East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation

285 12th Street Updated Rendering, image by David Baker Architects

Initial Grading Permits Submitted for 285 12th Street in Oakland

Initial permits were submitted for the grading and site preparation of a parcel at 285 12th Street in Oakland. The site is currently under a development proposal to bring 65 new units of affordable housing to Oakland’s Downtown/Chinatown neighborhood. SF YIMBY most recently reported on this project in December of 2025, when it was announced that the project’s developer EBALDC was awarded a sizable grant from the state climate action programs. Since then, the project has begun to move forward with preparation for construction.

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811 Pine Street Entryway, image via EBALDC

Affordable Housing Opens at 811 Pine Street in West Oakland

The Phoenix housing development is now opening its doors at 811 Pine Street in Oakland. The property was originally reported on by SF YIMBY under the site’s previous address of 801 Pine Street. However, the site has now been broken down into five distinct buildings, with the 101-unit building at 811 Pine Street now completed.

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Lake Merritt BART Senior Housing establishing view, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Construction Underway For Lake Merritt BART Affordable Housing, Oakland

Concrete is nearly topping out for the affordable senior housing project rising over the Lake Merritt BART Station in Downtown Oakland, Alameda County. Once complete, the eight-story apartment complex is expected to add 97 units above the transit hub and across from the Laney College campus. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation is responsible for the development.

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285 12th Street podium, rendering by David Baker Architects

Affordable Housing Development at 285 12th Street in Oakland Receives a Major Funding Boost

Earlier this month, the City of Oakland announced its award of more than $35 million from state climate action programs to be invested in the development of new affordable housing and transportation infrastructure. The funds are focused on a new project being developed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation at 285 12th Street in Oakland’s city center.

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