286 14th St
Oakland, CA 94612

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286 14th Street was constructed in 1946 and served as a popular health and athletic club for many
years. The property is currently in shell condition with approximately ±7,400 SF Mezzanine space
(Building Area ±17,222, Land Area ±9,800 SF). The open bow truss construction lends itself to a variety
of commercial and retail possibilities. The property is also identified as a high priority housing site for
residential development with a by-right height limit of 85’, and with a Conditional Use Permit may
potentially be increased to 175’ or 275’. The zoning for the parcel offers a flexible D-LM-2 which allows
for a variety of civic, commercial, and residential uses, that complement activities in the downtown
core. An optional S-13 affordable housing overlay is also included on the parcel.
The property is located in Downtown Oakland, and within the boundaries of two very important
areas. The first is the City of Oakland’s Lake Merritt Station Area Plan, (LMSAP), which “envisions a
culturally vibrant, mixed-income, high-intensity, mixed-use neighborhood around a rejuvenated
Lake Merritt BART station”. The second distinction is the property is also within the boundaries of the
Black Arts Movement Business District (BAMBD), lead by BAMD CDC, whose purpose is “To advocate,
organize, create, develop, implement, foster, and ensure the thriving of BAMBD, Oakland, CA through
vigilant organizing, development of infrastructure, and the creation of mechanisms for stewardship
and advocacy.” This BAMD Cultural District was adopted by the Oakland City Council in 2016.
This property offers excellent access to public transportation and is very walkable with proximity to
both Lake Merritt & 12th Street BART stations, and major attractions in the Downtown and Uptown
neighborhoods, Chinatown, Jack London Square, and Alameda, along with easy freeway access.
The property is in shell condition with ample power. The property currently does not have an elevator,
or fire suppression.
This property is located in Oakland’s Central Business District. Customers or Residents will enjoy the
proximity to some of Oakland’s best restaurants, arts and entertainment options the City has to offer.
To the East is the famed Lake Merritt and Oakland Museum, and to the South is Jack London Square
and scenic Oakland waterfront. To the North is the Uptown and Downtown neighborhoods with
Oakland’s best nightlife activities.
With recent street, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements, getting to Oakland’s neighborhood
commercial districts is more accessible and safer than ever.