Haste Street House
2207 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Haste Street House, master leased and managed by Homeless Action Center, is located in Berkeley's Southside Neighborhood at 2207 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94704. It offers 8 bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathrooms in a three-story wood-frame Victorian building with elevator accessibility. This historic property, constructed in 1885, provides below-market-rate units for households with incomes below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Alameda County.
Creating safety in an NCLT residence
This film by MJ Johnson & Williamena Kwapo, features Ashley Davis who leads HAC's "Almost Home" program, offering a temporary space for unhoused individuals on the path to permanent affordable housing.
Safe Haven opens in Berkeley
This Berkeley safe house offers temporary housing for unhoused individuals transitioning to permanent homes. Operated by HAC, it bridges the gap, providing outreach and services.
Convenient
Location
The property is incredibly well-located: a block from downtown Berkeley, close to UC Berkeley, public transit, and various services and amenities.
Number of Rooms: 8 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms
Building: 3 story wood frame Victorian with 2600 square feet and elevator accessibility
Year built: 1885
Affordability: Below-market-rate units
Amenities: Parking, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Population: Serves households with incomes below 30% Area Median Income (AMI) for Alameda County
Amenities: Washer & Dryer On-Site, Hardwood floors
Neighborhood: Berkeley’s Southside Neighborhood
Category: Master Leased Community Facility
In January 2023, Homeless Action Center introduced Almost Home, a program within Haste Street House. Almost Home offers temporary, supportive housing to seven disabled and previously unhoused residents, assisting them in obtaining Supplemental Security Income benefits and eventually permanent housing. Residents receive support in income, healthcare, housing navigation, and transportation to appointments. The program also hosts on-site enrichment activities like movies and art talks.
Almost Home is part of Homeless Action Center's initiative to stabilize clients as they await SSI case resolution and permanent housing. This program simplifies the process of reaching clients for attorneys working on their cases.
Haste Street House has a longstanding tradition of offering transitional housing for individuals with incomes at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) through master leases. Prior to its recent master lease with the Homeless Action Center, this property had been leased to Options Recovery and, even earlier, to Jobs Consortium.
The property location is convenient, situated one block from downtown Berkeley, close to UC Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue shopping and restaurants, and public transportation. It's also less than a mile from People’s Park historic landmark, as well as the Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, renowned for its extensive produce selection. Despite its central location, the property offers a tranquil environment, shielded from heavy traffic, ensuring a peaceful living space for its residents.
How To Apply
Almost Home residents are referred through Alameda County and must meet specific eligibility criteria. For more information about placement, please contact Homeless Action Center.
