Planning permits have been approved for the six-story housing proposal at 2610 International Boulevard in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. The development would add just over a hundred units of below-market-rate apartments less than a mile from the Fruitvale BART Station. The Unity Council, a prolific local affordable housing developer, is responsible for the application.
2610 International Boulevard aerial view, rendering by David Baker Architects
2610 International Boulevard sidewalk activity, rendering by David Baker Architects
The 65-foot-tall complex will conform to an irregular L-shaped parcel, maximizing sun exposure and open space across the site. The project connects a five-story block and a six-story L-shaped structure with sky bridges over podium-level garages and outdoor courtyards. The complex will yield 125,900 square feet, including 105 apartments, 9,420 square feet for the garage, 7,700 square feet for child-care facilities, and 3,770 square feet of common space. Unit types will vary, with nine studios, 38 one-bedrooms, 28 two-bedrooms, and 30 three-bedrooms. Parking will be included for 69 cars and 160 bicycles.
According to the developer, the site will provide space on the ground floor for The Unity Council’s Early Head Start preschool program. The below-market-rate units will be deed-restricted as affordable to households earning between 30% to 60% of the area’s median income. One unit will be set aside as market-rate housing for the on-site property manager.
2610 International Boulevard pedestrian view, rendering by David Baker Architects
2610 International Boulevard central courtyard residential view, rendering by David Baker Architects
David Baker Architects is responsible for the design. The podium-style buildings will be articulated with a range of brick and white stucco cladding. Additional variations to the facade will be added with aluminum sunshades, storefront curtain wall glass, and blue-glazed bricks rising over the central courtyard. Overlooking International Boulevard, the rooftop deck will connect to an amenity lounge and multi-purpose room.
The 0.82-acre property is located along International Boulevard between 26th and 27th Avenue. The site, currently occupied by a surface parking lot, is less than a mile away from the Fruitvale BART Station. Downtown Oakland is under 20 minutes away via AC Transit or bicycle.
2610 International Boulevard, image via Google Street View
Public records show CRC Development is listed as the property owner, operating through 315 Wayne LLC. The estimated cost has yet to be shared, with completion expected as early as 2029.
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We need like 20x of these on International.
It won’t happen but I applaud the pretend idea. Makes it look like things are going on in Oakland, but they’re not. PS- Int Blvd is probably the worst street in Oakland in regard to crime. There’s drug use, homelessness, drug use only blocks away from the lake & it gets worse the farther east you drive on INT Blvd. This pretend project won’t happen. It’s all show.