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    Albany, CA

    Bayside Commons COA

    3.1 (26 reviews)
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    We are moving to this condo in few months. Is there a playarea for kids nearby with swings, or anything similar?

    Yes, the complex has a picnic area with lawn for kids to play, a basketball court and Tennis court but most related to your situation, there a public park on Pierce street walking distance from us with lots of kids play structure. It located at… Read more

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    (2) some of the previous board members were mean and no longer serve as board of directors as of December 2010.

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    Gateview Homeowner's Assoc Management - 12th floor status

    Gateview Homeowner's Assoc Management

    (14 reviews)

    Gateview is a very old complex, and it is showing its age. There are a lot of structural problems,…read moreleaks, water issues, elevator problems. Currently two out of the seven elevators are out of order. One of the elevators is shut down because someone got stuck for two hours in the elevator today and had to be rescued. Unfortunately, this has happened to a lot of people. If you can walk the stairs, it's better. If you have children, don't have them take the elevator alone. Too many people live here, and the class of new people moving in has definitely gone down over the years. There is the smell of marijuana and cigarettes around the complex and within some units. Gateview is a block from the freeway and also a block from the railroad tracks. So expect a lot of traffic noise and train honking its horn super loud. My neighbors are noisy. Whether yours will be is a crapshoot. But remember that you'll share walls with other people. HOA rates go up every year and are quite high. So plan for this. As for management, currently we are between managers. We had two men for several years but they both left. This is good because they treated the residents very badly. The Board of Directors is well-meaning, but they are just volunteers. I think they are often out of their league in dealing with all of the problems from neglected maintenance. They also do a lot of projects that are not necessary but cost a lot of money. Most of the residents here aren't particularly friendly. It's a very urban-feeling place. People come and go, and most people are just staring at their phones. The laundry room gets extremely crowded so plan for a possible wait for machines. On the plus side, the parents like the Albany schools. There is 24/7 Security in the parking garage, although still vandalism of cars. There is underground parking and you would get one reserved space. So that is very good too.

    My suggestion is to rent first and, if you like it, then buy a unit. There are a lot of problems…read morehere, and you have to make sure that you can handle it. It's like a small city -- about 500 units with thousands of people and hundreds of dogs, including pit bulls and Dobermans. It's very overcrowded, too, with too many people crowded into some of these units. --It's a 50 year old building that hasn't been well maintained. The Maintenance staff is tiny and not well trained. There are only two HOA managers, and both can be rude and throw around their weight. It's an impossible job and they take it out on the residents. Gateview is managed by First Residential. Check out their very bad ratings on Yelp (they manage property in SF, LA etc etc) The biggest issues are water problems and leaks. The cold water can suddenly turn burning, steaming hot. I've turned on the cold water for a drink, and burned my mouth -- or my hands. HOA has tried to fix this problem, that affects most of the units in the CJ and DEF buildings. But they couldn't figure it out and now do nothing to solve it but blame the owners or the County. Leaks: To me, this is the biggest problem of all. You may get leaks from someone else's unit. Your unit may leak into someone else's unit. And then there are random leaks, and Maintenance staff are not equipped to do this type of plumbing work and often cause more problems than existed before. A licensed plumber should do the work, but the Board is too cheap to pay for it. If you balk about Maintenance staff damaging your walls to find this phantom leak, HOA will intimidate you until you submit. --Noise. Whether you have noise issues or not will depend on your neighbors and the environment. As for neighbors, you can't control that. If someone lives above you with thin hard flooring, has children running around, plays the drums, has a barking dog, it's going to be noisy. The dog situation is out of control here in terms of barking and poop and urine. Also, people do extensive remodeling of their units so you may hear power tools and hammers for a solid year. Again, you won't know until you get here. There are a lot of parties here too and marijuana smells, which you may get in your unit. Smokers as well. In terms of the environment, the units facing the water have 24/7 freeway noise, which will include sirens at all hours, trains blaring their horns, and those very annoying motorcycles and souped up cars. Make sure that you can handle it before buying. The units facing the water get very hot. Most of the units facing the hill in the back have way less freeway noise. However, they are dark and socked in by the hill, and mold is a real issue. DON"T buy a unit within earshot of the pool. The kids in the pool scream at the top of their lungs day and night, and there are a ton of children living here. --The Board of Directors; I think they are overwhelmed by the structural problems and focus on cosmetic work, although much of it doesn't need to be done. Consequently, HOA rates go up every year. Whenever the Board does a project, there are often more problems afterwards than we had to begin with. --The laundry room: a disaster. You will find this out if you move here. Inspect the machines thoroughly before you throw any clothes in there. People wash some gross things in there. --The people: some are nice, some are rude and inconsiderate, a few are mentally ill, lots of students, lots of parties and pot and cigarette smokers. If you have children, you probably will feel a sense of community because there are so many families here. Families tend to like it here because the Albany schools are decent. Most residents are recent immigrants from Asia, esp China, so if this is the case with you, you probably will like it here. There are two monthly groups for the elderly residents, one called Golden Circle, which has a potluck and movies, the other Super Seniors. -- Safety. I've lived here for a long time, and there hasn't been any violent crime on the property. But there has been theft, particularly vandalism to cars in the indoor parking garage. Also, don't park your cars on Pierce Street because break-ins are commonplace. There is also theft in the laundry room from other residents, unfortunately. Most people who live here are honest. But given that there are thousands of people, some are going to be dishonest. Bottom line: If you can afford it, buy a condo in a newer complex. It will have better soundproofing, fewer problems with leaks and water, better insulation and elevators. Buy one that only allows in small dogs or cats, not pit bulls, like Gateview does.

