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Planning Commission Approves 1230 Fifth Avenue Development Project

Posted on December 3, 2025


Rendering of 930 Irwin Facing Northeast

On November 18, 2025, the San Rafael Planning Commission approved a proposal to build new housing at 1248 Fifth Avenue (1230 Fifth Avenue Project), located at the on the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and C Street.

This development is an SB-330 and State Density Bonus project.

About the Project

The project includes:

  • 188 residential units
  • 19 affordable units available to very low income households
  • Ground-level lobbies and amenity spaces
  • 157 parking spaces

To view learn more about the project, visit: cityofsanrafael.org/1230-fifth-avenue.

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