Senior Housing – Wait List Open – 1 and 2 Bedroom Units until March 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Mable Howard Senior Apartments

1499 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

Contact Person: Pamela Velando, Property Manager

Contact Number: (510) 658-7492 (Due to high call volume, you may hear a message)

Email: mableapts@jsco.net

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Wednesday

Studio Apt
 Rent: 30% of Income
1 Bedroom Apt
 Rent: 30% of Income.
Deposit: $0

HUD Subsidized Units for ages 62+. Maximum income requirement is $55,950 for 1 Person, $63,950 for 2 People, $71,950 for 3 People and there is no minimum income requirement. Requires a deposit of 1X the amount of rent. NO VACANCY. WAIT LIST OPEN UNTIL MARCH 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Submit an application for an open slot on the waitlist. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/5ee1142f-d578-404a-9c51-4c0b57d0b980/mable_howard_senior_apartments_62_1499_alcatraz_ave_berkeley_ca

Units include: bath, electric stove and refrigerator. Property Amenities: Community Room with high-speed internet, Onsite laundry room facility, Limited Parking and Community Garden. (10) units are wheelchair accessible and have handrails in the bathroom, some with tiled floors and roll-in showers, others with carpets with full bath/shower. Total of 40 units.

  • Paid Utilities – Inquire
  • Credit Check is Required. No charge for credit checks.
  • Background Check included in Credit Check.
  • Rental Assistance – HUD subsidized rental assistance.
  • Does not accept cosigner.
  • No Evictions.
  • Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
  • Near Public Transportation and Restaurants.
  • Pets allowed. Pet Deposit – Inquire.
  • Non-Smoking Building.