Our Affordability Story

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100% Affordable Apartments at Mandela Station

Mandela Station Affordable Apartments is a six-story, community centered, 100% affordable, 240-unit apartment building will be located at the West Oakland BART Station. The approximately 1.2-acre project site is part of a larger 5.58‐acre master planned site encompassing the West Oakland BART station. The modern style building includes several balconies, podium and roof open space community decks and articulation as well as an art wall facing the BART tracks. The Project will create a pedestrian centered intermodal transit destination that will become the cultural and economic heart of the larger West Oakland Community.

Affordability

The residential units are 100% affordable with 33% of the units at 30% AMI, and 17% and 50% of the units at 50% and 60% AMI, respectively. The unit mix includes studio, 1- , 2-, and 3-bedroom units ranging from approximately 410 SF to 1,080 SF. Additionally, the project will designate 60 units for the formerly homeless households.

Details and Highlights

240 100% affordable residential units

1/3 units at or below 30% AMI

50 parking stalls

Approx 13K Sq. Ft of retail

Proximity to Transit & Amenities:

The BART Station is about 50 feet from the Project and less than 500 feet walk door to door.

Approximately 15,000 SF of ground floor retail/services is designed to activate the street and public plaza that surround the project.

The building will provide bike storage and 50 parking stalls for guests and residences.

The retail spaces will serve residents, the neighborhood, visitors to the site, and a significant number of transit riders who use the site daily.

There are multiple amenities within ¼, ½ and 1 mile radius including employment opportunities, retail shopping, neighborhood parks, schools, and social and medical service organizations.

Sustainability

The project will be Green Point rated Gold, which provides a high level of environmental performance. To achieve this level of energy performance the project will provide

Greater than code energy efficiency
On-site renewable energy production
Reduction in indoor and outdoor water use
Sustainable material selection
Dense urban site located next to transit and limited on-site parking
Construction waste diversion

Development Partners

The development team is working with the Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) who will provide Project Based Vouchers and a financial contribution in exchange for participating in the development, management, and oversite of the project. OHA will also have the right to acquire the leasehold interest at the end of the 15-year tax credit participation period. The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department is also partnering and providing financial assistance to the project. Finally, BART is a very active partner and is assisting with the planning activities at the ground level.

SUDA – Oakland Housing Authority – Innovative Housing Opportunities – Pacific West Communities