    Access Property Management

    Access Property Management

    (14 reviews)

    Basically Jan and her husband are lazy property managers. They use an unlicensed handyman who is…read morenot very competent. They send you to look at the property alone. When you ask them for a repair, they act like they're doing you a favor. Avoid if possible.

    I would strongly advise other property owners not to use Jan at Access Property Management to…read moremanage their rentals. We were very disappointed with Jan for the following reasons, among others: * Her email communication skills are atrocious, and she depends predominantly on email. In one case, the tenant forwarded me one of her emails and we tried to decrypt it together. In another, her email curtness and vagueness cost a significant amount of money. * She was fast to engage us in a contract, but exceptionally slow to contact the tenant to begin collecting rent. * The property began getting fines from the City of Richmond for an easy to fix issue caused by the tenant. She did nothing about it for 3 months. We were responsible for extraordinary compounded fines. * She does not do rent increases, unless asked by the landlord. Set your calendars. You have to ask her everytime and at the right time. * Her repair estimates come from a non-licensed contractor who does not list any address or other contact information on their estimate. * The work estimates were extraordinarily high. Need carpeting put into a 10x20 room? That's $6k. We got a bid from Home Depot and Abbey Carpets for $2k and $3.1k respectively. * She does not show your unit personally. She provides prospective tenants with the keys and sends them to view it themselves. * She only does showings at certain limited times on certain days. In a hot market, it took 22 weeks to rent out our property. We would not recommend using Access Property Management.

    Anchor Cove

    Anchor Cove

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    It's a shame, really. The units are big, they keep the grounds clean, and if you happen to work in…read morethe city it's a 10 minute bike ride to the ferry (the best commute I've ever had). There were many days I was thankful to have lived in this housing complex. The air smells so fresh and crisp. That's the good. The bad? The homeowners association. They are terrible. We fought with them constantly, over several questionable rules from their CC&R's, and one outright falsehood they kept perpetrating. Issue #1: Everyone takes their garbage out the night before, and pulls the cans back in the next day. *One* time I got home late from work and forgot to pull the cans back in the same day as pickup. I went out the following day and had a $50 ticket for "storing" cans outside the garage. I can understand not wanting people to be lazy and leave the cans out for a long time. But for a single instance of a 2nd day can recovery to result in a fine!? Issue #2: When we moved in we had a disassembled small kids slide/play structure neatly stacked in the corner of the front porch. Again we got a citation for 'storing', this time for items on the front porch. I could kinda have understood this one had the enforcement been consistent. My wife and I walked around and counted at least 7 other residents with similar sorts of things on their front porches as well. Why single us out? Issue #3: The garage. This is the big one. When we moved in we had assurances the garage could be used for weekend shop time (DIY projects, woodworking, crafts, etc.). But this was definitely not the case. We got cited for being too loud. And arguably, this was a valid complaint. I probably was. One day in particular I was planing some boards to width and that machine is particularly loud. I *only* ever used power tools in the middle of the day, never at night (after 7 or so) and never early in the morning. We're talking about a basic drill press, table saw, or sander here, not a jackhammer or welding torch. So, we tried to work with the HOA to agree on some fair use rules that would let me continue to do projects, but limit either the noise output to a certain level, or restrict to certain hours. We were never able to hammer out (no pun intended) an acceptable noise threshold level, and so I basically had to give up weekend workshop time. Here's the thing that really bothered me... someone on the HOA was convinced I was running an [illegal] commercial enterprise out of the garage. The evidence? My collection of tools. 'Why would anyone have so many tools *unless* they were making and selling things?', went the logic. You know what I was doing? Making coasters. For who? Family. When? For the holidays. As what? Gifts. There was a social component to the garage as well. On the weekends the kids from down the way would always come by and say hi. I would show them what I was working on. Neighbors would walk by and I would wave and chat. Sometimes a neighbor would even have a curious dog run into the garage and ask me for a couple pets. It was the primary way I felt connected to the Cove, but after we started fighting with the HOA it all went away. I lost my weekend recreation, and I lost my connection to the neighbors. So, we moved out. Your mileage may vary. If you move to Anchor Cove, be prepared for *strict* enforcement of the CC&Rs. They cause cold conformity, insular living, and lack of community engagement. Don't believe me? Take a tour around 6pm on a nice sunny weekday when people should be home from work out on their porches or just generally being neighborly. Or try a weekend afternoon. How many people do you see enjoying being part of the community? Not many, I'll wager. And if you are a 'maker' of any kind, definitely look elsewhere for a place to live.

