Beltzhoover

at , Pittsburgh , 15210 United States

1. Neighborhood

Description

Beltzhoover is a neighborhood in southern Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in an area known as the South Hills.The area is named for Melchior Beltzhoover who was a tradesman there in the early 19th century. The community borders McKinley Park. The neighborhood lies in the 18th ward and is predominantly an African American neighborhood. The area has commonly been referred as one of "The Hoods of Pittsburgh", due to fact that the crime rate is very high considering the rest of Pittsburgh.The neighborhood is currently the subject of a revitalization effort by several local organizations, such as the Beltzhoover Concerned Citizens Development Corporation, the Hilltop Housing Initiative, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.Surrounding Pittsburgh neighborhoodsAllentown, Bon Air, Knoxville, Mount Washington, Beechview, Brookline.

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135 FB users likes Beltzhoover, set it to 19 position in Likes Rating for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in Neighborhood category

Summary

Beltzhoover is Pittsburgh based place and this enity listed in Neighborhood category. 15210.