Last Updated: October 09, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Valeska Castaneda-Puerto
Contact Phone: (510) 548-7878
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
Blake Street Apartments
1340-1348 Blake Street, Berkeley
Valeska Castaneda-Puerto
Phone: 510-548-7878 ext. 535
Email: nclt@nclt.org
Restricted 1 Bedroom 60% AMI – Resource Num: 39554467
4 plex. 1 and 2 bedrooms. 60% AMI. Project-Based NO VOUCHER NEEDED! Maximum Income: 1 person $65,400, 2 people $74,760, and 3 people $84,120. Dep. $2,165. No Min. Income required. Wheelchair No.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 17TH AT 5PM
All applicants MUST:
1. Watch the CLT orientation at bit.ly/NCLTIOl:
2. Submit application:
• Online application link can be found at bit.ly/1348-Blake
• Paper applications can be downloaded from
bit.ly/1348-Blake or mailed to applicant upon request.
• Applications Must Include Attachments:
- A copy of most recent years of federal tax returns;
- 3 recent months of pay-stubs or benefit statements for ALL household incomes
- Recent credit reports with credit score for all adults in the household.
3. Attend the open house: Thursday, October 10th, 2pm-4pm or Saturday, October 12th, 10am-12pm.
Mail or deliver paper applications to: NCLT Re: 1348 Blake Application 3120 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Unit includes: 1 Bath, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer hook-up.
- Tenant Pays: PGE & Water
- Credit Check Required – No Fee
- 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
- Will work with Previous Evictions
- Will work with Rental Assistance Programs
- Near Public Transportation
- No Pets