1200 Lakeshore is a pet-friendly luxury apartment on the shores of sparkling Lake Merritt, in Oakland California.
The 26-floor "mid-century modern" building was constructed between 1964 and 1967, and is the tallest structure on Lake Merritt.
As a luxury property, it boasts a host of amenities, including spacious apartments with hardwood floors, large balconies, upgrade kitchens, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The property has a large social room with a kitchen and theater television, state-of-the-art fitness center, laundry facilities and bike-racks. There is a rooftop patio area with desert-themed landscaping.
Building services include: dry cleaning pickup and delivery, and a 24/7 package system.
To insure the safety and privacy of residents, 1200 Lakeshore offers 24/7 onsite staff, controlled access, a secure parking garage, and security with night patrols.
The building is known for its many famous residents, which have included:
• Huey Newton, founder of the Black Panther Party, who occupied the top floor penthouse.
• Actress Candice Bergen, who won five Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for her eleven seasons on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown.
• Janet Napolitano, former Governor of Arizona, Secretary of Homeland Security, and President of the University of California.
• Famed jazz pianist and bandleader Earl "Fatha" Hines.
• Six-time NBA All-Star Stephen "Steph" Curry, who played for the Golden State Warriors.
• Stephen Kerr, coach for the Golden State Warriors and eight-time NBA champion.
• Rick Barry of the Oakland Oaks and SF Warriors.
1200 Lakeshore is just across the street from Lake Merritt, with its jogging, walking, and bicycling trails and many attractions. It's within easy walking distance of Jack London Square and Oakland Chinatown, and just a 10-minute walk from BART.