Radio Lofts at 530 East 8th Street is one of Oakland's earliest live/work loft developments. Originally housing Miller's Radio and Television Supply, the 1955 building was converted to live/work lofts in the late 1980s - years before the Jack London Square warehouse conversion wave - and later made available for sale.

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Q: What are the units like at Radio Lofts?

The building has 7 residential lofts on the second floor and 3 more lofts plus commercial spaces on the ground floor. 1- and 2-bedroom configurations from 900 to 2,500 square feet with dual-pane thermal windows, open floor plans, and in-unit laundry hookups in most units.

Q: Where is Radio Lofts located?

530 East 8th Street is in Oakland's East Lake area, a few blocks from the Brooklyn Basin waterfront redevelopment and close to Lake Merritt. The Lake Merritt BART station is under a mile away.

Q: What is the history of Radio Lofts?

The building housed Miller's Radio and Television Supply from 1955. It was converted to live/work lofts in the late 1980s, making it one of Oakland's first residential loft conversions, predating the 1990s Jack London Square warehouse wave by several years.

Q: What amenities does Radio Lofts offer?

On-site parking, secure lobby entry, landscaped common area with deck furniture and a BBQ, in-unit laundry hookups in most units, and a common laundry facility.

Radio Lofts at 530 East 8th Street in Oakland’s East Lake neighborhood is one of Oakland’s earliest live/work loft developments. Originally housing Miller’s Radio and Television Supply since 1955, the building was converted to live/work lofts in the late 1980s — years before the Jack London Square warehouse conversion wave — and later made available for ownership.

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The Building

7 residential lofts on the second floor and 3 additional lofts plus commercial spaces on the ground floor create a mixed-use building with a small community of live/work residents. The secure lobby, landscaped common area with deck furniture and a community BBQ, and on-site parking give the building practical amenities for daily use.

The Units

1- and 2-bedroom loft configurations from 900 to 2,500 square feet. Dual-pane thermal windows, open floor plans, and in-unit laundry hookups in most units. The range of unit sizes includes some of the larger individual loft footprints in Oakland’s boutique loft inventory.

Location

530 East 8th Street is in the East Lake area, a few blocks from the Brooklyn Basin waterfront redevelopment and close to Lake Merritt. Lake Merritt BART is under a mile away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Radio Lofts?

One of Oakland’s earliest live/work loft developments at 530 East 8th Street. 1955 radio supply building converted in the late 1980s. 7 residential lofts on the second floor and ground-floor commercial spaces.

What are the units like at Radio Lofts?

1- and 2-bedroom configurations from 900 to 2,500 square feet. Dual-pane windows, open floor plans, in-unit laundry hookups in most units.

Where is Radio Lofts located?

530 East 8th Street in East Lake, near Brooklyn Basin and Lake Merritt. Lake Merritt BART under a mile. Jack London Square and downtown Oakland a short drive.

What is the history of Radio Lofts?

Housed Miller’s Radio and Television Supply from 1955. Converted in the late 1980s, making it one of Oakland’s first residential loft conversions, predating the 1990s Jack London Square wave.

What amenities does Radio Lofts offer?

On-site parking, secure lobby, landscaped common area with deck and BBQ, in-unit laundry hookups and common laundry.

How does Radio Lofts compare to other Oakland loft buildings?

Among Oakland’s earliest live/work conversions. East Lake location near Brooklyn Basin and Lake Merritt distinguishes it from Waterfront Warehouse District lofts.

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