
Amoeba co-owners Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein, with Rhoades Planning Group
Amoeba Apartments
2455 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA, California
Amoeba Apartments is a new pre-construction residential development by Amoeba co-owners Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein, with Rhoades Planning Group in Berkeley, California.
Amoeba Apartments is a proposed student-housing development planned for 2455 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, put forward by co-owners Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein in partnership with Rhoades Planning Group, with architecture by Studio KDA.
The project is aimed squarely at students, with a bedroom mix skewed toward larger shared units. It is currently working through Berkeley's zoning and permitting review process, with construction cost and timeline still to be determined.
Key project details
- Location
- 2455 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA, Berkeley, California
- Developer
- Amoeba co-owners Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein, with Rhoades Planning Group
- Home types
- Student-oriented apartments including 15 three-bedroom, 10 four-bedroom, and 43 five-bedroom units
- Occupancy
- Construction cost and timeline not yet announced; project is in the zoning/permitting review stage as of September 2026
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Local amenities
Telegraph Avenue sits at the heart of one of Berkeley's most walkable and well-known commercial strips, long associated with independent shops, cafes, and record stores, immediately adjacent to the University of California, Berkeley campus. Specific nearby hospitals, grocers, parks, and schools have not been confirmed for this listing; details will be added as they become available.
Getting around
A Telegraph Avenue address puts residents close to the UC Berkeley campus core, an area well served by AC Transit bus routes and within reach of Berkeley's BART station for regional transit connections. Major regional access for the East Bay is provided by highways such as I-80 and I-580. Specific transit stops and routes serving this address will be confirmed as more details emerge.
About Amoeba co-owners Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein, with Rhoades Planning Group
Amoeba Apartments is being brought forward by co-owners Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein alongside Rhoades Planning Group, a firm engaged in shepherding the project through Berkeley's approvals process, with design work by Studio KDA. As a smaller, locally driven proposal rather than a large-scale production builder project, its reputation will develop alongside the project itself as it advances through review.
Buying pre-construction at Amoeba Apartments
Amoeba Apartments is still working through Berkeley's zoning and permitting review process, so formal pricing, deposit structures, and closing details have not yet been established. In general, buying into a pre-construction project at an early stage — once approvals are secured and sales begin — can offer buyers access to a wider selection of unit types and pricing before a project sells down, though it also means committing before construction is complete.
Typical pre-construction purchases involve a purchase agreement and a deposit that may be structured in stages over time, followed by an interim occupancy period (for condominium-style projects) before final closing. Because this is a California project, buyers should be aware that state real estate law governs rescission and disclosure rights for new-home purchases here, and the specific terms will be set out in the purchase documentation once sales launch; buyers should review all contract terms carefully with independent legal counsel before signing.
Registering early with LIQWD is a straightforward way to be notified as Amoeba Apartments moves from planning and approvals into an active sales phase, including when pricing, floor plans, and deposit structures are formally announced by the ownership group.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amoeba Apartments?
Amoeba Apartments is a proposed student-oriented apartment project planned for 2455 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California, put forward by co-owners Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein with Rhoades Planning Group, and designed by Studio KDA.
What size units will be available?
The plan includes 15 three-bedroom units, 10 four-bedroom units, and 43 five-bedroom units, oriented toward student and shared living arrangements.
What is the current status of the project?
As of September 2026, Amoeba Apartments is in the zoning and permitting review stage in Berkeley. Construction cost and timeline have not yet been announced.
How much will units cost?
Pricing has not been released for Amoeba Apartments. Once the builder confirms costs, that information will be added here.
When will Amoeba Apartments be ready for occupancy?
An occupancy timeline has not been set, as the project is still moving through zoning and permitting review with the City of Berkeley.
Where is Amoeba Apartments located?
The project address is 2455 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California, close to the University of California, Berkeley campus.
How can I register for updates on this project?
Buyers and prospective renters interested in Amoeba Apartments can register through LIQWD to receive updates as pricing, unit details, and approvals progress become available.
Information last updated October 1, 2026. Details are provided by the builder and may change without notice.
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