730 29th St APT 204, Oakland, CA 94609

Available for rent is a beautiful and very large unit in the Calous Lofts Building, an historic site registered as a landmark with the Oakland Heritage Alliance. Rent Details: - Amortized Rent: $2,600.00 (Includes 1 free month) - Market Rent: $2,850.00 - Tenant only pays Electric bill - Deposit $2,500.00 Additional details about the unit: - 1500+ square feet is all usable space and has painted wood floors that are appropriate for home office/studio and/or can be covered with area rugs for comfort, warmth, design, etc. - 25 foot vaulted ceilings are framed in raw wood and are part of the original structure with modern retrofitting and fire sprinklers to meet current building standards - Kitchen includes refrigerator, stove top and oven and full sized sink with towel and dish rack - Bathroom is full sized with pedestal sink, bathtub and shower, and low flush toilet - Loft is approximately 400 square feet of the total area and has iron railings and an entire wall of east facing windows that open, provide abundant daytime light, and do not look out onto other buildings so there is a lot of privacy - Storage is available under the stair landing leading up to the second floor - Exterior wall of the unit has two original framed windows that open and face west; across the street is an elementary school so there are no street facing neighbors and very limited street noise - Unit is on the second floor - Front door is over-sized and can accommodate furniture in excess of standard residential door frames - Multiple grounded outlets for power - Overhead track lighting Additional details about the complex: - Parking is included for one vehicle in a dedicated, uncovered space; parking lot is secured by the original brick perimeter wall and two remote controlled iron gates for residents, guests and clients - there are an additional three guest parking spaces as well as a handicapped space near the main entrance to the building - Laundry is available to residents on-site, two washers and two driers are coin operated, and are located on the first floor - Common area and lounge are beautifully maintained and are furnished with cafe tables, chairs and an assortment of indoor plants that are fed plenty of natural light via overhead skylights that run the length of the main building; this area is often used for HOA meetings, business meetings, etc., but is available to all residents of the building as a common space - Bathrooms are available to guests visiting the building in two locations on the first floor of the main building - Freight elevator is in operation and indispensable for residents who may need to move large furniture, etc. to the unit's entrance on the second floor - Mailboxes are inside and located near the main entrance hall on the first floor - Entry to the building is secure and requires key, keypad or remote access at all times; there are residential call boxes and an electronic directory at exterior entries that allow a guest to call and be granted access remotely, or residents to gain access via private code - Residents of the complex are working professionals, artists, etc; the Calous Lofts community is respectful and a quiet place to live and/or work; a sampling of some of the units include an artist's painting studio, ceramics studio, musician/piano teacher, custom framing shop, letterpress printing workshop, insurance company, etc.; in short, there is ample inspiration and collegiality to be found in the complex - Recycling and garbage bins are located in a secure space within the walls of the parking area - Pets may be considered with an additional security deposit, but must adhere to the Calous Lofts HOA pet policy Additional details about the neighborhood: - Location is approximately equidistant to downtown Oakland, Temescal District, and the Bay Bridge on-ramp, and therefore conveniently located for those looking to commute by car or train to other parts of the East Bay or San Francisco area - MacArthur Station is the closest BART location and less than 5 minutes away by car; there are also ample public bus transportation lines in the neighborhood as well as bike paths that lead to downtown Oakland or Lake Merritt, to Piedmont and Rockridge neighborhoods, to Emeryville, the City of Berkeley as well as the UC campus, and much more All in all, this is an exceptional place to live and work and a wonderful opportunity to do both in one of the most unique residential properties in the Bay Area. Best of luck in your search and we hope to hear from you soon.