1433 12th Avenue, image courtesy Loop Net

Plans Approved for Conversion Project at 1433 12th Avenue in Oakland

The plans for a church to residential conversion were recently approved by the City of Oakland, taking a major step forward in a long-awaited affordable housing project. The 1433 12th Avenue site is already home to the 1887-built Brooklyn Presbyterian Church and Parish Hall, which is to be converted and incorporated into the project. Brooklyn Arms Apartments is listed as the project owner, with Strive Wealth Builders acting as a project sponsor.

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772 Pacific Avenue preliminary massing, rendering by HCLA and Stan Teng Architectural Studio

State Funding Secured for 772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco

State financing has been secured to support the 15-story affordable housing proposal at 772 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The development has been awarded $33.5 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, allowing the team to continue working towards breaking ground as early as 2027. The Chinatown Community Development Center is responsible for the project.

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