The $7.2 Million project includes renovating Building 158 into a two-story space with a basement suitable for administration services and training. It also includes demolition to cut openings for completion of a seismic retrofit, and installation of an elevator and ramp to bring the building into ADA compliance; constructing walls throughout all three floors to enclose offices, interview rooms, an evidence room, locker rooms, storage areas, and classrooms.

The project involved the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the currently vacant NBPL Building 158, unreinforced masonry building constructed in 1908 and designed in the Colonial Revival style. NBPL Building 158 is a contributing resource to the Naval Base Point Loma Coastal Defense Historic District, a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)eligible district.

Removal and replacement of historical brick supplied from the Navy supply as needed, including point and patch with historical mortar.  Dutchman fix on sandstone element band that ran around the building between the basement level and first floor in various locations.  Patch Sandstone element at the door heads using appropriate manufacturer found in Historical report.  Hand-wash building, and patch holes as needed with historical brick.