Berkeley Commercial Building Demolished for Housing
A single-story commercial structure at 2800 Telegraph Avenue has been cleared for a new residential development.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Commercial
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Crews have finished the demolition of a commercial building at 2800 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. The site will soon be redeveloped by Elmwood Capital Group into a new six-story apartment complex.
Why it matters
The project represents a shift in land use for the 0.1-acre lot located at the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Stuart Street. This development aims to increase housing density in a central area of the city.
The planned six-story apartment complex will feature 17 residential units, with each unit averaging 1,000 square feet. The property spans approximately 0.1 acres at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Stuart Street.
The players
Elmwood Capital Group
This organization serves as the project sponsor for the new apartment complex development.
Karim Cycles
This entity is the property owner of the site where the development is taking place.
The details
The proposed six-story building will feature a dark brick-veneer facade sitting above a glass-wrapped ground floor. Elmwood Capital Group is leading the project at the site, which was previously owned by Karim Cycles.
Timeline
Demolition of 2800 Telegraph Avenue was completed on September 26, 2026.
Roadmap
This project follows a broader pattern of replacing low-density commercial structures with multi-family residential housing in dense urban neighborhoods. It reflects the industry-wide push to maximize land utility in high-demand, transit-proximate areas.
Residents in the area can expect construction to last approximately two years as the new facility is built. The project will eventually add 17 housing units to the neighborhood near Willard Park and Berkeley Bowl.
The takeaway
The transformation of this site reflects the ongoing effort to convert small-scale commercial properties into higher-density housing. Prospective residents should monitor the project's progression over the next two years for information regarding housing availability.
Further reading
For more information on current construction trends in the area, visit the Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco YIMBY.
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