About this Location

Facility Overview

Kaufmann Garage is a dedicated multi-level parking facility located at 3471 Fifth Avenue in the bustling Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Positioned directly adjacent to the Kaufmann Medical Building and seamlessly integrated into the extensive University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Oakland campus, this covered garage is engineered to accommodate patients, medical visitors, university faculty, students, and neighborhood commuters. The garage offers well-lit, multi-tiered sheltered parking that protects vehicles from Pittsburgh\'s harsh winter snowfall and summer storms. Clearance is maintained at standard multi-story parking garage dimensions (approximately 6 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 8 inches), comfortably accommodating compact vehicles, standard sedans, crossovers, and mid-sized SUVs. However, drivers operating lifted four-wheel-drive trucks, vehicles with high-profile rooftop cargo boxes, or extended commercial conversion vans should take note of overhead clearances and seek designated surface spaces nearby.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located along the primary Fifth Avenue medical and academic corridor, Kaufmann Garage puts motorists within immediate walking distance of major institutional, educational, and cultural anchors in Oakland:

UPMC Medical Complex: Directly serving the Kaufmann Medical Building, Scaife Hall (Pitt School of Medicine), UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Montefiore (linked via pedestrian walkways and shuttles).
University of Pittsburgh: Located just a 5 to 10-minute walk from major campus facilities including the Petersen Events Center (0.4 miles), the Cathedral of Learning (0.5 miles), and the Pitt Public Health and Dental Medicine complexes.
Carlow University: Situated directly west along Fifth Avenue, just a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) from campus classrooms and administrative offices.
Cultural & Dining Corridors: Easy walking distance to Forbes Avenue and Craig Street restaurants, coffee shops, student hubs, and Schenley Plaza.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are situated along Fifth Avenue, a major one-way multilane thoroughfare heading inbound/outbound through the heart of Oakland. During weekday morning and late afternoon commute hours, traffic on Fifth Avenue and adjacent Forbes Avenue can be dense, so planning lane positioning in advance is strongly recommended. The location boasts exceptional public transit connectivity, situated directly on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) high-frequency bus lines—including the 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 71A, 71B, 71C, and 71D routes—providing rapid connections to Downtown Pittsburgh, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, and East Liberty. Regional drivers can easily connect to Interstate 376 (the Parkway East) via the Forbes Avenue/Bates Street ramp or Boulevard of the Allies within minutes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-level, fully covered parking structure offering all-weather protection.
Accessible ADA parking spaces positioned near elevator banks and pedestrian bridge connections.
Elevator service serving all public parking decks with direct access to Kaufmann clinic lobbies.
Automated pay-on-foot stations and drive-up ticket payment machines accepting all major credit and debit cards.
UPMC parking validation compatibility for eligible patients and clinic visitors.
Bright LED lighting fixtures and internal CCTV surveillance cameras across driving lanes and stairwells.

Ideal For

Patients, families, and visitors attending medical appointments at the Kaufmann Medical Building, UPMC Presbyterian, or UPMC Montefiore.
Carlow University and University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and visiting staff seeking reliable covered parking.
Spectators and basketball fans attending Panthers games or special concerts at the nearby Petersen Events Center.
Daily Oakland commuters and professionals looking for secure, central vehicle parking along the Fifth Avenue transit spine.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Patients visiting clinics in the Kaufmann Building should always remember to bring their parking ticket into their appointment, as many specialty clinics provide partial or full parking validations that substantially reduce the standard daily rate. During Pitt home basketball games or major Petersen Events Center events, neighborhood parking volumes surge rapidly; arriving at least 45 to 60 minutes before scheduled event start times is advisable. When exiting onto Fifth Avenue during peak evening traffic, stay alert for designated bus-only lanes and cyclist traffic crossing driveways.