If you work in Oakland, remember to take
some time out to experience all that our
community has to offer. Over 100 unique
shops and restaurants are all conveniently
located within a 5 minute walk from the
campuses of University of Pittsburgh, Carlow
University, Carnegie Mellon University
and UPMC Hospital system. Beginning in
June, get your produce shopping done at
Oakland Farmers’ Market, every Friday
from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. along Sennott
Street. Here you will find the best selection
of Pennsylvania farm fresh produce and organic
food products.
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Welcome to Oakland, Pennsylvania’s 3rd largest area of economic activity. Home to Pittsburgh’s Ed’s and Med’s, nearly 100,000 people daily enjoy the hustle and bustle of this vibrant neighborhood.
The Oakland Business Improvement District wants to assist businesses and investors interested in the Central Oakland Business District. The OBID can help in the following ways:
- Available Real Estate listing
- Available Office Space listing
- Properties for sale
- Assist Professional Broker Community with business recruitment and attraction
- Helping existing businesses expand and grow
- Organize promotion and marketing events and activities
- Serve as a liaison with local and regional government and institutional community stakeholders
Wish List
The Central Oakland Business District is home to nearly 250 restaurants, shops and professional offices. While Oakland welcomes investors and businesses of all sorts, we are actively seeking some targeted business types to compliment our current business mix:
- Women and Men’s Clothing: We would like to supplement and add to the collection of women’s clothing stores currently in our district.
- Women and Men’s Shoes: Our district currently contains athletic shoes options and we seek to compliment these businesses with more shoe options.
- General Mercantile: Additional soft goods is sought.
- Specialty Gift Shops and Boutiques.
Please contact the OBID offices for more information or e-mail Georgia Petropoulos at:
georgia@oaklandbid.org
412-683-6243
Business Assistance Resources
There are a number of organizations that work with investors and small business owners providing a range of services and incentives. The following is a list of these key organizations:
Urban Redevelopment Authority
http://www.ura.org/businessDevelopment.html
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s Storefront Renovation Program
http://www.ura.org/pdfs/storefrontApplication.pdf
City of Pittsburgh Commercial Use Buildings Tax Exemption Program
http://www.ura.org/lertaDocuments.html
University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center
http://64.226.232.47/sbdc/
Community Design Center of Pittsburgh
http://renplan.cdcp.org/For_Business_Owners.htm
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
http://www.sbdc.duq.edu/
Green Building Alliance
http://www.gbapgh.org/Green_Building_Resources.asp
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Preservation Loan Fund
http://www.phlf.org/programs-and-services/financing-sources/preservation-loan-fund/
SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Businesses
http://www.scorepittsburgh.org/
EPA Brownfields Economic Development Initiative
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/html-doc/rlf/pitt.htm
Bridgeway Capital (former Community Loan Fund of Southwest Pennsylvania)
http://www.bridgewaycapital.org/
Currents Listings of Commercial Real Estate for Sale
Owner Info: Oakland Real Estate 216 Oakland Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15213 Phone: 202-244-8681 Email: oaklandreco@aol.com
Realty Company: Oakland Real Estate Agent Name: Chris Coyne Agent Phone: 800-485-0990 Agent Email: oaklandreco@aol.com
216 Oakland Avenue
- Full second floor space with private, secured access and elevator
- Open space plan with decorative tin ceiling
- ADA readily accessible offices
- Dedicated HVAC unit
- Located directly across University of Pittsburgh campus
- Adjacent fee surface parking lot
For Leasing Information Contact
Chris Coyne at 1-800-485-0990 or call 412-621-2742
Date Added: 12-01-2009
File 1: Available Spaces
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Owner Info: _ Oakland Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: John Kelly Realtors Agent Name: Bob Kelly Agent Phone: 412-683-7300
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT at 3604 FIFTH AVENUE
- 1,400 sf plus basement
- Includes 4 parking spaces
- former tenant was Jay's Bookstall
Call 412-683-7300 Date Added: 10-09-2009
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Owner Info: Oakland Real Estate 216 Oakland Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15213 Phone: 412-621-2742 Email: oaklandreco@aol.com
Realty Company: Oakland Real Estate Agent Name: Linda Agent Phone: 202-244-8681 Agent Email: oaklandreco@aol.com
Retail/Commercial Space Available -- 118 Meyran Avenue
- This 827 sq ft area is ideal for retail or office space.
- Locate street level in the heart of Oakland
- Monthly rent and shared taxes, insurance and water bills
- For more information please contact 202-244-8681
Also Available: Retail/Commercial Space at 120 Meyran Avenue
- 569 SF
- Storefront space
- Dedicated HVAC
- One block from 2 Universities and UPMC Hospitals
- For more information, please contact 202-244-8681
Date Added: 08-19-2009
File 1: 118 Meyran Avenue File 2: 120 Meyran Avenue
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Owner Info: Stephen Neustein 3618 Fifth Avenue (at Atwood) Pittsburgh PA 15213 Phone: (412) 422-2782
Commercial Space for Rent
- 4000 SF of commercial space, can be converted to office.
