Our Work.

OakBrook is organized around the idea of helping people with a minimal environmental impact, and in-turn shaping the future of the Bay Area.  

Homekey 1 Edes.

Client: Abode Housing Development | Role: Owner’s Representative

Alameda County has approved the conversion of the former Comfort Inn at 8452 Edes Ave, Oakland, into permanent supportive housing, with Allied Housing leading the development funded by Measure A1 and the California Homekey Program. This project aims to support the homeless community by ensuring long-term housing for eligible households. The rehabilitation process includes managing the relocation of current occupants, as 50% of the building was occupied during development. This initiative highlights our dedication to providing sustainable housing solutions and addressing homelessness by leveraging public funding and collaborating with ownership.

Type: Occupied Rehabilitation, 100% Affordable
Location: Oakland, CA
Square Ft: 55,000 | Units: 104

Villa Fruitvale.

Client: OakBrook | Role: Co-owner

This 199-unit multi-family affordable housing development will serve at-risk youth up to 40% AMI with 90 units of permanent supportive housing. Our Youth unit types include both Studio and one-bedroom units to accommodate single Youth and Youth who are custodial parents. The unit mix includes Studios up to 3-bedrooms to serve families of all sizes. The property grounds will feature beautiful landscaping, an outdoor kitchen and dining area as well as a children’s play structure. This will be a LEED Gold certified green development in support of our commitment to positive environmental impact.

Type: New Apartment Construction
Location: Oakland, CA | Units 199
Square Ft: 150,000 | Retail Square Ft: 5,000

The Algarve Project.

Client: Abode Housing Development | Role: Owner’s Representative

The Algarve project, located at 1135 East Santa Clara Street in San Jose, California, presents a 91-unit all-electric development. Spanning 64,434 square feet across 8 stories, it features 13 parking spaces and 91 bike racks, promoting sustainability. This concrete structure prioritizes affordability, utilizing the AB 2162 density bonus with an AMI of 50%, reflecting a commitment to accessible housing. Tailored to serve low-income residents, the project also provides onsite social services and a food pantry, fostering community well-being and support.

Type: New Construction, 100% Affordable
Location: San Jose, CA | Units: 91

Madison Park Apartments.

Client: EBALDC
Role: Real Estate and Construction Services

This building, located in the heart of Oakland, was originally built in 1905.

Type: Apartment Renovation
Location: Oakland, CA
Completion Date: 2020
Square Ft: 80,579 | Units: 98

Ortiz Family Plaza.

Client: JL Modular and JL Construction
Role: Construction Finance & Modular Analytics

This stable-income housing development serves Farmworker Families through California Human Development, Phoenix Development, and Integrity Housing.

Type: New Housing Construction
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Completion Date: 2018
Square Ft: 49,587 | Units: 30

Magnolia Place Apartments.

Client: JL Modular and JL Construction
Role: Construction Finance and Modular Analytics

This property consists of modular boxes, aka “mods”, which took less than a month to set up and connect. 

Type: New Apartment Construction
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Completion Date: 2017
Square Ft: 23,688 | Units: 29

Way Station.

Client: Way Station LLC
Role: Origination and Acquisition

This formerly abandoned gas station is now an active and popular beer garden.

Type: Retail
Location: Fairfax, CA
Completion Date: 2016
Project Size: $4M | Square Ft: 8,000

Northstar Highlands.

Client: Hart Howerton
Role: Land Planning and Environmental Entitlement

This luxury ski resort includes 554 condos and 32 employee housing units.

Type: Resort and Residential
Location: Truckee, CA
Completion Date: 2014
Project Size: $500M
Square Ft: 1,976,000 | Units: 586

Walgreens.

Client: Seven Hills Properties
Role: Leasing, Permitting, and Construction Management

Type: Retail
Location: Portland, OR
Completion Date: 2014
Square Ft: 15,000

Sacramento Solar Farms.

Client: Recurrent Energy
Role: Real Estate

These solar panels will offset almost 300,000 tons of CO2 annually and include $2M of credits for bird migration displacement.

Type: Solar Electric
Location: Sacramento, CA
Completion Date: 2013
Project Size: $160M
Square Ft: 10,450,000
Megawatts: 200, 40 per Site

Starbucks.

Client: Seven Hills Properties
Role: Leasing, Permitting, and Construction Management

This rainy Washington State site required special collaboration across neighboring property owners to incorporate shared stormwater management and utility solutions.

Type: Retail
Location: Edmonds, WA
Completion Date: 2013
Square Ft: 3,000

Winter Creek Neighborhood.

Client: Ferrell Civil Engineering
Role: Civil Engineering

This one-of-a-kind neighborhood was Sunset Magazine’s “Top 10 Dream Towns” and “Top 20 Eco-friendly Small Towns”.

Type: Civil Infrastructure
Location: Truckee, CA
Completion Date: 2006
Square Ft: 1,742,000
Lots: 137