Alameda County

285 12th Street pedestrian view, rendering by David Baker Architects

Initial Grading Permits Submitted for 285 12th Street in Oakland

5:00 am on July 2, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

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.

500 Kirkham Street outlined approximately by YIMBY, image by Google Satellite

Temporary Parking Proposed For 500 Kirkham Street, West Oakland

5:30 am on June 26, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Permits have been filed for interim use of 500 Kirkham Street as a parking lot in West Oakland. Previously, the city approved plans for a 1,032-unit mixed-use development by Panoramic Interests. The property was returned to lenders in 2023 after the developer defaulted on a loan, and the current owner, Columbia Pacific Advisors, is looking for a buyer for the development opportunity.

2036 Bancroft Way, illustration by Studio KDA

Draft EIR Published For 2036 Bancroft Way, Downtown Berkeley

5:00 am on June 25, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The City of Berkeley has published the Draft Environmental Impact Report for 2036 Bancroft Way in Downtown Berkeley, Alameda County. The project would replace eight dwelling units and a four-story office building with an eight-story apartment complex just a block away from the western edge of the UC Berkeley campus. Vindium Real Estate is listed as the property owner through Bancroft Way Properties LLC.

Sutter Medical Center proposed hospital tower, illustration by SmithGroup

Meeting Tomorrow For Proposed Sutter Medical Center, Emeryville

5:30 am on June 24, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The Emeryville Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tomorrow evening for the proposed redevelopment of the Sutter Medical Center campus at 5300 Chiron Way in Emeryville, Alameda County. Updated illustrations provide a limited glimpse into the possible future tallest structure in the city. Sutter Health is responsible for the application.

7600 MacArthur Boulevard, rendering by R2SD

POOR Magazine Files Permits For 7600 MacArthur Boulevard, East Oakland

5:30 am on June 20, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Zoning permits have been filed for a multi-unit housing development at 7600 MacArthur Boulevard in Eastmont, Oakland. The proposal, dubbed Homefulness 2, aims to provide a ‘small housing project’ for low to no-income individuals. POOR Magazine, a local non-profit led by formerly and currently unhoused people, is responsible for the application.

2201 San Pablo Avenue, image via Google Satellite

Updated Plans For 2201 San Pablo Avenue in Southwest Berkeley

5:30 am on June 15, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Updated plans have been filed for an apartment complex at 2201 San Pablo Avenue in Southwest Berkeley, Alameda County. The preliminary application now seeks to produce 60 units across a six-story structure. Principal architect of IFR, Ian F. Ream, is listed as the project applicant.

2435 Haste Street, rendering by Studio KDA

Demolition Permits Filed For 2435 Haste Street, Berkeley

4:30 am on June 12, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Demolition permits have been requested for the existing two-story apartment complex at 2435 Haste Street in Southside, Berkeley. The development would replace the 56-year-old eight-unit building with an eight-story infill. The property owner is listed as a family trust.

2201 Blake Street, rendering by Studio KDA

Preliminary Permits For 2201 Blake Street in Southside, Berkeley

5:00 am on June 11, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Preliminary permits have been filed invoking Senate Bill 684 for a residential development at 2201 Blake Street in Southside, Berkeley. The proposal would remake the rear yard behind the historic Bartlett Houses, converting a former stable into housing and constructing a three-story duplex. Studio KDA is responsible for the application on behalf of the property owner, Nathan D. George of NX Ventures.

2920 Shattuck Avenue establishing view, rendering by SDT Architects

Increased Plans For 2920 Shattuck Avenue, South Berkeley

5:30 am on June 10, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Plans have been increased for an 11-story apartment complex at 2920 Shattuck Avenue in South Berkeley, Alameda County. The application has added a floor for a total of 242 dwelling units to the corner lot overlooking the Berkeley Bowl grocery store. NX Ventyres is responsible for the application.

1899 Oxford Street updated design, rendering by SDT Architects

Updated Building Permits Submitted for 1899 Oxford Street in Berkeley

5:30 am on June 4, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

New building permits have been submitted for the proposed project located at 1899 Oxford Street in Berkeley. The permits reflect a small reduction in the total number of proposed units from 222 to 216. The new permit also describes plans to construct the residential portion by using a modular unit style, which was not previously mentioned. Otherwise, the permit details reflect a size and presentation that remain in line with earlier project iterations. Berkland Foundation remains the project’s developer.

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