- Access at street level from Atwood Street to lower level.
- Price negotiable
Price: $NEGOTIABLE Date Added: 07-17-2009
File 1: 3618 Fifth Avenue
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Owner Info: 220 Meyran Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: Grant Street Associates Agent Name: Peter J. Licastro Agent Phone: (412) 391-2635 Agent Email: plicastro@gsa-cw.com
FOR LEASE -- PRIME OFFICE SPACE
220 MEYRAN AVENUE - OAKLAND
- Rare Leasing Opportunity in the Heart of Oakland
- Up to 12,000 SF on Two Floors
- Walking Distance to Pitt, CMU and UPMC Hospitals
- Zoned OPR-C (Fifth and Forbes District)
- Asking rate of $22.00 per SF
- Abundamt Parking
- Ideal medical/professional offices
Date Added: 05-28-2009
File 3: 10_Brochure - 220 Meyran 3-09.pdf
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Owner Info: UPMC Oakland Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: GVA Oxford Agent Name: Arthure J. DiDonato, Jr. Agent Phone: 412.261.0200 Agent Email: adidonato@gvaoxford.com
For Lease
Iroquois Building
3616 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Premises
1,285 SF
Features
- Very desirable Oakland location along Forbes Avenue
- Ideal uses include retail and service providers
- Co-tenants include Starbucks Coffee, Sir Speedy, Ace Athletics, Red Oak Café, EB Games, Radio Shack, Selection Boutique and Quaker Steak and Lube
- Population in 3 mile radius = 185,999
Average Household Income in a 3 mile radius = $54,008 Date Added: 04-15-2009
File 1: Iroquis Building pg 1 File 2: Iroquis Building pg 2
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Owner Info: University of Pittsburgh Oakland Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: Langholz Wilson Ellis Agent Name: Sandy Cikovic Agent Phone: 412-261-2200 Agent Email: scikovic@LWEre.com
RETAIL STOREFRONT AVAILABLE FOR LEASE
- Available for immediate occupancy
- High visibility location near the corner of Forbes Ave and Meyran Ave
- Located in the heart of Oakland near the University of Pittsburgh
- Neighboring tenants include Starbucks, Rite Aid, Radio Shack, Game Stop, Caribou Coffee, and Quaker Steak & Lube
- Abundant pedestrian and vehicular traffic
3605 Forbes Avenue
-3,310 square feet
-Approx. 25’ x 132’
-Storeroom fronts Forbes Ave
Date Added: 02-17-2009
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Owner Info: Ray Wiener 229 Atwood Street Pittsburgh PA 15213
Prime Space for Lease
1,750 SF for retail, office or professional
- Off-street parking
- Excellent foot traffic
- Great visibility
- Close to University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, the hospitals, museums, etc.
- One short blick from Forbes Avenue business district
- Extensive signage
Contact Ray Wiener at 412-523-2971 or rwiener602@aol.com. Date Added: 12-01-2009
File 1: 229 Atwood Street
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Owner Info: _ 300 S. Craig Street Pittsburgh PA 15213 Phone: 412-261-2200 Email: scikovic@LWEre.com
Realty Company: Langholz Wilson Ellis Agent Name: Sandy Cikovic Agent Phone: 412-261-2200 Agent Email: scikovic@LWEre.com
Avialable for Lease
300 S. Craig Street
1,542 sq ft First Floor Retail
High pedestrian traffic location on Oakland between Fifth and Forbes
Learn More
Date Added: 11-23-2009
File 1: Detailed Information, pg 1 File 2: Detailed Information, pg 2
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Owner Info: Oakland Real Estate 216 Oakland Ave. Pittsburgh PA
Realty Company: Oakland Real Estate Agent Name: Linda Schwartz Agent Phone: 202-244-8681 Agent Email: oaklandreco@aol.com
5321 Sq ft. Wonderful Office Space 122 Meyran Avenue
5,321 square feet 2nd floor space, private entrance, conference room, kitchen/break room. 5 seperate offices, handicap lift, and street level conveyor belt for deliveries. Dedicated Hvac unit. This office is ready for an occupant. Come see today. Date Added: 08-19-2009
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Owner Info: John Kelly Realtors 260 Atwood Street Pittsburgh PA 15213 Phone: (412) 683-7300
Realty Company: John Kelly Realtors Agent Name: Bob Kelly Agent Phone: (412) 683-7300
Commercial and Office Space for Rent
- First Floor; 2,200 SF, Commercial
- Second Floor; 2,200 SF, Office
Price: $Call for Price Date Added: 08-06-2009
File 1: 260 Atwood Street
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Owner Info: Sterling Land Company Oakland Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: Sterling Land Company Agent Name: Mike McSorley Agent Phone: 412-682-5000 Agent Email: mmmjr@sterlingland.com
THE ROYAL YORK
3955 Bigelow Boulevard, North Oakland
Up to 26,000 SF Office Space Available
Future office space will include:
- Tenant designed turn-key build out
- New HVAC system
- New security system
- Indoor Valet parking
- Outdoor self parking
Contact Mike McSorley Jr. at 412-682-5000 for more information or to schedule a tour.
