PITTSBURGH, PA — January 7, 2026.

The historic Bittner Building located at 80 26th Street in Pittsburgh’s Strip District has been acquired through a newly formed LLC. (full story in Pittsburgh Business Times) and (Pittsburgh Magazine). The approximate 80,000 square foot, four-story brick warehouse at the corner of 26th Street and Smallman Street is planned for redevelopment into W Lofts, a residential condominium project.

W Lofts will feature a total of 39 residences, including 33 condominium units ranging from 791 to 1,851 square feet. The one to three-bedroom residences will include optional home office layouts, private balconies, dedicated storage, and on-site parking. The project will also include four two-story rooftop townhomes with private rooftop terraces, as well as two single-family Rooftop Flats.

“This acquisition is an exciting opportunity to deliver new residential options in the Strip District,” said John Watson, Managing Principal of Fourth River Development LLC. “With W Lofts, we plan to preserve the character of the historic building while creating high-quality condominium residences for today’s buyers.”

Project planning and design efforts are currently underway. Additional information regarding timelines, pricing, and residential features will be released as the development progresses.

About Fourth River Development LLC

Fourth River Development LLC is a Pittsburgh-based full-service real estate firm active in development, brokerage, property management, land acquisition, and consulting.

Read more: Pittsburgh Business Times coverage of W Lofts and Pittsburgh Magazine

Media contact

John Watson
Fourth River Development LLC
(412) 231-4444
watson@frd.us.com