Last Updated: November 14, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Bay Area Community Land Trust
Contact Phone: (510) 545-3258
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Building Description
12th Avenue Co-Op Formation
1432 12th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
Contact Number: (510) 545-3258
Email: vacancy@bayareaclt.org
One 1-Bedroom/1 Bath $1650.
One 2-Bedroom/1 Bath $1900.
One 3-Bedroom/1 Bath $2150.
Security Deposit equal to one month’s rent.
The Bay Area Community Land Trust (BACLT) is delighted to announce the availability of 3 apartments at 1432 12th Ave in Oakland for households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly income of at least 2x the monthly rent and utility cost income.
Maximum Household Limits: 1 Person: $87,550; 2 People: $100,050; 3 People: $112,550; 4 People: $125,050; 5 People: $135,100; 6 People: $145,100
- Application Process:
- 1. Attend one of two Open House dates (Optional) at 1432 12th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
- #1 Monday, November 10, 2025 6PM – 7PM
- #2 Friday, November 14, 2025 6PM – 7PM
- 2. Attend an Online Orientation Session (Required): All interested applicants must attend a 1-hour Orientation Session before they can receive an application. Visit www.bayareaclt.org/orientation-sessions to register for an Orientation Session. People needing a special accommodation for translation, visual or hearing assistance can send a request to: vacancy@bayareaclt.org. Upcoming dates:
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- 3. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- 4. If there are more applications received than apartments available, then applications will be drawn and ranked by lottery on November 21st (virtual and recorded, with attendance optional for applicants)
- Any questions? Please contact vacancy@bayareaclt.org
Units include Bath, Kitchen, Stove, Refrigerator. There is no on-site laundry. Click here to view apartment photos (Units 4, 5 and 7)
Accessibility information:
The property was built in 1890 without wheelchair accessibility, however, reasonable accommodation and modification requests are welcome for review. Two units are located on the 2nd floor, and one is located on the 3rd floor.
Stairs: there are 3 steps from the street level through front gate entry. An additional 10 stairs to the building’s front door. From the 1st floor to the 2nd floor, there are 20 stairs. From the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor unit, there are an additional 17 stairs (total 50 from street level).
Doors: while building and apartment entry doors are 32” or more, interior bedroom doorways are 29”
- Water, trash, and recycling are included in the monthly rent. Electricity (PG&E) is paid directly by each unit.
- Credit Check Required. No Fee for Credit Check.
- 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
- No Cosigners.
- May work with previous evictions on a case by case basis.
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops. 1.2 miles to closest BART station (Lake Merritt) 0.2 miles (or less) to bus lines: 1T, 40, 840, 96 0.3 miles to Franklin Elementary School 0.7 miles to Roosevelt Middle School 0.8 miles to MetWest High School
- Pets are allowed with written approval. Service Animals Allowed with documentation.
- Smoke-Free Building.