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
Join existing resident co-stewards at 1638 Stuart St to establish a long-developing Affordable Housing Co-op in Berkeley. BACLT will provide educational sessions throghout the two-year Co-op formation process as the 8 resident households learn how to become Co-op owners and managers.
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. One wheelchair accessible unit is available, and there is a laundry room on site. Street parking only. Rent includes water/sewer and garbage/recycling; electric is not included.
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Unit(s) Available
One 1-bedroom/1-bath – $1,750
Maximum Household Income Limits
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 ADA unit occupied, and 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:
Wednesday, April 8th, 5:30pm-6:15pm
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Wednesday, April 22nd 12:00pm-12:45pm
2. Attend an Open House (Optional): 1638 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 on Tuesday, April 21st from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Attendance strongly encouraged
Please note: no leases will be signed sight unseen
3. Applications must be submitted by Friday April 24th
Application forms are sent to orientation attendees
Submit via email to vacancy@bayareaclt.org
Submit via mail to PO BOX 2652, Berkeley, CA 94702
4. Selection: If there are more applications received than apartments available, then applications will be drawn and ranked by live lottery on Wed April 29th (virtual and recorded, with attendance optional for applicants)
Any questions? Please contact vacancy@bayareaclt.org
