City - Downtown Living More Affordable Than You Think

Apr 19, 2006 ... Living in Downtown Pittsburgh is not only less expensive than you might think, but you might actually save money (not to mention time) by ... www.popcitymedia.com/features/downtownliving.aspx

More housing slated for Strip - Pittsburgh Business Times

Dec 12, 2006 ...He compared the potential of the Otto Milk building with the nearby Armstrong ... Otto Milk equipment still inside the building suggests to Benoff that much ... www.pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2006/12/11/story1.html

Pittsburgh PA: Otto Milk Building in Strip District on Flickr

Smallman Street. Otto Milk Company delivered milk to front porches in Hendersonville, Pa. in the 1950's. In school we had to bring our own lunches (most ... www.flickr.com/photos/45501032@N00/2596926954/

Pittsburgh Signs

May 01, 2004 ...The Otto sign caught someone’s attention. Lots of interesting comments about the history of the building and the company as well. http://pittsburghsigns.org/archives/2004/05/otto_milk_1.html