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The Phoenix
EBALDC/East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation
811 & 821 Pine Street Oakland, CA 94607
Building Description
- Utilities Paid by Owner: Gas and Water
- Credit Check Fee $26
- Background Check – Criminal up to 5 years;
- Section 8 Welcome
- Does Not Accept Cosigners
- May not work with previous evictions.
- May work with Deposit/Rental Assistance Programs
- Near Public Transportation
- Near Schools and Shops
- Certified Service Pets Accepted
- Smoke-Free Building.
Phoenix Apartment
811 & 821 Pine Street, Oakland, CA 94601
Contact Leasing Agent
Phone: (510) 306-1621, Due to high call volume, you may hear a message.
Email: phoenixapts@ebaldc.org
Studio – Rent $1289 per month. Resource Num: 93710642
Deposit $1289.
WAIT LIST OPEN. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2025 AT 5:00 PM. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/27aa8cd1-94fa-49e5-b312-3836fb390c90/the_phoenix_811_pine_street_oakland_ca
Min. Income Requirement – Inquire. Not Wheelchair Accessible. Units include Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coin-Operated Laundromat, Off Street Parking. Services Offered: Resident Services. $35 key set per person.