The California Building

1736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612

Property Information

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Office
  • Property Size 36,540 SF
  • # of Floors 10
  • Parking Ratio 3.00 / 1,000 SF
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1925
  • Date Updated May 15, 2026

Description

The California Building is a 10-story, Class B office property totaling 36,540 square feet. With a parking ratio of 3 per 1,000 square feet, it offers convenient parking options for tenants. Originally built in 1925, the building features a timeless design that complements its business-focused amenities. Situated along Franklin Street, the property delivers an excellent location for companies seeking a well-positioned office in Downtown Oakland.

Nestled in the vibrant Downtown Oakland neighborhood, the property benefits from proximity to key transportation hubs like the Oakland City Center - 12th Street BART station, approximately 0.3 miles away, and the 19th Street BART elevator just steps away at 0.09 miles. Nearby dining options such as The Lunch Box, Sham Falafel & Shawarma, and Alma, all within a 0.1-mile radius, provide convenient choices for lunch breaks. Nearby parking facilities, including Oakland Public Parking Garage and Kaiser Permanente Parking Garage, are within walking distance. Additional points of interest include The Empyrean Towers hotel 0.28 miles away and Lincoln University 0.17 miles away, adding further value to the location for tenants.

4 Spaces Available

Suite 1000

Space Type

General Office

Lease Rate

TBD

Total Space

2,475 SF

Floor

10

Divisible Space

2,475 - 2,475 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

Modified Gross

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Full build out

Space Number

1000

Suite 300

Space Type

General Office

Lease Rate

TBD

Total Space

2,475 SF

Floor

3

Divisible Space

2,475 - 2,475 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

Modified Gross

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Full build out

Space Number

300

Suite 400

Space Type

General Office

Lease Rate

TBD

Total Space

2,257 SF

Floor

4

Divisible Space

2,257 - 2,257 SF

Available Date

Jul 1, 2026

Lease Type

Modified Gross

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Full build out

Space Number

400

Suite 600

Space Type

General Office

Lease Rate

TBD

Total Space

2,475 SF

Floor

6

Divisible Space

2,475 - 2,475 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

Modified Gross

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Build Type

Full build out

Space Number

600

Contacts

Ryan Dalton

Cushman & Wakefield

Location

Located at 1736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, this property is part of the Downtown Oakland neighborhood and Bay Area market.

Contact Listing Broker
Ryan Dalton

Cushman & Wakefield

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