Last Updated: April 17, 2026
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Affordable Housing?
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Building Description
- Current/displaced Berkeley residents
- Berkeley workers
- 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
Blake Street Apartments
1340-1348 Blake Street, Berkeley
Valeska Castaneda-Puerto
Phone: 510-548-7878 ext. 535
Email: nclt@nclt.org
1 Bedroom 4-Plex. Rent $1,923 or BHA Payment Standard. Security Deposit: 1 Month’s Rent. Wheelchair No. Minimum Income for 1 – 2 People is $57, 690 Annually. Maximum Income for 1 Person is $87,550 and for 2 People is $100,050. Applicant household combined adjusted annual income cannot exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
APPLICATIONS ROLLING: FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED
Begin your free application online at https://bit.ly/1346-blake or pick up an application at 3120 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
All applicants MUST:
1. Watch the CLT orientation at http://bit.ly/NCLT101
2. Submit a completed application here https://bit.ly/1346-blake
3. Tour the unit – Call or email to schedule a tour
APPLICANT PRIORITIZATION
Unit includes: 1 Bath, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer hook-up. Off-Street Parking.
Unit Description
1 Bedroom 4-Plex. Rent $1,923 or BHA Payment Standard. Security Deposit: 1 Month’s Rent. Wheelchair No. Minimum Income for 1 – 2 People is $57, 690 Annually. Maximum Income for 1 Person is $87,550 and for 2 People is $100,050. Applicant household combined adjusted annual income cannot exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
APPLICATIONS ROLLING: FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED
Begin your free application online at https://bit.ly/1346-blake or pick up an application at 3120 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
All applicants MUST:
1. Watch the CLT orientation at http://bit.ly/NCLT101
2. Submit a completed application here https://bit.ly/1346-blake
3. Tour the unit – Call or email to schedule a tour
APPLICANT PRIORITIZATION
- Current/displaced Berkeley residents
- Berkeley workers
Unit includes: 1 Bath, Wood Laminate Flooring, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer hook-up. Off-Street Parking.
- 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
Phone: 510-548-7878 ext. 535
Email: nclt@nclt.org
Posted: 04/17/2026
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 80%
Minimum Income Limit: Inquire
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: $1,923
Security Deposit: $1,923
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Washer/Dryer, Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None