1230 Fifth Ave | San Rafael | MEHC Says Yes
New Construction
Address: 1248 Fifth Avenue
Current Status: Approved | Last Action: November 18, 2025 | Proposed, Pre-application submitted, Approved
189 total units, 19 affordable units
This is a Senate Bill 330 project, that has been formally submitted (as of March 2025) in San Rafael. As of June 2025, it is under review.
It will be a 12 story multi-family development with 187 units. 19 of the units will be affordable to very low-income individuals and families. The affordable units will match the market rate units exactly in size and amenities. It will also include lobbies and shared amenity spaces. More information here.
More Information: Planning Department Information
Project News
- SF Yimby: 1230 5th Ave qualifies for CEQA exemption
November 25, 2025San Rafael, 1230 Fifth Ave, Housing News, Projects - Marin IJ: Developing housing in downtown San Rafael is a good thing
November 25, 2025San Rafael, 1030 3rd Street-900 A Street, 1230 Fifth Ave, Housing News - Marin IJ: Two multifamily housing projects in San Rafael are approved
November 19, 2025San Rafael, 1030 3rd Street-900 A Street, 1230 Fifth Ave, Housing News, Projects - Marin IJ: A new project is proposed in San Rafael
September 26, 2025San Rafael, 1230 Fifth Ave, 790 Mission Ave - Marin IJ: New San Rafael housing project would provide 189 apartments
January 1, 2025San Rafael, 1230 Fifth Ave, Housing News, Media, Projects