{"id":457173,"date":"2026-09-08T12:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/457173\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:48:12","slug":"building-permits-issued-for-west-oakland-bart-affordable-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/457173\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Permits Issued For West Oakland BART Affordable Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Building permits have been issued for the six-story affordable housing infill at 1470 5th Street near the West Oakland<\/a> BART Station<\/a> in Alameda County<\/a>. The proposal will replace surface parking with 240 apartments, with work expected to start as early as next Monday, September 14th. Keystone Development Group<\/a> is responsible for the application on behalf of the joint venture, Mandela Station Affordable LP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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West Oakland BART Station construction site, illustration published by BART<\/p>\n

Full build-out for the West Oakland transit-oriented development is expected to produce three structures across four lots, producing 762 apartments, 300,000 square feet of office space, retail, and a public park below the elevated BART Station. The recently issued permits call for the 240-unit affordable housing component on parcel T3.<\/p>\n

The 75-foot-tall building is expected to include 12,850 square feet of retail, a 50-car garage, and parking for 158 bicycles. Unit sizes will vary with 59 studios, 137 one-bedrooms, 34 two-bedrooms, and 11 three-bedrooms.<\/p>\n

\"Mandela<\/p>\n

Mandela Station Parcel T3 seen from across the BART tracks, rendering by AO<\/p>\n

\"Mandela<\/p>\n

Mandela Station Parcel T3 corner view, rendering by AO<\/p>\n

AO<\/a> is responsible for the design. Previously shared renderings show the podium-style building clad with a collage-like facade, setbacks, and a four-story townhome-like massing overlooking Chester Street. The northern facade overlooking the train station will be a noise barrier wall, providing an opportunity for mural artwork overlooking the platforms.<\/p>\n

\"Mandela<\/p>\n

Mandela Station aerial view with Downtown Oakland in the background, rendering by JRDV Urban International<\/p>\n

\"Mandela<\/p>\n

Mandela Station Development Area Proximity Map With Approximate Pathway of the Former Cyrpress Freeway, basemap via ArcGis Online, with edits by SF YIMBY<\/p>\n

The joint venture involved in the Mandela Station redevelopment started with Strategic Urban Development Alliance and China Harbour Engineering Co. LTD. More recently, the team has expanded to include AMG & Associates<\/a>, Keystone Development Group, The Pacific Companies<\/a>, and Innovative Housing Opportunities for Parcel T3.<\/p>\n

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1470 5th Street<\/a> AMG & Associates<\/a> AO<\/a> BART<\/a> China Harbour Engineering Co. LTD.<\/a> Innovative Housing Opportunities<\/a> Keystone Development Group<\/a> Mandela Station @ West Oakland<\/a> Mandela Station Affordable LP<\/a> Strategic Urban Development Alliance LLC<\/a> The Pacific Companies<\/a>