Metered street parking, Nearby parking lot
Downtown Historic Firehouse Presentation Space
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50 people - •
4 hr min - •
1800 sq ft
"They were amazing, from the deal they offered us for being a non-profit, to the amazing..." Courtney K.
"This is a great, unique space!" Arthur W.
"This Space was perfect!" Jazmin M.
$
125/hr
4 hr min
8+ hour discount
10% off
- Jacobian typically responds within 6 hrs
Cancel for free within 24 hours
COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
To help limit the spread of the coronavirus, Peerspace has provided guidelines for hosts so guests can book with peace of mind. Learn More
All hosts are required to do the following prior to each booking:
- Sweep, mop, vacuum and clean the space.
- Supply a hand washing station with soap, warm water, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Clean common areas allowing guest access including bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances.
- Collect and clean dishes, silverware, and other provided host amenities, if applicable.
- Remove garbage and add new lining to cans.
About the Space
This dynamic space, located in a historic firehouse built in downtown Oakland in 1909, is perfect for your next corporate meeting, presentation, training or seminar. At 1800 square feet, you can easily tailor the open space to any setup you like, as we can accommodate many seating arrangements from theater style to semi-circle to breakout sessions. High ceilings with airy modern arches complement the openness of the space. \\\We have available a new projector, screen, tables, speakers, microphone, WiFi and 50 chairs included/// ///Ask about discounts if booking more than 8 hours or multiple days during the week.\\\ Do you need catering for your event? Our onsite professional chef can prepare delicious options for you and your guests.(Separate quote will be provided) Just two blocks from the Lake Merritt BART station, we are in a prime, vibrant area of Downtown Oakland, near the Jack London neighborhood.
Parking options
Parking description
Street parking is available. A pay parking lot is located 1 block away at 8th Street and Harrison Street.
General Rules
This is a non-smoking building.
No pets or animals are allowed in the building.
Please leave this historic building in condition it was found. Our staff cleans and has the space ready for each event. Additional cleaning fee of $50 will be added for confetti cleanup.
Ask about discounts if booking more than 8 hours in a single calendar week day.
Discounts are not applied for weekend bookings.
**A security guard will be provided for bookings on weekends and outside the hours of 8am to 5pm during week days. The security guard cost will be added to bookings after 5pm and weekends.
Insurance Policy:
Additional event insurance is required and may be obtained through https://www.theeventhelper.com/
Lessee agrees that it shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain a policy of
commercial general liability insurance (including contractual liability) in an amount not less
than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
Cancellation Policy:
Per PeerSpace Agreement
All ages are allowed in the space
Included in your booking
Amenities
WiFi
Tables
Chairs
Projector
Screen
Flip Charts
Whiteboard
PrinterFeatures
Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakout SpaceOther
10 Foldable Tables
50 Chairs
Don't see an amenity you're looking for? Ask the host, Jacobian
Location
Operating Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Cancellation Policy
Grace period
All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.Flexible
Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
Reviews (32)
Courtney K. booked a training for 40 people
Program Coordinator
Yes, I would book again.
They were amazing, from the deal they offered us for being a non-profit, to the amazing work that Jake put into helping us with things like setup that we did not consider to be a part of his job. They completely accommodated us and the space was amazing. The history of the building made it a special workplace environment. The chairs they had were great, didn't expect such high-quality padding. They were quick to respond to anything we needed and we would definitely book again!
August 3, 2019
Arthur W. booked an off-site for 21 people
Executive Assistant
Yes, I would book again.
This is a great, unique space! We had a lovely time and it worked really well for our two day strategy retreat. Jake was pleasure to work with and VERY accommodating! We will definitely use this venue again!
June 27, 2019
Jazmin M. booked an off-site for 40 people
Partnership and Programming Manager
Yes, I would book again.
This Space was perfect! Incredibly well lit, spacious, and easy to get to from downtown or the lake area. Having a separate area for the kitchen/bathroom was also a plus so we weren't distracted by movement towards food or to bio breaks. Jake, the person who set-up/let us in, was super easy to work with and helpful upon arrival and departure. I would absolutely consider returning for a future event/recommend this space to other folks looking for a space.
June 6, 2019
Tiyanna G. booked an event for 50 people
Yes, I would book again.
The space was clean. Easy to locate and near public transportation. The guard helped direct guests to the right location and reminded us of our remaining time. The host also helped bring in party supplies. I would totally recommended people to use Peerspace to book party venues.
June 2, 2019
Rahul I. booked an event for 40 people
Yes, I would book again.
Perfect space for a medium-size gathering. The quality of the building and its appointments are excellent - the engineer in me appreciates that.
May 19, 2019
Gabi F. booked an off-site for 25 people
Admin & Operations Manager
Yes, I would book again.
We ran a workshop for executives and software engineers and the space was perfect! I would definitely recommend it. - Excellent location within walking distance to Lake Merritt Bart station - The space allows for different configurations of tables & chairs - to cater for different types of events - Metered street parking is available and relatively easy to find - The host was outstanding from start to finish: very responsive throughout the booking process and attentive to our requirements (including receiving our workshop material box delivered by FedEx one day prior) - The host set up the space prior to our arrival - ensuring we had all we needed to run a successful workshop - and made himself available during the workshop in case we needed anything Tips when booking this space: - in your invite to your attendees/group - ensure to add a note that the building is a former firehouse (as some ppl might think they are on the wrong location) - Confirm w/ host what are the current options for parking (as some of the nearby parking lots are not permitted to be used) - If booking an event during winter, be sure to dress warm - as it can get cold since it's a spacious location with very high ceilings
March 6, 2019
Ben G. booked a production for 20 people
Yes, I would book again.
Great location and great host !
February 26, 2019
Kara M. booked an off-site for 50 people
VP, People
Yes, I would book again.
Space was excellent - host was super responsive, present, prepared and very thorough. Space is lovely - lots of natural light, great for a smallish conference group & excellent downtown location. Fun to raise the larger fire engine door to have a lot of natural light and air in the space. We'll be back!
October 19, 2018