The California Building

1736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612

  • 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 Apr 27, 2025

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.

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Ryan Dalton

Cushman & Wakefield

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  • City Oakland, CA
  • Neighborhood Downtown Oakland
  • Zip Code 94612
  • Market Bay Area

Points of Interest

  • 19th Street BART Street Elevator

    0.09 miles

  • Oakland City Center - 12th Street

    0.31 miles

  • Lake Merritt

    0.67 miles

  • Oakland-Jack London Square

    0.92 miles

  • West Oakland

    1.51 miles

  • MacArthur

    1.53 miles

  • Emeryville

    2.68 miles

  • Ashby

    3.20 miles

  • Fruitvale

    3.25 miles

  • Downtown Berkeley

    4.38 miles

  • Alameda County Fueling Station

    0.41 miles

  • Chevron

    0.45 miles

  • eVgo

    0.60 miles

  • Propel

    0.67 miles

  • True Zero

    0.67 miles

  • Arco

    0.77 miles

  • Shell

    0.83 miles

  • Quick stop

    1.20 miles

  • ChargePoint

    1.23 miles

  • Electrify America

    1.37 miles

  • Oakland Public Parking Garage

    0.05 miles

  • Kaiser Permanente Parking Garage

    0.07 miles

  • 1800 Harrison Garage

    0.14 miles

  • The Rotunda Garage

    0.21 miles

  • Kaiser Center Parking Garage

    0.23 miles

  • The Uptown Parking

    0.24 miles

  • 18th St Uptown Parking Lot

    0.26 miles

  • Telegraph Plaza Public Parking Garage

    0.28 miles

  • Clay Street Garage

    0.31 miles

  • City Center Parking Garage

    0.35 miles

  • The Empyrean Towers

    0.28 miles

  • Ramada Oakland Downtown City Center

    0.31 miles

  • Moxy Oakland Downtown

    0.35 miles

  • Trending Inn

    0.36 miles

  • Hampton Inn

    0.38 miles

  • Residence Inn

    0.38 miles

  • AC Hotel

    0.39 miles

  • Oakland Marriott City Center

    0.43 miles

  • Courtyard Oakland Downtown

    0.48 miles

  • The Washington Inn

    0.49 miles

  • The Lunch Box

    0.02 miles

  • Sham Falafel & Shawarma

    0.03 miles

  • Alma

    0.03 miles

  • Genji

    0.05 miles

  • Happy Donuts

    0.05 miles

  • Aburaya

    0.05 miles

  • Pho 84

    0.06 miles

  • Molcajete

    0.06 miles

  • Zenful Juice

    0.06 miles

  • Rush Bowls

    0.06 miles

  • Envision Academy of Arts & Technology

    0.14 miles

  • Lincoln University

    0.17 miles

  • Oakland School For The Arts

    0.17 miles

  • Lincoln Elementary School

    0.47 miles

  • American Indian Public Charter School

    0.48 miles

  • Saint Paul's Episcopal School

    0.52 miles

  • Westlake Middle School

    0.65 miles

  • KIPP: Bridge Academy

    0.66 miles

  • Street Academy High School

    0.75 miles

  • KIPP Bridge College Preparatory School

    0.76 miles

  • Starlite Child Development Center

    0.30 miles

  • Small Trans Depot

    0.34 miles

  • Family Bridges Lake Merritt Child Care Center

    0.37 miles

  • Little Stars Pre-School

    0.40 miles

  • Laney College Child Care Center

    0.92 miles

  • Casa De Los Niños

    0.95 miles

  • The Lake School

    0.98 miles

  • East Bay Academy

    1.21 miles

  • St Mary's Center Preschool

    1.22 miles

  • Snow White Pre School

    1.30 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of office space is available to lease at The California Building?

The property includes 3 Office spaces located on 3 floors. Availabilities total 7,425 square feet of office space.

Is The California Building suitable for a small business?

Yes, availabilities here may be suitable for small businesses with 3 office spaces under 5,000 square feet available.

Does The California Building have parking?
Yes, the property offers 110 parking spaces with a parking ratio of 3.00 / 1,000 SF.
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