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    What in "The People Under the Stairs" is going on here?
    Aja D.

    I scheduled two showings today. Only saw one. They manage properties for other people so they aren't responsible for repairs at those properties and can't answer any questions about anything. It also explained why the rent was so high...all the fees for the landlords. I looked at a 1 bedroom unit in a weirdly chopped up and dirty Victorian house. The bathroom had a big sliding glass door facing the toilet with no curtains. I looked up and saw that the area used to be outside and there was a rain gutter INSIDE of the room with a tube connected to it to drain into a bucket. Hello mold. This wasn't even the weirdest thing: I opened a closet door in the unit and there was a super narrow hidden staircase inside! Cool! Although there was barely enough room to carry a box into the tiny opening and no railing, I still wondered if this was the advertised storage space that came with the unit. I went up and saw a HUGE converted attic space with two mattresses and a bunch of clothes on the floor...and a full kitchen. Unsafe and probably illegal... Didn't even get to see the second place because the guy couldn't figure out how to get in/get they key from the box the landlord had put on the door.

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    Amazing how they setup an appointment within 48 hours, and two hours before they cancel it. Good luck on dealing with this outfit.

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    “The team of Ana, Macy, Janel and Kathy helped ensure that our move in went smoothly and any concerns were taken care of quickly.”

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    Cerda-Zein Real Estate

    Cerda-Zein Real Estate

    (114 reviews)

    Fabulous experience with Jose!! A man who knows real estate and knows how to sell property quickly…read moreand for top dollar. I would highly recommend his services to anyone, especially if in Alameda.

    CZ does not care about their tenants. On 8/13 I had reached out in regards to the sprinklers going…read moreoff for 5+ hours a day for weeks. My water bill was $100 more than normal so I asked them to see if the sprinklers were connected to my unit. I have had to ask for an update 4 times because a tech was never sent out to confirm if the sprinklers are connected to my unit. I then contacted Jose (the owner) if he had time to talk about the issue. He simply responded "what is your address" to which I provided and then got no response. After, I received another email saying they have not been able to have a tech confirm or not. Today I get a call from a plumber asking when they can come out. The plumber let me know that they were contacted about the issue only this morning. Jose doesn't have any customer service skills and it baffles me that he does not care about his tenants enough to try to resolve their issues or talk to them in a way that shows he cares. I was not greeted with a hi or sorry about the issue not being resolved or anything. They clearly have not tried to schedule plumbers to come out until I reached out to Jose. Long story short, don't work with CZ unless you want issues consistently unresolved and love being ghosted by "professionals". Not even the owner responds to issues when CC'd on emails and never calls back when requested. They are unbelievably unprofessional and unreliable. Update: Jose responds more to bad yelp reviews than he does to tenants trying to get issues resolved. The response from CZ came a month after issue was brought up and they barely scheduled a plumber to come out after I had to follow up multiple times.

    Prime Property Group - Estefani Montes- Assistant Property Manager

    Prime Property Group

    (93 reviews)

    East Oakland

    1 star When i Used…read morePrime I've been extremely disappointed with this property management company and would not recommend them to anyone considering hiring one. Communication has been the biggest issue. Getting a response to emails or calls routinely takes days, and often I've had to follow up two or three times before getting any reply at all. Important updates about my property -- repair schedules, tenant issues, inspection results -- are rarely communicated proactively. I typically find out about problems only after they've escalated, and I'm left chasing basic information that should be provided as a matter of course. On top of that, the fees charged for repairs have been consistently inflated. Invoices come through with little to no itemization, making it impossible to tell whether the labor and materials charged actually reflect the work done. When I've asked for breakdowns or quotes before work is authorized, I've either been ignored or given vague justifications after the fact. More than once, charges for simple repairs have come in well above what comparable local contractors would charge for the same job. Between the lack of communication and the repair markups, I've lost confidence that this company is managing my property in my best interest. If you're evaluating a property manager, I'd urge you to ask upfront about how repair costs are itemized and approved, and to get a clear commitment on response times before signing anything. I have since moved on and work with another Management company a more professionally run company.

