419 4th Street Streetview Rendering, image by Lowney Arch

Additional Units Approved for Noodle Factory Development in Oakland

Revised plans were approved for an eight-story mixed-use building at 419 4th Street in Oakland’s Jack London neighborhood. The original project was reported on by SF YIMBY in November of 2022 but has been undergoing planning and approvals since then. Project owner Smart Growth and Architects Lowney Arch submitted revised plans in late 2023 which have now been approved.

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3223 Filbert Current Site, image via Google Street View

Permits Filed for New Multi-Family Structure in Oakland

Filbert Development LLC has filed permits for the construction of a new project at the coincidentally named 3223 Filbert Street in West Oakland. In addition to a fun name synergy, the Freemont-based developer is planning to bring a significant amount of housing to Oakland’s San Pablo corridor. Architecture by Langston is responsible for the designs.

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