Blind and Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh,
PA
(2014)

Blind and Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Adult Education, College or Vocational Training, Community, Vocational Training

BVRS outgrew its previous space and renovated an 87,000 sq. ft. five-story building to suit the needs of the growing organization.

Investment

NMTC Amount: $11,045,000
Total Project Cost: $14,093,173

IMPACT

11 FTE jobs
65 construction jobs
Average wage of $22.62/hour for FTE jobs. 900 individuals served per year (expected to double in 5 years)
87,000 sq. ft. of real estate

CDEs

Commonwealth Cornerstone Group, PNC

Investor

PNC

Project Description

BVRS outgrew its previous space and renovated an 87,000 sq. ft. five-story building to suit the needs of the growing organization. The building, located in Pittsburgh, houses BVRS’ headquarters and manufacturing facilities. The project allowed for expansion of and provided more convenient access to the Sponsor’s rehabilitation, vocational, and residential services for visually impaired persons.

MAP

Address: 1816 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Census Tract: 42003010300

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