Art Ark

Art Ark is a 148-unit affordable housing development targeting emerging artists in San Jose. Most of the units are designed with different artistic media in mind so that there is a unit for all types of artists, from sculptors to painters to performing artists. The common areas created are designed to support the artist in showing off or performing their work.
  • Owner: San Jose Artist Housing, L.P.
  • Address: 1058 South Fifth Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (map)
  • Phone: 408-286-8010
  • Fax: 408-294-8012
  • Number of Units: 148 units
  • Type of Units: Studios & 2 bedrooms
  • Rent Restrictions: 30%, 40% and 50% AMI
  • Date Completed: December 2006
  • Management Company: EAH, Inc.
  • Contact Management: Lester Fontecha, aa-manager@eahhousing.org
  • Website: http://www.eahhousing.org
  • Availability: Please call management
  • General Partner: AOF / Pacific Affordable Housing Corp.
  • Developer: CORE Development, Inc.
  • Investor Limited Partner: Related Capital
  • Architect: David Baker + Associates
  • Density: 69 units/acre
  • Total Development Cost: $34,808,649
  • Affordability: High Density Affordable Rental