It also retains the busiest original commercial district left on the North Side since the development of Allegheny Center in the 1960s."

Both sections of the neighborhood suffered as a result of the Interstate's construction: some residents moved, their homes were rented by absentee landlords to low-income tenants, and the area saw a general lack of investment.

The East Allegheny neighborhood has four distinct flights of city steps - all of which are open and in a safe condition.

In East Allegheny, the Steps of Pittsburgh quickly connect pedestrians to public transportation and provide an easy way to travel through this densely populated area.

In the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds, Jennifer Jareau was born and raised in East Allegheny.