Last Updated: August 07, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Mirna Gonzalez, Property Manager
Contact Phone: (510) 535-6932
Be aware that most listings for affordable housing have waiting lists. We encourage you to apply to as many as possible so we hope you will check the website once a month for new listings. To obtain an application contact the property manager or go to the property management office.
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Building Description
The Unity Council
Las Bougainvilleas, 1223 37th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
1 Bdrm Apt – Rent: 30% of Income
Deposit 1X the rent
No Min. Income. Must be 62 years of age or older (Head of Household or Spouse) . Income requirement is $33,600 or less for 1 person and $38,400 or less for 2 persons. WAITING LIST WILL BE OPEN from August 11, 2025 through August 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The application can be requested and submitted in the following ways: In person/by Mail: 1223 37th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 (M-F, 9:00am – 4:00pm) Download online: https://unitycouncil.org/property/las
All households will be ranked by lottery; This is not a first-come, first served process.
Phone: (510) 535-6100, Fax: (510 261-4916, Email: lasbougainvilleas@unitycouncil.org
If you need assistance filling out the form, such as with reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance, please contact:
Phone: (510) 535-6939, Fax: (510) 261-4916, Email: residentservices@unitycouncil.org
Wheelchair accessible. All units are equipped with energy-efficient appliances, including an electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. All apartments include a full bathroom, dual-paned windows, a heater, and closet space. Select units are ADA accessible or adaptable. Applicants who require ADA accessibility should indicate this on the application. The facility includes an on-site coin-operated laundry room, a community room with a full kitchen, television, and outdoor landscaped grounds. An on-site Resident Services Coordinator is available to assist residents.
- Paid utilities, please inquire
- No charge for background check.
- 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 co-signers
- Will work with Deposit Assistance Program
- Near Public Transportation
- Near schools and shopping
- Near Public Transportation.
- Pets OK with $300 deposit
Posted: 08/06/2025
Verified:pg; 4/25/22 – 67 units total