The U at California

1598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Retail - Freestanding
  • Property Size 25,000 SF
  • Lot Size 0.29 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 2025
  • Date Updated Apr 10, 2025
The U at California is a new 8-story, 207 unit mixed-use project on the corner of University Ave & California St. High-visibility retail located 0.8 miles from the UC Berkeley campus and just a few blocks from Downtown BerkeleyThe U at California is a new 8-story, 207 unit mixed-use project on the corner of University Ave & California St. High-visibility retail located 0.8 miles from the UC Berkeley campus and just a few blocks from Downtown Berkeley. High-traffic and transit heavy University Ave is Berkeley’s main thoroughfare to Downtown & the UC Berkeley campus
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Highlights

  • -5 Retail spaces available:
  • Suite 160: 811 SF
  • Suite 161: 1,074 SF
  • Suite 162: 675 SF
  • Suite 163: 668 SF
  • Suite 164: 1,026 SF
  • -Spaces can be combined for total of 4,254 SF.
  • -High ceilings 18 - 21 feet. All spaces can add mezzanine for extra office / storage
  • -High-traffic and transit heavy University Ave is Berkeley’s main thoroughfare to Downtown & the UC Berkeley campus
  • -Excellent neighborhood co-tenancy with BodyRok, Bageltopia, Three Stone Hearth, Target, Trader Joe’s, Mike’s Bikes & Nation’s Giant Hamburgers all within 3 blocks
  • -Downtown Berkeley is a regional destination for food, entertainment and the arts with over 150 restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment venues with over 2 million annual theater and cinema patrons
  • -Excellent Demographics: $4.04B in total spending power (Palo Alto $2.97B, Walnut Creek $2.07B)

Spaces Available

Contacts

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John Polyzoides

Chromata Retail

Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    94/100 Walker's Paradise

  • Transit Score ®

    69/100 Good Transit

  • Bike Score ®

    100/100 Biker's Paradise
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  • City Berkeley, CA
  • Neighborhood Central Berkeley
  • Zip Code 94703
  • Market Bay Area

Points of Interest

  • North Berkeley

    0.31 miles

  • Downtown Berkeley

    0.64 miles

  • Berkeley

    1.16 miles

  • Ashby

    1.33 miles

  • Emeryville

    2.17 miles

  • El Cerrito Plaza

    2.46 miles

  • MacArthur

    2.96 miles

  • Redwood Valley Railway

    3.18 miles

  • El Cerrito del Norte

    4.29 miles

  • 19th Street BART Street Elevator

    4.42 miles

  • Chevron

    0.09 miles

  • UC Gas & Food

    0.36 miles

  • Shell

    0.39 miles

  • #1 Gas

    0.40 miles

  • Mobil

    0.84 miles

  • SP

    0.86 miles

  • Valero

    0.94 miles

  • eVgo

    1.19 miles

  • Volta

    1.39 miles

  • Chargepoint

    1.44 miles

  • Center Street Garage

    0.55 miles

  • Allston Way Garage

    0.59 miles

  • University Hall West Lot

    0.72 miles

  • UCB Parking

    0.73 miles

  • Oxford Garage

    0.73 miles

  • North Extension Lot

    0.78 miles

  • Alta Bates parking

    0.80 miles

  • Genetics Underground Garage

    0.83 miles

  • RSF Garage

    0.90 miles

  • Wellman Courtyard

    0.95 miles

  • North Beach Pizza

    0.00 miles

  • Himalayan flavors

    0.04 miles

  • Three Stone Hearth

    0.05 miles

  • West coast pizza

    0.15 miles

  • Taqueria Montecristo

    0.18 miles

  • Long Life Vegi House

    0.19 miles

  • Bangkok Thai Cuisine

    0.19 miles

  • The King’s Feet

    0.23 miles

  • Noor Indian Fusion Kitchen

    0.25 miles

  • Nation's Giant Hamburgers

    0.28 miles

  • Target

    0.22 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    0.38 miles

  • Mi Tierra

    0.68 miles

  • Monterey Market

    0.76 miles

  • Andronico's

    0.79 miles

  • Milan Indian Grocery

    0.81 miles

  • Epicurious Garden

    0.89 miles

  • Safeway

    0.90 miles

  • The Campus Store

    1.13 miles

  • Berkeley Bowl

    1.15 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does retail space at 1598 University Ave cost?

The price for retail space for lease at 1598 University Ave is available upon request. Pricing of commercial spaces is largely dependent on things like location — especially proximity to areas that can be easily reached by car or public transit or enjoy high foot traffic — the overall size, features and condition of the space, and the lease structure. Safety and security in the area can also play an important role in choosing the most suitable retail space for a business.

What kind of retail space can I rent at 1598 University Ave?

The property has 4,254 square feet of rentable Freestanding space. Rental opportunities here are available under NNN lease terms.

The building accommodates a Multi-Tenant lease setup. Use the contact form at the top of this page to schedule a tour of the property with a broker and get further details on this listing.

How many parking spots are available at 1598 University Ave?

Reach out to the listing broker for more information on vehicle access and parking options at or near this property, as well as additional amenities that complement the retail experience at 1598 University Ave. You can find 4 fuel station(s) within a 0.5-mile radius.

Are there any potentially competing retail businesses in the area?

No, there are no spaces zoned for retail activities within a 0.5-mile radius around 1598 University Ave.

Is 1598 University Ave located in a popular area for retail businesses?

The property is part of Central Berkeley.

Other popular areas for retail businesses in Bay Area include Sundale, Downtown Berkeley, Broadway Plaza.

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Chromata Retail

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