Bay Area/ Oakland/ Politics & Govt
Published on December 11, 2019
A roundup of building permits issued last week in OaklandPhoto: 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 81 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

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

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

Commercial Permits

New Construction

  • Applicant SR Bray LLC received a permit for new construction of a commercial structure at 2401 Broadway.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Temp power related to new construction for a seven-story mixed-use building consisting of 72 dwelling units, a 159 room hotel and approximately 27, 000-square feet commercial space with a total of 129 parking spaces on the ground floor."

Demolitions, Repairs and Renovations

  • Contractor Dsignart was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a commercial structure at 1736 Franklin St.
    The work is described as: "Remove awning sign and replace with three new non-illuminated double-sided aluminum blade signs on exterior of commercial building."

Residential Permits

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

  • Applicant ABC Cooling Heating & Plumbing Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 389 51st St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Electrical to install new forced air unit for single family dwelling."
  • Contractor MK Construction was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 4828 Stacy St.
    The work is described as: "Install new gas line and shut-off valves from meter to house."
  • Paradigm General Contractors was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 1950 Franklin St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Install circuits and receptacles for new office furniture."
  • Applicant Tt Construction & Engineering Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a commercial structure at 1815 Drake Dr.
    The work is described as: "Bathroom remodel."
  • Applicant CJB Construction Inc. was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 955 Kennedy St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Mechanical related to new accessible restroom within retail space."
  • The city issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 6133 E 16th St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Kitchen and bathroom remodel for single family dwelling."
  • Applicant Arm Elite Construction Inc. was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 2159 Rosedale Ave.
    The work is described as: "Non-structural kitchen and bath remodel at existing single family dwelling including replace one rear window."
  • Applicant Roberts Electric Co Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 250 12th St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "To convert former spa facility into childcare and preschool facility."

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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