Bay Area/ Oakland/ Politics & Govt
Published on November 21, 2019
Zooming in: A look at the construction projects in your Oakland neighborhoodPhoto: 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 70 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

None of those permits were for new building construction last week; all were for repairs and renovations.

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

Residential Permits

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • Applicant Superior Mechanical Services Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 8460 Enterprise Way.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Replace six circuits for new mini-split systems for office building."
  • Contractor Bascom LLC received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 377 Palm Ave., Apt. 107.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Bathroom remodel: new sheetrock and tile."
  • Applicant Hdbaths received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 737 Second St.
    The work is described as: "Kitchen remodel. No change to wall layout."
  • A permit was issued for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 9 Spy Glass.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Non-structural kitchen and bath remodel. No change to wall layout or footprint."
  • Contractor Schicker Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 5980 Mountain Blvd.
    The work is described as: "Non-structural bath remodel including replacement of tub/shower wall, replace toilet, vanity, exhaust fan. No change to wall layout or footprint."
  • A permit was issued for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 1724 Sixth Ave., Unit 1.
    The work is described as: "Relocate existing kitchen and create new bedroom, including install new egress window."
  • The city issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 810 Mandana Blvd.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Replace concrete porch and wood framing. No change to adjacent concrete stair."
  • Contractor Schicker Inc. was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 6229 Ridgemont Drive. 
    The work is described as: "Non-structural bath remodel including replace toilet, vanity, exhaust fan. No change to wall layout of footprint."
  • Applicant TNT plumbing Company received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 100 Bay Place, Apt. 1620.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Plumbing for apartment for kitchen and bathroom remodel."
  • Contractor Five Or Free Electrical Solutions Inc. was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 1422 16th St.

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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