Foon Lok East at Brooklyn Basin

Oakland, CA

As the fourth and final development of affordable housing at Brooklyn Basin, Foon Lok East is seamlessly connected to the adjacent Foon Lok West, structurally adjoined at the podium level through a beautifully landscaped courtyard connecting both “L” shaped buildings.

The 124-unit community offers a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental units, serving low-income families and formerly unhoused individuals. Operating as one property neighboring Foon Lok West, the project is named after the Cantonese phrase for “joyous community”.  Foon Lok East provides residents with access to a range of shared amenities, including a spacious community room with spectacular views of Oakland’s historic waterfront, a computer lab, a learning/childcare center, and secured bicycle parking. The central courtyard features an active and passive space with landscaped mounds, generous seating areas, a playground, and a BBQ area. A shared playground with Foon Lok West includes active equipment for climbing and fun.

Project Specs

Location: Oakland, CA

Client/Owner: MidPen Housing

Size: 124 units | 219,202 square feet

Sustainability: LEED Gold

Photographer: David Wakely

Project Team

General Contractor: Nibbi Brothers

Structural: IDA Structural Engineers

Civil: BKF Engineers

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing: Emerald City Engineers

Landscape: PGAdesign

Waterproofing: Axis Building Envelope Design

Acoustics: Salter

Sustainability: Bright Green Strategies

Interiors: HKIT Architects

Custom Laser Work: BOK Modern

Parking: Walker Consultants

Design Awards

2026 Gold Citation – Elev8 Design Awards, BD+C

2025 Merit Award, Best Affordable Housing Community, 100 du/acre or More – Gold Nugget Design Awards, PCBC

Original artwork curated throughout the public spaces includes an exterior mural on the building’s northeast corner signaling the secure bike room

The community room is a flexible meeting and recreation space with sweeping views of the Oakland Estuary