Last Updated: May 29, 2025
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Main Contact: Michelle
Contact Phone: (510) 654-1920
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2425 California Street Berkeley
Northern California Land Trust
2425 California Street Berkeley, CA 94703
Building Description
Unity Gardens
2425 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: 510-548-7878
Email: nclt@nclt.org
APPLICATIONS DUE BY JULY 25, 2025 AT 12PM
6 2bedroom multi-family Affordable Units.
Rent $2,635, for (Section 8) $2,704. Dep. 1x rent. Min. recommended Income for (non-section 8) $93,240. Applicant must show document they qualify as a low-income household or possess a certificate. …. Not wheelchair accessible.
To Qualify:All applicants must:
- Watch the CLT orientation at: bit.ly/NCLT101
- Attend an NCLT open house: contact housing@nclt for upcoming open house dates
Meet the following income requirements: For households with incomes between 30% to 60% below the Alameda County area median income.
Max. Income:
- $87,220 for 2
- $98,140 for 3
- $208,990 for 4
- $117,740 for 5
Unit includes: 1 bath, all electric kitchen with fresh paint and cozy breakfast nook., stove, refrigerator, high ceilings, exposed beams, and loads of light. Large living room with Pergo floors & sliding glass door onto the sunny shared deck. Two bedrooms with large closets and lovely green views. The unit has a small semi-private yard for your gardening and a larger common space green-way. Coin laundry facilities. Cable ready. One off street parking space. 2 story. 700 sq. ft.
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Garbage and Water Inquire
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Credit Check Fee Inquire
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Section 8 Welcome
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All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
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Does not accept cosigner
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Will not work with previous evictions
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May work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
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Near Public Transportation
Online application link at bit.ly/UG5-2024
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Housing@NCLT.org
or deliver to the NCLT office at
3120 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Paper applications can be downloaded from bit.ly/UG5-2024 or mailed by request.
Unit Description
2 bedroom multi-family Affordable Units. Rent $2,635, for (Section 8) $2,704. Dep. 1x rent. Min. recommended Income for (non-section 8) $7,770 per month. Applicant must show document they qualify as a low-income household or possess a certificate. .... Not wheelchair accessible.
APPLICATIONS DUE BY JULY 25, 2025 AT 12PM
To Qualify:All applicants must:
- Watch the CLT orientation at: bit.ly/NCLT101
- Attend an NCLT open house: contact housing@nclt for upcoming open house dates
Meet the following income requirements: For households with incomes between 30% to 60% below the Alameda County area median income.
Unit includes: 1 bath, all electric kitchen with fresh paint and cozy breakfast nook., stove, refrigerator, high ceilings, exposed beams, and loads of light. Large living room with Pergo floors & sliding glass door onto the sunny shared deck. Two bedrooms with large closets and lovely green views. The unit has a small semi-private yard for your gardening and a larger common space green-way. Coin laundry facilities. Cable ready. One off street parking space. 2 story. 700 sq. ft.
Garbage and Water Inquire
Credit Check Fee Inquire
Section 8 Welcome
All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
Does not accept cosigner
Will not work with previous evictions
May work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
Near Public Transportation
Online application link at bit.ly/UG5-2024
Submit applications to: Housing@NCLT.org or deliver to the NCLT office at, 3120 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Paper applications can be downloaded from bit.ly/UG5-2024 or mailed by request.
For more info, Phone: 510-548-7878 Email: nclt@nclt.org
Posted: 05/28/2025
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 60%
Minimum Income Limit: TBD
Unit Restricted For: No Restrictions
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Not Restricted
Pets Accepted: None
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: $2,704
Security Deposit: 1x rent
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 2 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Other
Paid Utilities: None