Commercial Real Estate
April 2019

Commercial Real Estate: Available and Upcoming Spaces as of April 2019

EBALDC is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California and thus responsible for complying with all Regulations from the California State Department of Real Estate governing marketing and leasing of real property. The CRE Department is responsible for leasing and management of commercial spaces owned and/or operated by EBALDC and/or its affiliates and partners (the “Owner”).  Several challenges and complexities are involved in managing commercial properties, including meeting financial goals, budgeting, complying with funding requirements, decreasing tenant turnover and vacancy rates, and maintaining the physical building structure. Although... Read more
Commercial Real Estate
March 2019

Commercial Real Estate: Available or Upcoming Space as of March 2019

EBALDC is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California and thus responsible for complying with all Regulations from the California State Department of Real Estate governing marketing and leasing of real property. The CRE Department is responsible for leasing and management of commercial spaces owned and/or operated by EBALDC and/or its affiliates and partners (the “Owner”).  Several challenges and complexities are involved in managing commercial properties, including meeting financial goals, budgeting, complying with funding requirements, decreasing tenant turnover and vacancy rates, and maintaining the physical building structure. Although... Read more
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February 2019

EBALDC Seeks Qualified General Contractor for Frank G. Mar Rehab Project in Downtown Oakland; RFQ Response Due February 28, 2019

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation is pleased to announce that we will be performing a re-syndication and rehab of our Frank G. Mar portfolio property located in Oakland Chinatown. Frank G Mar consists of 119 units of family housing that sits on top of approximately 11,400 square feet of commercial space and parking. We are requesting qualifications from experienced general contractors to join the team in providing quality pre-construction and construction services for the project. Responses to the RFQ are due February 28th, 2019 and all are welcome to apply.... Read more
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January 2019

EBALDC Partners with Kaiser Permanente on Fund for Housing Affordability

EBALDC is proud to announce our partnership with Kaiser Permanente, Enterprise Community Partners, and the City of Oakland on the Housing for Health Fund, a segment of Kaiser Permanente’s $200 million commitment to tackling housing insecurity through their Thriving Communities Fund. Kaiser Permanente has committed to investing $50 million towards housing affordability efforts in the Bay Area, half of which is prioritized for Oakland. Their first investment will be approximately $5.4 million towards Kensington Gardens Apartments, a 41-unit housing complex in the San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland and EBALDC’s latest acquisition.... Read more
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May 2018

Now Leasing! The Historic California Hotel Cafe/Eatery & Event Space!

A new music, arts and cultural campus, anchored by the Historic California Hotel, is under development, on the San Pablo Corridor. This campus will pay homage to the history of this area with a vision for the future. If you, or an entrepreneur/business owner that you know, has a food, music, art, cultural or other retail business, please check out the attached brochure.   At the planned Cafe/Eatery and Event Space, EBALDC seeks to provide an array of food and cultural options for local residents, music, art and cultural patrons, and private event catering. In addition, a retail... Read more
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April 2018

Healthy Havenscourt Collaborative now seeking local teaching artist/community design consultant for Creative Action Workshops, Spring 2018

Healthy Havenscourt Collaborative now seeking local teaching artist/community design consultant for Creative Action Workshops, Spring 2018 EBALDC is launching its third annual resident leadership and creative actions program to promote neighborhood health and create friendly public spaces in the Havenscourt neighborhood of East Oakland.  The program supports and coaches neighborhood residents to envision and carry out their own small project. Now seeking a consultant to co-organize a workshop series and lead instruction of 8 weeks of project-based workshop classes with 4-10 resident leaders. Application deadline is Thursday, April 12, 2017, by... Read more
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March 2018

EBALDC Responds to HUD Statement

Earlier this month, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a statement announcing that the department’s mission statement would be altered “in an effort to align HUD’s mission with the Secretary’s priorities and that of the Administration.” The new mission statement notably removes anti-discrimination language, including “strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all” and “inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.” As a non-profit community development corporation dedicated to serving all people of the East Bay, we object to this shift in language and rhetoric.  It... Read more
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March 2018

Approaching Partnerships Between Health Care Institutions and Community Development Organizations

The shift has been unmistakable: health care organizations are increasingly focusing on upstream factors that affect their patients’ health. To some degree, that shift is the result of state and federal legislation, particularly the Affordable Care Act, which regulates nonprofit hospitals’ preventive care activities. But it’s also just common sense. Addressing patients’ big-picture realities—that is, the social determinants of health like housing, job creation, and food security—can have deep impacts on their day-to-day health and the interventions that are needed.... Read more
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December 2017

Opinion: Rebuilding Oakland community includes teaching parents

Recently, 25 parents gathered at Futures and CUES Elementary School at the Havenscourt-Lockwood campus in East Oakland for a special graduation. Instead of kids, the graduates were parents who completed an eight-week program designed to help them support the academic success of their children as they get ready to enter kindergarten. The graduation was the culmination of this year’s Havenscourt Parent University, just one example of how the Healthy Havenscourt Collaborative unites residents, community- and faith-based organizations, government and others in the work of building a stronger and healthier neighborhood. Launched... Read more
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December 2017

EBALDC Seeks Qualified Architects for New Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development in Downtown Oakland; Reply by January 10, 2018

The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation is pleased to request qualifications and proposals related to the design, permitting and construction of a new mixed-use commercial and affordable housing building at 285 12th Street in Oakland. Responses are requested from qualified firms or individuals (Architect) to provide comprehensive design services for the project.  This RFQP has a threshold requirement of previous experience designing for modular construction. Responses are due January 10, 2018. RFQP PDF:  17-12.12 285 12th Street – Architect RFQP... Read more
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November 2017

EBALDC is Opening Five Project-Based Voucher Waiting Lists

EBALDC announces the opening of five (5) Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waiting lists: Monday, November 13, 2017 through Friday, November 17, 2017 From 11/13/17 – 11/17/17 the following 5 EBALDC properties will open their PBV waiting lists for new pre-applications: California Hotel Effie’s House Apartments Lillie Mae Jones Plaza Marcus Garvey Commons Seven Directions Apartments Pre-applications are specific for each property will be available during the open period to download and print online at www.ebaldc.org/how-to-apply. Note: The 5 sites and our San Pablo Ave. main office location will not be distributing pre-applications. Completed... Read more