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Living in Oakland

Jack London Square

Stacked front-load washer and dryer tucked into a closet with louvered door at Fourth Street East apartment, set against light wood flooring and white walls.

In-Home Laundry Convenience

Every apartment at Fourth Street East has its own full-size, vented washer and dryer.

Fun & Unique Things to do in Jack London Square

Waterfront walks, historic landmarks, markets, live music, and standout dining all in one place.

White minimalist bike with a bright green rear rim leaning against a dark metal wall, with a person’s shadow cast beside it on the sidewalk.

Do You Need a Car to Live in Oakland?

Explore the most walkable neighborhoods, commuting options, and what life without a car really looks like.

Evening view from the East Bay looking across the San Francisco Bay toward downtown San Francisco, with the Bay Bridge illuminated at dusk and city lights stretching across the skyline.

Getting to San Francisco from Jack London Square

Compare time, cost, comfort, and convenience of BART, ferry, or Bay Bridge.

Fireside resident lounge with a wall-mounted linear fireplace, large TV, modern seating, and floor-to-ceiling windows opening to an outdoor courtyard at Fourth Street East Apartments.

Cozy Fireside Lounges at Fourth Street East

Fireside moments are woven throughout the community, giving you multiple ways to unwind, connect, or simply enjoy a quieter pause—indoors or out.

A modern loft-style apartment with double-height ceilings, tall upper-level windows, and a mezzanine overlooking the great room. The main level includes a kitchen with bar seating, light wood cabinetry, recessed lighting, and a living area with a sofa and TV. Doors to a bathroom and bedroom line the hallway beneath the loft.

Unique Loft Living in Downtown Oakland

Double-height ceilings, bright interiors, and private decks.

Outdoor balcony at Fourth Street East with a wooden dining table, bench seating, lounge chairs, and table settings, surrounded by modern building façades

Apartment Living, Balcony Included

Explore units w private balconies that bring in light, air, and outdoor comfort.

Row of treadmills and cardio machines inside the Fourth Street East fitness center, with tall industrial windows, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and modern lighting.

Inside the 2,000+ SF Fitness Center

An expansive gym environment with high ceilings, sunlight, premium equipment, and room to mov

Design-forward clubhouse with game tables, tall black-framed windows, a charcoal tile fireplace wall, and lounge seating accented with yellow pillows.

Fourth Street East’s Clubhouse: A Space with Range

A bright, design-forward space with games, lounge zones, a full bar setup, and room to unwind.

Coworking lounge with tall windows, sculptural chandeliers, lounge seating, a long communal table, shuffleboard and ping pong tables, greenery, and a modern fireplace wall.

The Spacious Coworking & Community Lounge

A bright, modern space with tall windows, lounge seating, work areas, a kitchentte, and game tables for quick breaks.