GISH APARTMENTS
35 E Gish Rd
San José, CA 95112
408-259-2330

www.GishApartments.org

First Community Housing has built a 35 unit transit-oriented family apartment complex (efficiencies, two- and three-bedrooms) that will remain at affordable rents for a period of 55 years.  Thirteen of the units have been set aside for residents with developmental disabilities.

OJK Architecture and Planning, AIA is an award-winning architectural firm that designed this mixed-use building to enhance the existing neighborhood.  The building includes a 7-Eleven and an additional small retail store with on-site parking for residents, retail customers, and visitors.

Gish Apartments won the citation award for excellence in architectural design from the American Institute of Architects, East Bay.

Green Features at Gish Apartments include:
	Photovoltaic electricity generation for common area use
	Energy-Star appliances
	Fluorescent light fixtures
	Low-flow water fixtures
	Linoleum and recycled content carpet
	No VOC/no formaldehyde cabinets
	Low emitting paints, adhesives, sealants
	Non-formaldehyde batt insulation
	Recycled content interior trim and baseboard
	Recycled content metal siding
	Energy-efficient, fiberglass windows
	Engineered structural lumber
	Sustainable harvest teak site benches and lobby furniture
	Reflective roof to reduce urban heat island effect
	Transit-oriented location adjacent to bus and light rail
	Free transit or “Eco Passes” to residents
	Preferred packing for card share program and fue efficient vehiclesl
	LEED for HOMES gold certification from the US Green Building Council- the first multi-family LEED for HOMES gold awarded in California!
	LEED New Construction 2.1 gold certified
	Build It GreenPoint Rated at 145 points
More information at the U.S. Green Building Council's website: www.usgbc.org, and at Build It Green's website: www.builditgreen.org

 BUILDING AMENITIES
On-Site Manager & Maintenance Staff
Laundry facility
Community Room/Lounge with kitchenette
Computer lab
Play structure
Picnic tables and benches
Each unit wired for internet access
"Green," non-toxic interior finishes and materials
Energy Star^® Appliances
Adjacent to bus and light rail
"Eco Passes" for all residents for free public transportation
On-site parking for residents, retail customers, and visitors

Basic groceries available at ground floor 7-Eleven store.