Paul Robeson Building Emergency Demolition Project

The Paul Robeson Building Emergency Demolition Project, managed by the Oakland Unified School District, involves the complete demolition of the existing structure located at 1025 Second Avenue in Oakland, California. This emergency action is necessitated by longstanding structural deterioration and persistent hazardous conditions, including recurring unauthorized entry, vandalism, and fire activity. The primary objective of the project is to eliminate these immediate threats to protect the health and safety of students, district personnel, emergency responders, and the surrounding community. The project is classified under NAICS code 238910 and is designated as an emergency action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines section 15269(c). The forecast for this project was posted on September 11, 2026, with Pranita Ranbhise serving as the primary point of contact. The scope of work focuses on the total removal of the building to mitigate ongoing public safety risks.