1207 North Capitol Avenue Residential Project

The 1207 North Capitol Avenue Residential Project, solicitation number 2025090597, involves the demolition of a 3,680 square foot single-family residence to construct a five-story, 128-unit affordable housing development in San Jose, California. The project features a U-shaped building with a maximum height of 53 feet and two inches, consisting of low-income units and one market-rate manager's unit. Ground floor amenities include two lobbies, a fitness room, yoga studio, game room, community kitchen, offices, bike storage, and a package room. The site will include a courtyard with a 52-space surface parking lot, solar panels on the roof, and a new 24-foot wide right-in, right-out driveway on North Capitol Avenue. The project has undergone extensive environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration approved by the City of San Jose on December 15, 2025. Key environmental assessments identified lead contamination in shallow soil and potential chlorinated solvent impacts from off-site sources, requiring specific excavation and waste disposal protocols. Mitigation measures include Tier 4 engine requirements for construction emissions, protections for nesting birds, and adherence to Cal/OSHA and NESHAP standards for the removal of asbestos and lead-based paint. Transportation analysis confirms the project meets VMT and TDM screening criteria, though it requires a fair-share contribution toward safety corridor improvements on North Capitol Avenue.