Modified zoning permits have been filed for the development of an affordable housing project at 1223 East 33rd Avenue near the Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland. The latest application now looks to construct 81 apartments at the vacant corner lot. Unity Council and Self-Help Ventures are joint developers.
PYATOK Architects is responsible for the application and design. The latest filing states that it does not exceed the 107 units allowed under the density bonus analysis included in the previously approved entitlements. Other modifications include reducing parking from 7 spaces to 1 and increasing ground-floor open space.
1223 33rd Avenue seen from a neighboring parking lot, rendering by PYATOK
1223 33rd Avenue property outlined approximately, image via Google Satellite
Further information was not provided about the potential floor count, unit sizes, or any changes to amenities. The previous application included mostly one-bedroom apartments and 4,800 square feet of shared amenities. The previous design by PYATOK was clad in stucco, glazed brick, and exposed board-formed concrete.
The existing 0.33-acre parcel is currently occupied by surface parking and open land. The irregularly shaped small plot is located along 33rd Avenue and East 12th Street, across from the Fruitvale Station mixed-use development.
The project team has yet to respond to YIMBY’s request for further information. The estimated cost and timeline for construction have not yet been shared.
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What is the deal with all this orange paint on these new complexes? Is there a reason? It’s hideous.
I agree – it looks like a hospital.
What hospital have you been going to that looks like this? Lmao.
It’s an established color for new buildings in this neighborhood, it’s been used for the past 2 decades.
That is exactly my point. It’s everywhere. I can understand having some semblance of uniformity, but if orange is the only unifying theme, it’s really tiresome and unimaginative.
Actually it’s much better than the awful modern massing and random color blocking you see on most midrises in other places. Fruitvale is doing it right by having a more unified design for these projects that evoke a mission revival sensibility. Retains a sense of place and contintuity in in the neighborhood.
Yes please low to mid rise only
So people don’t feel like they are being stacked like cordwood with no soundproofing in walls, no air circulation, windows need to open, parking on site close to units, please add gardens balconies patios etc dog park, pool for health. It will all pay off if people are happy healthy and can meet with eachother in healthy safe places gardens, tables, comfy chairs, library, art room piano, inside and out lunch area/meeting rooms computer connect in rooms too full kitchens
with stove/fridge pets ok
Parking nighmare.
As others have said, the physical structure of the building looks fine but the facade is ugly.