Plans are moving forward for the 20-story, 169-unit residential complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 2421-2425 Durant Avenue in Berkeley. All 169 units will be advertised as student housing for UC Berkeley, and of these units, 26 will be affordable. Amenities will include a ground-level mini-bar with café seating, a rooftop deck, bicycle parking, and various additional amenities on the 8^th, 13^th, 17^th, and 20^th floors.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/city-council-rejects-landmark-attempt-of-2421-durant-avenue-berkeley.html

Permits were filed to construct a seven-story senior living facility at 6230 Claremont Avenue in Oakland, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The complex would include 197 residential units and amenities such as a fitness center, gaming area, theater, central courtyard, and on-site parking. Moreover, the top floor will include a sky lounge and an outdoor terrace.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/permits-filed-for-senior-housing-at-6230-claremont-avenue-oakland.html

An application was filed for the construction of an eight-story, 194-unit multifamily development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 155 Jefferson Drive in Menlo Park. Of the 194 units, up to 29 will be affordable. The complex will include on-site parking for cars, with one parking space assigned to each unit.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/preliminary-application-filed-for-155-jefferson-drive-in-menlo-park.html

A scaled-down proposal was submitted for a luxury senior housing development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 910 Marshall Street site in Redwood City. This new application would create a 21-story, 222-unit complex with amenities including an indoor pool, movie theater, golf simulator, and outdoor dining areas.

From San Francisco Business Times: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2025/07/22/senior-housing-910-marshall-r-m-properties.html

Permits were filed to demolish the two-story office building at 380 North 1^st Street in San Jose, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The building will be replaced by a seven-story, 118-unit residential development, which will also include a 74-car garage and amenities such as a fitness center, clubhouse, and rooftop deck.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/demolition-permits-filed-for-380-north-1st-street-san-jose.html

A seven-story, 62-unit development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 2154 MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland is moving forward with environmental reviews. Some of the units will be affordable, though the number of affordable units is yet to be determined. Amenities will include a 52-car garage, courtyards, a fitness center, and an on-site commercial space.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/new-environmental-reviews-listed-for-2154-macarthur-project-in-oakland.html

Plans are set to be presented to the City of Alameda for the eight-story, 356-unit residential development at 2433 Mariner Square Loop, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The project, which would replace four low-rise office buildings, qualifies for a CEQA exemption and a streamlined review process.

From San Francisco Business Times: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2025/07/21/alameda-mariner-square-martin-group.html

Permits were filed for a six-story affordable housing development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 3431 San Pablo Avenue site in Oakland. The complex would add 60 residential units along with 1,400 square feet of retail space. Residential amenities would include on-site assistance services, outdoor community space, and on-site parking for cars and bicycles.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/new-building-permits-for-3431-san-pablo-avenue-oakland.html

Plans have been approved for a seven-story, 368-unit apartment complex at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 3150 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Of the 368 units, 74 will be affordable. Moreover, on-site parking will be included for cars and bicycles in a two-level basement garage. Other amenities will include two landscaped podium-top courtyards with features such as a pool, two spas, a barbecue counter, and a TV wall.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/city-approves-3150-el-camino-real-palo-alto-santa-clara-county.html

Ground has been broken for a new six-story mixed-use development at 2902 Adeline Street in Berkeley, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The building will consist of 50 dwelling units and four live-work units, as well as over 4,100 square feet of commercial space. Four of the units will be allocated to low-income households, and on-site parking will be included for cars and bicycles.

From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2025/07/ground-breaks-on-large-housing-project-at-2902-adeline-street.html