    A wonderful community near the Marina Bay harbor. Close to the bay trail, outstanding waterfront…read morerestaurants, Rosie the Riveter park and historical museum.

    The Cal Agents

    The Cal Agents

    (81 reviews)

    Professional and Reliable Property Management I have been…read moreworking with The Cal Agents since 2025 to manage my house rental in the Bay Area, and it has been a consistently positive experience. Key Highlights: 1. Exceptional Team: I've had the pleasure of working with Wilsen, Ahyeza, Chris, Patricia, Jana, Fiona, Nikki, and Ramiro. They are professional, attentive, and easy to collaborate with. 2. Problem Solvers: One of their greatest strengths is that they never shy away from a hard problem. Whether it's a maintenance issue or a tenant concern, they tackle it head-on with a level of responsiveness that is hard to find. 3. Trusted Partnership: When you are looking for a partner to manage an investment property, creating an empathetic and caring relationship with the tenants is the most important factor. They have proven themselves to be reliable stewards of my property. Pro-Tip for Owners: Because they manage a diverse portfolio of both condos and houses, I found that providing clear context on my specific expectations for house-level marketing and maintenance from the start created a great feedback loop. Their receptiveness to this high level of communication is exactly why our partnership works so well; it ensures everyone is aligned from day one. Overall: If you need a team that is responsive and capable of handling the complexities of the Bay Area rental market, I highly recommend The Cal Agents.

    The Cal Agents Realty Property Management, most recently Ahyeza Belarmino, has represented my…read morecondominium and me very professionally and correctly. I am very pleased with their services. -Ron-

    Albany Hill Realty - Gateview towers condominiums.

    Albany Hill Realty

    (5 reviews)

    Allan Bolte with Albany Hill Realty did an exceptional job selling mom's condo at Gateview…read morerecently. Everything went smoothly and either met or exceeded our expectations. Allan is a fantastic realtor and property manager. His communication and interpersonal skills were excellent. Allan has the highest level of integrity. He gave us great advice during each step of the process. His kindness helped relieve our stress, which made the whole process easier for us. Allan was invaluable during the many years that he managed mom's condo rental at Gateview. We would highly recommend Allan for your real estate needs and are grateful for his many years of loyal service. Specifically, Allan has lots of real estate knowledge; especially, at Gateview. Even during this challenging market, Allan was able to sell the condo in a timely fashion. Thank you Allan for all the help that you gave mom!!

    Albany Hill Realty is a very good real estate company. Allan and Cathy helped me to get my unit…read more I would recommend them if you would like to live at Gateview. But I will give you a head's up that Gateview has become severely overcrowded, with all of the inevitable problems associated with that: hot water issues, long waits for washer/dryers and ill will among residents because of that (we can't have our own washer and dryers), horrendous noise problems, dog poop in the hallway, cockroaches, etc. . . what you would expect with severe overcrowding. The take away: If you decide to buy here, Allan and Cathy are the ones to go to. They are very kind and very experienced. But think twice about buying here. It is a very stressful and chaotic place to live.

    The Shores at Marina Bay - Map shows where you are

    The Shores at Marina Bay

    (41 reviews)

    I had heard about the condos in this area and how they were priced much lower than property in the…read moreEast Bay. One consideration was a freight train that crossed Marina Bay Parkway which could hold up the traffic but there is an underpass now. There are 'ponds' fountains, mature trees and geese, ducks, seagulls and ravens. It is a block from the Bay Trail and a view of San Francisco. The buildings are two story, with four units on each floor. There are larger buildings, also two story. The buildings are incredibly well maintained, and painted a restful muted color. Each unit has it's own entry so it is more like a house. Some units have a patio looks out on a pond.I bought a smaller condo facing a large pond, with fountain, and a pine tree. There are two outdoor pools and spas....each overlooking a pond. It does feel like you are living in a resort, as friends of mine have commented on. The location at The Shores is beautiful with the Bay Trail, view of the yachts, water and even a few sand beaches. 80% of the residents work and each unit has a separate entrance so it feels more like a home, but I rarely see anyone except someone walking to or from their car. There is no clubhouse or activities yet. There is a small strip mall with a CVS and Starbucks, cafe, cleaners, Italian and Mexican restaurant. You have to drive on 580 to find shops and grocery stores, like Central Ave in Albany to the El Cerrito shopping mall.. The sales team are wonderful...always very friendly, knew me by name even though I didn't drop in frequently. The HOA meetings are well attended. It is a beautiful complex,, very well maintained and landscaped and so much nature, but it is quite remote. Everyone I have talked to love living here.

    VERY PRETTY GROUNDS. unfortunately the management is terrible. The mail boxes are continuously…read morebroken into and the phone number for management goes no place! reported to the USPS and they will attempt to get someone here but the management should at LEAST HAVE A RECORDING SO RESIDENTS CAN LEAVE A MSG OR EMAIL FOR F SAKE!!

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