1230 5th Avenue Project

The 1230 5th Avenue Project is a multi-family housing development in San Rafael, California, managed by the City of San Rafael. The project involves the demolition of an existing one-story commercial building on a 0.65-acre site to construct a 13-story residential building totaling 198,893 square feet. The development will feature 187 to 188 residential units, ground-level lobbies, amenity spaces, and three levels of parking providing 157 to 169 spaces. The facility will also include a 250-kilowatt diesel-powered emergency standby generator. The project is designated as a small business set-aside and utilizes the State Density Bonus Law. Construction is scheduled to take place from January 1, 2026, through August 1, 2027, with phased timelines for demolition, site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. The project has been granted a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for In-Fill Development Projects, supported by technical assessments for traffic, noise, air quality, and stormwater. Primary points of contact include Principal Planner Kristina Estudillo and Owner Representative Monohan Pacific Corporation.