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Star Harbor

1501 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Strada

Availability

First come first serve

Vacant units available

Application due: Nov 16, 2026 at 7:59AM

Eligible applicants will be contacted on a first come first serve basis until vacancies are filled.

1 unit

Rent

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

2 beds

$7,854

per month

$3,927

per month

1 Vacant unit

Disclaimer: The AMI income levels above are for informational purposes only. Please confirm the applicable income and rent limits for your interested unit with the project's owner or property manager. Projects may have multiple schedules and restrictions that affect project rents and income limits.

What to expect

Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until vacancies are filled. All of the information that you have provided will be verified and your eligibility confirmed. Your application will be removed from the waitlist if you have made any fraudulent statements. If we cannot verify a housing preference that you have claimed, you will not receive the preference but will not be otherwise penalized. Should your application be chosen, be prepared to fill out a more detailed application and provide required supporting documents.

Contact leasing agent

Ashley Tang

Star Harbor BMR Compliance Specialist

Call (510) 463-1076

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

1501 Buena Vista Avenue
Alameda , CA 94501

Get directions

Office hours

Star Harbor Office Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
  1. 1

    Household maximum income

    For income calculations, household size includes everyone (all ages) living in the unit. This information is to help you understand whether you may be eligible for a unit at this property. The “maximum income” listed here does not include possible deductions or exclusions, so you may be eligible even if your household income is somewhat higher than the maximum. If you are selected, you will have to provide specific information about your income at that time.

    Household sizeMaximum income / monthMaximum income / year

    2

    $13,025.00

    per month

    $156,300

    per year

    3

    $14,650.00

    per month

    $175,800

    per year

    4

    $16,279.17

    per month

    $195,350

    per year

    5

    $17,583.33

    per month

    $211,000

    per year


  2. 2

    Occupancy

    The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.

    Unit typeOccupancy

    2 beds

    2-5 people


  3. 3

    Rental assistance

    Section 8, including Housing Choice Vouchers and other recognized rental assistance programs, will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after use of the subsidy.


  4. 4

    Additional eligibility rules

    Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Built

2022

Pets policy

Pet Policies: No animals of any kind are permitted in your apartment or the community without our prior written consent. a) No More Than Two Pets: A maximum of two pets per apartment home is permitted. b) Weight Limits: Pets shall not exceed your community’s weight limit. c) Restricted Breeds and Prohibited Dogs: The following breeds are not permitted on the community: Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire Terrier, Chow, Presa Canarios, Akita, Alaskan Malamutes, Wolf-Hybrid, or any mix thereof

Service dogs and emotional support animals are not pets and are permitted as required by law. Pets may also be required to be allowed in certain types of housing, such as publicly financed housing developments.

Property amenities

Rooftop Sauna Clubroom with Community Kitchen Fitness Center & Yoga Studio Resident Free Transit Passes - Ferry, Bart, AC Transit, Muni Rooftop Sundecks with Waterfront Views Paseos with Landscaped Gardens

Unit amenities

Stainless Steel Appliances In-Home, Full-Size Washer & Dryer Hard Surface Flooring Carpet In Bedrooms

Smoking policy

Smoke free community

Unit features and accessibility type

2 beds 1 unit, 1107 square feet, 2nd floor

unitareabathfloor

4240

1107

sqft

2

2

Additional fees

Application fee

$65
per applicant age 18 and over
Due at interview

Deposit

$1200 – $3927
Deposit will not exceed one month's rent.

Costs not included

Utilities (paid to landlord): water, sewer & trash (Average $200-$300) & Electricity: paid directly to provider

Fees are not charged for reasonable accommodations needed due to disability, such as emotional support animals. Fees are also not charged for aids and services needed for effective communication due to a disability. With respect to credit checks, applicants receiving government rent subsidies have the option to provide "lawful, verifiable alternative evidence" of their ability to pay rent, instead of relying on their credit history.

Neighborhood

Location and transportation

Additional information

Required documents and selection criteria

Important program rules

Must recertify every 12 months with City Program

Special notes

Doorway makes every attempt to ensure our documents and documents linked on our website are accessible. Due to variances between assistive technologies, there may be portions of the linked/attached Building Selection Criteria document, above, which are not accessible. Where documents cannot be made accessible, we are committed to providing alternative access to the content. Should you need additional assistance, please contact us at doorway@bayareametro.gov.

Availability

First come first serve

Vacant units available

Application due: Nov 16, 2026 at 7:59AM

Eligible applicants will be contacted on a first come first serve basis until vacancies are filled.

1 unit

What to expect

Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until vacancies are filled. All of the information that you have provided will be verified and your eligibility confirmed. Your application will be removed from the waitlist if you have made any fraudulent statements. If we cannot verify a housing preference that you have claimed, you will not receive the preference but will not be otherwise penalized. Should your application be chosen, be prepared to fill out a more detailed application and provide required supporting documents.

Contact leasing agent

Ashley Tang

Star Harbor BMR Compliance Specialist

Call (510) 463-1076

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

1501 Buena Vista Avenue
Alameda , CA 94501

Get directions

Office hours

Star Harbor Office Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM