1721 Broadway

1721 Broadway is a centrally located cultural and community space in downtown Oakland, just steps from BART and surrounded by local businesses, arts institutions, and transit. The building is the flagship location for Oakstop, a Black-owned, community-focused workspace and arts hub. CAST is currently seeking additional mission-aligned tenants to join this vibrant ecosystem and help shape a dynamic, inclusive future for arts, culture, and community in the heart of Oakland.
For more details about the office and retail spaces for lease, contact us below.
Available Spaces
1721 Broadway – 26,560 square feet
A space for artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural organizations looking to grow in community. With a mix of office, collaboration, and light production spaces available, the building supports a shared ecosystem rooted in collaboration, equity, and impact.
Building highlights include skylights, abundant natural light, nearby dining options, and iconic Art Deco architecture.
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- 2nd Floor (take a virtual tour)
- Exclusive Use: 422 SF
- Rentable Square Feet*: 559 SF
- Anticipated Monthly Rent: $1,320
Exclusive Use = the sq ft of the space that the tenant is renting (i.e., the space behind their locked door)
Rentable Sq Ft = includes the tenant’s share of the common area to which they have access (elevators, stairs, lobbies, corridors, 2nd floor bathrooms, bike room, etc.)
Quoted rates are for 501(C)3 organizations, all others please inquire.
*SF measurements are approximate, to be finalized prior to lease execution.
- 2nd Floor (take a virtual tour)
- Exclusive Use: 1,152 SF
- Rentable Square Feet*: 1,527 SF
- Anticipated Monthly Rent: $3,590
Exclusive Use = the sq ft of the space that the tenant is renting (i.e., the space behind their locked door)
Rentable Sq Ft = includes the tenant’s share of the common area to which they have access (elevators, stairs, lobbies, corridors, 2nd floor bathrooms, bike room, etc.)
Quoted rates are for 501(C)3 organizations, all others please inquire.
*SF measurements are approximate, to be finalized prior to lease execution.
- 2nd Floor (take a virtual tour)
- Exclusive Use: 737 SF
- Rentable Square Feet*: 977 SF
- Anticipated Monthly Rent: $2,300
Exclusive Use = the sq ft of the space that the tenant is renting (i.e., the space behind their locked door)
Rentable Sq Ft = includes the tenant’s share of the common area to which they have access (elevators, stairs, lobbies, corridors, 2nd floor bathrooms, bike room, etc.)
Quoted rates are for 501(C)3 organizations, all others please inquire.
*SF measurements are approximate, to be finalized prior to lease execution.
- Basement Floor (take a virtual tour)
- Exclusive Use: 567 SF
- Rentable Square Feet*: 812 SF
- Anticipated Monthly Rent: $1,220
Exclusive Use = the sq ft of the space that the tenant is renting (i.e., the space behind their locked door)
Rentable Sq Ft = includes the tenant’s share of the common area to which they have access (elevators, stairs, lobbies, corridors, 2nd floor bathrooms, bike room, etc.)
Quoted rates are for 501(C)3 organizations, all others please inquire.
*SF measurements are approximate, to be finalized prior to lease execution.

- Elevator serviced
- Multiple paid parking lots nearby
- Close to public transit (BART, AC Transit line 51A, 6, 12, and 21)
- Building Highlights: Skylights, Natural Light, Nearby Dining, Art Deco Architecture
- Located in the heart of Oakland’s Uptown Arts District
- Walk Score: 100 – Walker’s Paradise
- Ideal for creative offices, nonprofits & foundations, retail/showroom concepts, light arts related fabrication
