Last Updated: August 12, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Nwaka Nkenke
Contact Phone: (510) 451-1575
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Building Description
Mandela Gateway Apartments
1350 7th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Contact: Resident Manager, (510) 451-1575
Email: mandela@bridgehousing.com
Mandela Gateway is accepting applications for their Public Housing Authority Project Based Voucher Waitlist. This is a separate Waitlist from the March 2024 Waitlist.
No Minimum Income Requirement. Maximum Income Requirements from 30% to 50% AMI's. Wheelchair-Yes. Apply online at housing.acgov.org or download paper application. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 26, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. Units include: Bath, All Electric Kitchens, Stove, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Hookups. Some units with Deck/Patio. Amenities: Community Room w/ Kitchen, Computer Lab, Laundry Facilities, Elevators, Two Children's Play Areas, Courtyard, Assigned Covered Garage and Carport Parking (some units), Gated Property, Courtesy Patrol, Onsite Professional Management. Key fob accessible, garage/gate remotes.
- Utilities Paid: Water and Garbage
- Credit Check Fee $28 each applicant 18+ years old
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
- Cosigner - Inquire
- Previous Evictions - Inquire
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance, valid rental assistance programs will be considered
- Near Public Transportation
- Near Schools and Shops
- No Pets Allowed.
- Non-Smoking Property.
Posted: 08/12/2024