521 Shady Avenue is a 12-unit rental property in Pittsburgh’s upscale Shadyside neighborhood. The building utilizes code provisions allowing a single exit stair to achieve a very efficient compact plan. The one-bedroom, loft-style apartments have high ceilings and open plans, bamboo floors, large windows, and sliding glass doors. Parking and storage are available on the ground floor, with more parking available in the rear. The structure is wood frame with vinyl siding, painted fiber cement board and batten siding, and split face concrete block. Construction was completed in September 2008 with immediate full occupancy at top-market rates.