Bay Area/ Oakland/ Politics & Govt
Published on November 27, 2019
Permits for new construction projects issued in Oakland last weekPhoto: Unsplash

Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in Oakland? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.

In the past week, the city issued 112 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Five of those permits were for new building construction and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.

Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.

Residential Permits

New Construction

  • A permit was issued for new construction of a residential structure at 1448 16th St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Plumbing related to constructing new 2,806-square-foot, three-story single family dwelling."
  • The city issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 4520 St. Andrews Road.
    The work is described as: "Electrical related to new two-story three-bedroom [property]."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • Heathorn & Assoc. Contractors received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 12006 Broadway Trail.
    The work is described as: "Run new low pressure gas line to new PG&E meter location for safety reasons."
  • A permit was issued for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 2147 Chestnut St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Install four circuits for new cubicles on second floor of office building."
  • Applicant Haddon Heating & Cooling received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 15 Mall Court.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Electrical dedicated circuit with disconnect for installation of new A/C unit for single family dwelling."
  • Contractor Abinesh's Electric received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 1931 90th Ave.
    The work is described as: "Replace plugs, switches and three new circuits in the kitchen and living room."
  • Contractor TWW Associates received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 1981 Bywood Drive.
    The work is described as: "Partial bathroom remodel of existing hall bathroom, create new master bathroom with shower, and two new closets in master bedroom."
  • Contractor Constructive Solutions Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 1611 Telegraph Ave., Floor 7.
    The work is described as: "Plumbing on seventh floor for new offices and break area."

This story was created automatically using local building data from BuildZoom, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing.

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