Stuart Street Co-op
Affordable Renovated Co-op Apartments
The Bay Area Community Land Trust (BACLT) and McGee Avenue Baptist Church are delighted to announce the availability of 1 apartment at 1638 Stuart Street in Berkeley for households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income (see maximum household income limits below). Security Deposit equal to one month’s rent. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly income of at least 2x the monthly rent and utility cost income.
Co-op & Unit Information
Stuart Street Co-op Formation
Stuart Street residents have been in the process of learning and organizing to establish collective governance since 2022. With the mission of developing long-term affordable housing, BACLT holds educational sessions and technical assistance throughout the collaborative co-op formation process as the residents learn how to become co-op owners and managers.
Stuart Street is seeking to add diverse collective-members that are community minded, flexible, and committed to co-stewarding the property with other residents and BACLT staff. People with skills in landscaping, building maintenance, bookkeeping, meeting facilitation, finance, organizational governance, nonprofit administration, housing project management, community living, and/or familiarity with the history and ideals of the cooperative movement, are a plus.
Residents should expect to devote time every month to co-op tasks (decision-making meetings, working with BACLT staff, special projects, etc.). To learn more about the current residents and active co-op conversion process, speak to our members at the Open House & orientation sessions!
Location & Amenities
Located at 1638 Stuart Street in South Berkeley, this beautiful 8-unit apartment building is walking distance to Sacramento Street, MLK JR way, several parks and public transit. There is an on-site, pay-to-use laundry room on the first floor. Street parking only. Rent includes water/sewer and garbage/recycling; electricity is not included.
Unit(s) Available
One 1-bedroom/1-bath – $1,750
(Minimum Household Income: $3,500/month)
Earliest move-in: Early-mid August, varies with the eligibility process
Click here to learn more about Stuart Street
| 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People |
|---|---|---|
| $89,520 | $102,320 | $115,120 |
Accessibility information:
The property was built in 1912, and a full renovation completed in 2022. There is one wheelchair accessible, ADA unit onsite (occupied). The available unit is on the second floor without wheelchair accessibility. However, reasonable accommodation and modification requests are welcome for review.
Stairs: 14 stairs to the second floor
Application Process
1. Attend an Online Orientation Session (Required):
All interested applicants must attend a 1-hour Virtual Orientation Session before they can receive an application. Visit www.bayareaclt.org/orientation-sessions to register for an Orientation Session. People needing a special accommodation for translation, visual or hearing assistance can send a request to: vacancy@bayareaclt.org. Upcoming dates:
Thursday, July 2nd at 5:30pm
Wednesday, July 8th at 5:30pm
Monday, July 13th at 5:30pm
2. Attend an Open House (Optional):
1638 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 on Tuesday, July 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Attendance strongly encouraged
Please note: no leases will be signed sight unseen
3. Applications must be submitted by Friday July 17th
Application forms are sent to orientation attendees
Submit via email to vacancy@bayareaclt.org by 11:59pm
Submit via mail to PO BOX 2652, Berkeley, CA 94702 by 5:00pm
4. Selection: If there are more applications received than apartments available, then applications will be drawn and ranked by live lottery on Tues July 21st (virtual and recorded, with attendance optional for applicants)
Any questions? Please contact vacancy@bayareaclt.org