Date Added: 08-05-2009
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Owner Info: _ Oakland Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: GVA Oxford Agent Name: Joseph F. Tosi Agent Phone: 412-261-0200 Agent Email: JTosi@gvaoxford.com
For Lease: Forbes Allies Center
3109 Forbes Avenue, Oakland, PA 15260
Office Premises:
1st Floor – 4,925 r.s.f.
2nd Floor – 7,340 r.s.f.
3rd Floor – 7,340 r.s.f.
Contiguous – 19,605 r.s.f.
Warehouse Premises:
Ground Floor – 7,340 r.s.f.
1st Floor – 1,000 r.s.f.
Features
· Renovated Class “A” office building
· Full service lease includes cleaning
· Free parking available
· Excellent visibility located at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and the Boulevard of the Allies at the “Gateway to Oakland”
· Attractive rental rates and build out packages
For more information or to arrange for an inspection please contact Joseph F. Tosi at 412.261.0200 or JTosi@gvaoxford.com. Date Added: 08-05-2009
File 1: 3109 Forbes Brochure
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Owner Info: _ _ _ Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: Grubb & Ellis Agent Name: David Glickman Agent Phone: 412-434-1065 Agent Email: david.glickman@grubb-ellis.com
214 SOUTH CRAIG STREET
Available for Occupancy Fall 2010
New Office & Retail Development in the Heart of Pittsburgh's Oakland Business District
- A planned 45,000 SF "sustainable” office and retail building located in Oakland, which is just minutes from the center of downtown Pittsburgh.
- 214 S. Craig Street allows the rare opportunity for first generation “wired” office space designed with your company’s needs in mind.
- 214 S. Craig Street is located within 3 miles of over 40 Pittsburgh hotels and a countless number of restaurants.
- 214 S. Craig street is within walking distance of 3 major universities, 4 prominent hospitals, and Pittsburgh’s most extensive art museum.
- Limited parking available on site with additional parking available within one block.
See Grubb & Ellis handout on 214 S. Craig Street below Date Added: 07-17-2009
File 1: Grubb and Ellis handout File 2: Grubb and ellis handout pg 2 File 3: Grubb and Ellis handout pg 3 File 4: Grubb and Ellis handout pg 4 File 5: Grubb and Ellis handout pg 5
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Owner Info: Langholz Wilson Ellis 209 S. Craig Street Pittsburgh PA 15213 Phone: 412-261-2200 Email: scikovic@LWEre.com
Realty Company: Langholz Wilson Ellis Agent Name: Sandy Cikovic Agent Phone: 412-261-2200 Agent Email: scikovic@LWEre.com
FOR LEASE
209 South Craig Street
- Three-story plus basement commercial building
- 2,200 +/- gross square feet
- Available for immediate occupancy
- Entire building recently renovated
- Currently operating as Milan Hair & Nail Salon on first and second floor
- Studio apartment with full bath on third floor
- Zoned LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial
- Walking Distance to Universities, Hospitals, Restaurants, Shopping, and public transportation.
Date Added: 04-29-2009
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Owner Info: UPMC Oakland Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: GVA Oxford Agent Name: Arthur J. DiDonato, Jr. Agent Phone: 412.261.0200 Agent Email: adidonato@gvaoxford.com
For Lease
Medical Arts Building
3708 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Premises
918 SF
Features
- Very desirable Oakland location along Fifth Avenue and in close proximity to UPMC hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh academic and housing facilities
- Ideal uses include retail and service providers
- Immediate possession
- Co-tenants include Citizens Bank, Dollar Bank Loan Center, Rita’s Italian Ice, and National City Bank
Date Added: 04-15-2009
File 1: Medical Arts Building pg 1 File 2: Medical Arts Building pg 2
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Owner Info: Oakland Pittsburgh PA 15213
Realty Company: GVA Oxford Agent Name: Joseph F. Tosi Agent Phone: 412-261-0200 Agent Email: jtosi@gvaoxford.com
FOR LEASE
294 Craft Avenue – Oakland
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Premises
Approximately 3,000 SF
Features
· Unique office/retail space
· Lower level storage included
· Excellent visibility and signage potential on Boulevard of the Allies
· Across street from Magee-Womens Hospital
· 3 dedicated parking spaces
· ADT on Boulevard of the Allies – 23,627
· New ADA Restroom and Kitchen installed 1st Quarter 2009
Intersection of Blvd. of the Allies and Craft Avenue Date Added: 03-17-2009
File 1: Brochure
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