Last Updated: September 07, 2023
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Foon Lok East (family, supportive)
Mid-Peninsula Housing Management Corporation
389 9th Avenue Oakland, CA 94606
Building Description
INTEREST LIST OPEN
Rent amounts TBD-depends on unit type. Minimum Income Requirement is 2X the amount of rent. Foon Lok East is the fourth and final phase of affordable housing development at Brooklyn Basin, totaling 465 units. Foon Lok East and neighboring Foon Lok West are tied together structurally at the podium garage, and will operate as one property once Foon Lok East is completed. The community will provide 124 affordable rental apartments for low- and extremely low-income working families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Community room; learning center; computer lab; meeting rooms and offices; landscaped courtyard with play area and BBQ; bicycle parking; laundry facilities. To get on interest list go tohttps://www.midpen-housing.org/property/foon-lok-east/ and click inquire on Foon Lok property listing.
- Garbage is paid.
- Credit Check is $20
- 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
- Do not work with Previous Evictions
- Do not accept Cosigner
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Programs
- 15 minute walk to Public Transportation
- Not near Schools and Shopping
- Pets – Inquire
Availability posted 03/27/2023
Unit Description
2 bdrm Apt. Rent TBD. Deposit TBD. Min. Income 2X the rent. Families and individuals earning up to 60%
of the Area Median Income. Foon Lok East is the fourth and final phase of affordable housing development at Brooklyn Basin, totaling 465 units. Foon Lok East and neighboring Foon Lok West are tied together structurally at the podium garage, and will operate as one property once Foon Lok East is completed. The community will provide 124 affordable rental apartments for low- and extremely low-income working families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Community room; learning center; computer lab; meeting rooms and offices; landscaped courtyard with play area and BBQ; bicycle parking; laundry facilities. To get on interest list go tohttps://www.midpen-housing.org/property/foon-lok-east/ and click inquire on Foon Lok property listing.
- Garbage is paid.
- Credit Check is $20
- 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
- Do not work with Previous Evictions
- Do not accept Cosigner
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Programs
- 15 minute walk to Public Transportation
- Not near Schools and Shopping
- Pets - Inquire
Restrictions
Minimum Income Limit: 2X amount of rent
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: TBD
Security Deposit: TBD
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 2 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: None
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
Rent amounts TBD-depends on unit type. Minimum Income Requirement is 2X the amount of rent. Foon Lok East is the fourth and final phase of affordable housing development at Brooklyn Basin, totaling 465 units. Foon Lok East and neighboring Foon Lok West are tied together structurally at the podium garage, and will operate as one property once Foon Lok East is completed. The community will provide 124 affordable rental apartments for low- and extremely low-income working families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Community room; learning center; computer lab; meeting rooms and offices; landscaped courtyard with play area and BBQ; bicycle parking; laundry facilities. To get on interest list go tohttps://www.midpen-housing.org/property/foon-lok-east/ and click inquire on Foon Lok property listing.
- Garbage is paid.
- Credit Check is $20
- 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
- Do not work with Previous Evictions
- Do not accept Cosigner
- Will work with Deposit Assistance Programs
- 15 minute walk to Public Transportation
- Not near Schools and Shopping
- Pets - Inquire
Restrictions
Minimum Income Limit: 2X amount of rent
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: TBD
Security Deposit: TBD
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: None
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
INTEREST LIST OPEN
Rent amounts TBD-depends on unit type. Minimum Income Requirement is 2X the amount of rent. Foon Lok East is the fourth and final phase of affordable housing development at Brooklyn Basin, totaling 465 units. Foon Lok East and neighboring Foon Lok West are tied together structurally at the podium garage, and will operate as one property once Foon Lok East is completed. The community will provide 124 affordable rental apartments for low- and extremely low-income working families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Community room; learning center; computer lab; meeting rooms and offices; landscaped courtyard with play area and BBQ; bicycle parking; laundry facilities. To get on interest list go tohttps://www.midpen-housing.org/property/foon-lok-east/ and click inquire on Foon Lok property listing.
- Garbage is paid.
- Credit Check is $20
- 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
- Do not work with Previous Evictions
- Do not accept Cosigner
- Will work with Deposit Assistance Programs
- 15 minute walk to Public Transportation
- Not near Schools and Shopping
- Pets – Inquire
Posted 03/27/2023
Restrictions
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: TBD
Security Deposit: TBD
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 3 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: None
Paid Utilities: None