A new 141-unit luxury apartment complex in Redwood City held a completion ceremony Wednesday at the El Camino Real site of the former Mel’s Bowl sporting a name hearkening to its past.
“The Lane on the Boulevard” is a reference to the historic bowling alley and its iconic sign which was restored by developer SummerHill Apartment Communities and moved 2 miles away to the Redwood City Car Wash. Two plaques and photos commemorating the history and the Boicelli Family who owned the land for more than 100 years are also installed near the building’s entrance and lobby.
The project broke ground at 2585 El Camino Real last year and is a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 512 to 1,032 square feet. An announcement of the completion ceremony did not include rent prices but the developer did include five affordable units as part of the city’s approval. The three- and four-story complex also includes electric vehicle charging stations, a resident carpool Web portal and same-level parking.
“Our goal is to produce high-quality housing located near jobs, transportation and existing services. We are proud to put our name and reputation on The Lane on the Boulevard apartment community and we look forward to working with Redwood City on future opportunities,” Robert Freed, CEO of SummerHill Housing, said in a prepared statement.
So far, the complex has attracted primarily tech workers along with those in biotech, construction, luxury retail and Facebook, according to SummerHill.
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