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Construction has topped out for the 19-story development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 1510 Webster Street site in Oakland. The 236-unit residential development is the tallest mass timber tower on the west coast of the United States, and residents are expected to begin moving in before the end of the year. 51 of the units will be designated as affordable for low-income and moderate-income households, and the complex will include almost 3,000 square feet of retail space. The building’s rooftop may also become home to a commercial tenant.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/yimby-tours-1510-webster-street-in-downtown-oakland.html
Construction has topped out for the 16-story residential development at 2359 Harrison Street in Oakland, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s developments. The complex will contain 330 apartments, 15 of which will be allocated to low-income households. Moreover, the development will include over 13,000 square feet of retail space, along with amenities like on-site parking, community spaces, a garden, and private patios.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/topped-out-and-facade-installation-at-2359-harrison-street-in-northgate-waverly-oakland.html
Demolition permits have been issued for the existing structure at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 820 West MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland, paving the way for a five-story, 166-unit development in its place. 51 of the 166 units will be affordable for moderate-income households, and on-site parking for bicycles will be included. Other amenities include a landscaped plaza and open-air courtyard with furniture for outdoor dining.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/demolition-permits-issued-for-820-west-macarthur-boulevard-in-longfellow-oakland.html
Plans have been submitted to convert a vacant seven-story office building at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 1019 Market Street site in San Francisco. The structure, which was once Zendesk’s headquarters, has been vacant since Zendesk left the building in 2021, and this new development will turn the building into a center that provides services for unhoused and uninsured people. The 77,000-square-foot building is known for its early twentieth-century architecture.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/conversion-of-1019-market-street-to-mental-health-services-center-in-mid-market-san-francisco.html
A meeting has been scheduled to review a potential mixed-use project at 37447 Fremont Boulevard in Fremont, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. The development would include the construction of eight residential and commercial buildings, as well as demolition of the existing buildings from 37447-37467 Fremont Boulevard. The eight buildings will range in height from one to three stories, offering 60 townhome-style condominiums and 1,100 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Moreover, nine of the 60 residential units will be designated as affordable, and eight will be accessory dwelling units.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/review-meeting-scheduled-for-37447-fremont-boulevard-in-fremont.html
An alternative application has been filed for a builder’s remedy-assisted project at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 3150 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. The seven-story development would create 380 new homes, and 38 units will be designated as affordable, allowing the project to use the builder’s remedy. Amenities at the development will include a club room, fitness center, co-working space, and on-site parking.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/builders-remedy-application-filed-for-3150-el-camino-real-palo-alto.html
Plans have been submitted for a residential development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s 850 Harrison Street site in San Francisco. The eight-story development would be used for transitional housing comprised of 22 five-room suites and two two-bedroom suites, and with each suite having two beds per room, the total capacity of the development would be 224 beds. The complex will also include 26,000 square feet of community space.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/salvation-army-proposed-housing-for-850-harrison-street-in-soma-san-francisco.html
A new application for building permits has been submitted for a six-story affordable housing development at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 3801 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Oakland. The 77-unit complex will be 100% affordable, and the building will also include over 2,300 square feet of retail space. Amenities within the complex include a barbecue pit, a children’s play area, seating, and outdoor dining furniture.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/permit-application-for-affordable-housing-at-3801-mlk-jr-way-oakland.html
Demolition will begin soon on the existing structure at Rockridge Geotechnical’s site at 2051 Market Street in San Francisco. Replacing the structure will be a seven-story, 24-unit development, with three of the units being affordable to allow the project to utilize the State Density Bonus program. On-site parking for bicycles will also be included.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/demolition-permits-filed-for-2051-market-street-san-francisco.html
The City of San Jose is requesting federal funds for a six-story affordable housing project at 797 South Almaden Avenue in San Jose, one of Rockridge Geotechnical’s sites. This project would create 99 units of housing, which would either become supportive housing or rapid rehousing. The complex would also include on-site parking, open space, and over 2,300 square feet of community service commercial space.
From SFYIMBY: https://sfyimby.com/2023/08/san-jose-request-federal-funds-for-affordable-housing-project.html
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