Last Updated: February 08, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Veronica Cardenas
Contact Phone: (510) 993-0454
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Maudelle Miller Shirek Community
Resources for Community Development (RCD)
2925 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703
Building Description
Maudelle Miller Shirek Community
2925 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA
Property Manager: Veronica Cardenas
Contact No: (510) 993-0454 – Due to high call volume, you may hear a message.
Application Request Line: (510) 841-2319
TTY: (415) 345-4470
Email: maudelle@jsco.net
Maudelle Miller Shirek Community is a new construction, 100% affordable housing community designed for individuals and families, including households transitioning out of homelessness. The 6-story building will provide 87 rental apartments provide 87 affordable studio, one- two-, and three-bedroom apartments in Berkeley, across the street from the Ashby BART Station. Construction is projected to be complete by early June 2024 and move-in will occur shortly after that.
Min. Income Requirement 2X the rent. Wheelchair Inquire. Max income range from $20,720 for one-person household to $117,180 for eight-person household. Online Pre-Applications will be available starting Monday, January 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM until Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Apply at http://housing.acgov.org Applicants will be reviewed in lottery rank order until all vacancies are filled.
Unit Amenities: Bath, Refrigerator, Range and Oven, Dishwasher in 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms, free basic internet. Amenities: On-Site Property Management and Resident Services, Laundry, Bicycle Parking, Community Room with Kitchen, Landscaped Courtyard with Children’s Play Areas, and a Smoke-Free Community. Services Offered: A Resident Service Coordinator will be available on-site.
- Inquire regarding utilities paid.
- Application Fee is $15.00 for all non-Section 8 units per applicant age 18 and over. Due at interview.
- Section 8 (Housing Choice Vouchers) and other forms of rental vouchers & subsidies are 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
- Cosigner Inquire.
- Evictions Inquire.
- Ten of the apartments have Project-Based Section 8 rental assistance and tenants pay 30% of income for rent. Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8 and other valid rental assistance programs will be considered for this property.
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops. The property is across the street from the Ashby BART Station in Berkeley and close to many amenities and resources.
- Pets are allowed. Residents are required to sign a pet agreement and provide a pet deposit.
- No Smoking.