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1708 Harmon Street building along Ellis Street, rendering by Kodama Diseno Architects

Demolition Permits Filed for Future Development Site at 1708 Harmon Street in Berkeley

4:30 am on March 6, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

The Community Housing Development Corporation filed permits yesterday to begin the demolition and initial site preparations for a planned development at 1708 Harmon Street in Berkeley. The South Berkeley location is currently occupied by a single-story structure and surface level parking lot for the neighboring church. The proposal will remove the buildings and parking lot, replacing them with two five-story residential structures, joined at their corners.

1433 12th Avenue, image courtesy Loop Net

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

5:00 am on October 1, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

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.

San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin preschool establishing view, rendering by Aedis Architects

Meeting Tonight For Proposed Buddhist Preschool in Japantown, San Jose

5:00 am on July 9, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

The San Jose Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tonight for an expanded preschool operated by San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin in the Japantown neighborhood. The project would span well over an acre across several lots at 639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street. The Buddhist church is responsible for the application.

Eritrean Community Church aerial view, isometric illustration by Kesete Kifle

Expansion Proposed for Eritrean Community Church, North Oakland

5:00 am on May 17, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

New permits have been filed to expand the Eritrean Community Church at 780 54th Street in North Oakland, Alameda County. The application states that the religious institution aims to replace its current single-story space with a “better, bigger, and modern church.” Local architect Kesete Kifle is responsible for the application and design.

2016 Ashby Avenue, rendering by Lowney Architecture

Permits Filed for Affordable Housing at 2016 Ashby Avenue, South Berkeley

5:00 am on March 22, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

Building permits have been filed for an affordable housing infill at 2016 Ashby Avenue in South Berkeley, Alameda County. The plan is set to be built on the site of the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, replacing half of the site with a six-story residential infill. Community Housing Development Corporation is responsible for the application.

793 West Grand Avenue, rendering by Kodama Diseno Associates

New Permits for Affordable Proposal at 793 West Grand Avenue, Oakland

5:30 am on March 9, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

New permits have been submitted for phase one of the affordable senior housing development at 793 West Grand Avenue in West Oakland, Alameda County. Joshua Christian Church is the project sponsor, with plans to replace its existing church with a new religious facility below the apartments. Community Housing Development Corporation is the project developer.

Workforce Housing Proposed At 625 Randolph Street In Napa

5:00 am on November 26, 2023 By YIMBY Team

A new residential project has been proposed for development at 625 Randolph Street in Napa. The project proposal includes the development of workforce housing for Napa’s First United Methodist Church, along with onsite parking, indoor gathering space, and outdoor play areas. Burbank Housing Development Corporation is the project developer. Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP is responsible for the designs.

Permits Filed For Apartments At 520 31st Street In Pill Hill Oakland

4:30 am on May 17, 2023 By YIMBY Team

Development permits have been filed seeking the approval of a new residential project at 520 31st Street in Pill Hill, Oakland. The project proposal includes the construction of a new four-story building offering spaces for residential uses. For the project to be constructed, existing building will be demolished. Gunkel Architecture is responsible for the designs.

450 O'Farrell Street, rendering by Gensler

Plans Review Tomorrow for 450 O’Farrell Street in Tenderloin, San Francisco

5:30 am on May 3, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Updated plans have been filed for the 17-story mixed-use infill at 450 O’Farrell Street in the Tenderloin, San Francisco. The proposal has been adjusted since an appeal was upheld by the Board of Supervisors in late 2021. Forge Development Partners, the project applicant, has replaced the micro-unit style housing at the center of the appeal for traditional apartments and raised the project by four floors.

New Designs Proposed For a Church At 2800 Mission College Boulevard In Santa Clara

5:00 am on March 12, 2023 By YIMBY Team

A preliminary application has been submitted for a church building proposed for development at 2800 Mission College Boulevard in Santa Clara. The project proposal includes site improvement, new facade development, and interior changes to a church, Our Lady of Peach Church & Shrine.

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