Where is Clara E. Chan Lee Residences located?
Clara E. Chan Lee Residences is located in Oakland’s Chinatown neighborhood near Lake Merritt BART Station. Our affordable senior apartment community offers convenient access to public transportation and neighborhood resources.
What is nearby the community?
Nearby destinations include Oakland Chinatown, Laney College, downtown Oakland, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, libraries, parks, and healthcare services. Lake Merritt BART provides connections to destinations throughout the Bay Area.
What makes Clara E. Chan Lee Residences unique?
Our 97-apartment community combines affordable senior housing with shared gathering spaces and a convenient Chinatown location. Developed by EBALDC and professionally managed by WinnResidential, the community honors Clara E. Chan Lee and the neighborhood’s history of civic leadership.
Floor Plans & Apartment Features
What floor plans are available?
Studio: 377 square feet with one bathroom.
One-bedroom: 463 square feet with one bathroom.
Two-bedroom: 791 square feet with one bathroom.
Visit our Floor Plans page to explore your options. Contact our leasing team for current availability, rental rates, and help choosing a layout that fits your needs.
What features do the apartments offer?
Apartments feature fully equipped kitchens, generously sized living and dining areas, natural light, large bedrooms with storage, and spacious bathrooms. Browse the floor plans and ask our leasing team about the features of a specific apartment.
Do apartments have patios or balconies?
Select floor plans include a private patio or balcony. Our leasing team can help you identify apartments with outdoor space and confirm availability.
Is laundry available inside the apartments?
Please contact our leasing team to confirm laundry arrangements and whether your preferred apartment includes laundry equipment or hookups.
Community Amenities
What amenities does Clara E. Chan Lee Residences offer?
Residents can enjoy a community room, computer room, rooftop lounge and garden, and landscaped outdoor gathering spaces. The community also offers bicycle parking, elevator access, on-site management, and resident and supportive services.
Does the community offer parking?
Bicycle parking is available. Please contact the leasing office for information about vehicle parking, availability, and any associated fees.
Is the community pet-friendly?
Please contact our leasing team for the current pet policy, including permitted pets, any restrictions, deposits, or monthly fees.
Affordable Housing & Eligibility
Is Clara E. Chan Lee Residences affordable housing?
Yes. Clara E. Chan Lee Residences is an affordable, income-restricted senior apartment community in Oakland, California. Age, household income, and other program eligibility requirements apply.
How do I know if I qualify?
Contact our leasing team to review the age requirements, household size, applicable income limits, and other program criteria. The team can explain the qualification process and the documents needed to determine eligibility.
What are the income limits?
Income limits depend on household size and the designated affordability level of the apartment. Request the current income-limit schedule from our leasing team to review the requirements that apply to your household.
How much is the rent?
Rental rates vary by floor plan and designated affordability level. Contact the leasing office for the current rental schedule, availability, and details about any additional charges.
Do you accept Section 8 or other housing vouchers?
Housing vouchers are welcome. Let our leasing team know which voucher program you participate in so they can explain the application process and coordinate any required steps with your housing agency.
What documents are needed to apply and qualify?
The application process includes verification of household information, age, income, and any other required program criteria. Depending on your circumstances, requested documents may include identification, Social Security or pension benefit statements, pay stubs, asset statements, and voucher paperwork. Contact our leasing team for the checklist that applies to your household.
What utilities are included in rent?
Please contact the leasing office for the current utility information, including which services are included and which are paid separately.
Senior Living
Is this a 55+ senior apartment community?
Yes. Clara E. Chan Lee Residences serves adults age 55 and older. Contact our leasing team for the specific household age requirements, including how they apply to additional occupants.
What can seniors enjoy at the community?
Residents can spend time with neighbors in the community room, use the computer room, or relax in the rooftop lounge and garden. Nearby transit, shopping, and neighborhood resources help residents stay connected to daily activities and the broader Oakland community.
Are accessible features available?
The community offers elevator access. Contact our leasing team to discuss specific apartment accessibility features and any accommodation needs.
Tours & Applications
How do I schedule a tour?
Contact our leasing team through the website’s Contact Us page to ask about tour availability. The team can explain your options and answer questions before your visit.
How do I apply?
Contact the leasing office for current application instructions and availability information. Our team can guide you through the next steps and explain affordable housing qualification requirements.
Is there a waiting list?
Contact our leasing team to find out whether applications are being accepted and whether a waiting list is open. The team can explain the current process for submitting an application or joining the list.
What are the lease terms and application fees?
Please contact the leasing office for current lease terms and any applicable application fees. Review these details with the team before submitting your application.
Resident Services
What resident services are available?
The community offers resident and supportive services to help connect residents with useful resources. Contact on-site management for information about current services and how to access them.
How do residents pay rent or request maintenance?
Contact on-site management for approved rent payment methods and maintenance request instructions. The team can also explain whether online resident portal services are available and how to access them.