    Decided to go with PPG to manage a small property for parents. Big mistake. If you want to be…read morehands off, you shouldn't be with this company as they will find ways to use their in house repair men "fix" things. They also charge the owners if a tenant no shows their repair call. Like most recent homeowner reviews, I dealt with the same issues. The final straw was when they quoted me $7k for a repair that was only 3k as I was familiar with the work/industry. Huge up charge and fake billing items. After giving them their 60 days termination notice, they snuck their repair crew in to do "sewer cleaning." In 2024, the property collected 24k in rent but had 4.3k in fees and charges. If you are a landlord, find someone else.

    Oak Tree Property Group - Renovante units

    Oak Tree Property Group

    (28 reviews)

    Oak Tree took over the property management of the apartment complex I was living at in El Cerrito…read moreand, bless their hearts, made a feeble attempt at trying to improve the disaster that the previous property management company, BG Asset Management, left behind. For the love of all that is holy, please steer clear of renting any units on Central Avenue in El Cerrito!!! Between the mold in the walls, an active and years old cockroach infestation, three out of four broken washing machines at any given time and the rats that like to just hang out in the courtyard and the parking garage, it is just not worth it! After a repair job on the roof was performed by Oak Tree's maintenance crew when they took over earlier this year, the cockroach problems managed to get worse. Don't let the fancy paint jobs or $500.00 off the first month's rent fool you about Oak Tree's Central Avenue available units. All the paint and deals can't fix a property in need of a full building fumigation and mold remediation. Skip on by Oak Tree...

    I don't usually write long reviews, but my experience here deserves some context.Throughout my time…read morein the building, I sent multiple maintenance requests about the door buzzer -- a basic safety issue -- and never received a real resolution. Each follow-up felt like shouting into the void while hoping someone might eventually care. By the time I moved out, nothing had changed... except suddenly I was being billed for problems I had already reported, complete with screenshots and timestamps. It's a bold move to ignore essential repairs and then turn around and charge the tenant for them. If you're thinking about living here, just know that the building itself is fine if you're okay with a little black mold -- it's the management that makes everyday life feel like an exercise in patience. Document everything, expect delays, and don't rely on the buzzer to work when you actually need it.

    Michell Nuñez - Duplex in Oakland. Thanks Michell!!!

    Michell Nuñez

    (32 reviews)

    St. Elizabeth, Fruitvale, East Oakland

    Michell was incredibly insightful, realistic and straight forward as needed…read more Very knowledgeable in all areas of the Bay Area, including deeper areas of the North, South and East Bay. Her price points are incredibly accurate for rental and purchase. Very accommodating with regards to schedule flexibility especially during COVID times she arranged appointments and was available most times. Her wide ranging knowledge in cost, market trends and ability to manage expectations was crucial to us purchasing a home. She also has a lot of connections within the banking and loan industry which allowed us to secure funding for down payment, get pre-approved to make an offer and also to receive a mortgage loan after purchase at the best rates and incredibly fast. It was a full service! Her background as attorney was very insightful as we also received advice with regards to risk. Later, we used Michell to help us rent our house, preparing disclosures with us and establish the appropriate price point there as well!! As a result of preparing for making an offer with Michell (looking at trend data, comps, surveying homes and all of the banking and loan preparations); we were able to zero in on a price point, a neighborhood and the first home we submitted an offer on, was accepted! We then closed and moved in within 2 weeks during the most aggressive and competitive market in history! We couldn't believe it! She wears many hats and wears them well. We are so fortunate to have met Michell.

    Michell and her business partner Dan are simply amazing. They have helped us find the perfect home…read more Becuase of their expert knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market we were not only able to find a place that feels like home, but also buy it an affordable price. In addition to her professional acumen, Michell took the time to understand our particular situation and was able to suggest homes that were a good fit. As well as being empathetic, Michele also provided no nonsense advice when we needed it. Michelle fought hard for our interests and was able to get us an amazing price by expertly negotiating the offer. Michele has assembled a team of impressive people that worked as a single powerhouse when it came time to close the transaction. She recommended a loan officer and escrow agent that were able to close our transaction in 10 days! We couldn't have asked for a better partner in finding our home and we hope that we will get an opportunity to work with Michell and her business partner Dan again.

    Sophia Niu Group - Compass - I help families not just find a house, but a home, a space that uniquely fits your needs.

    Sophia Niu Group - Compass

    (81 reviews)

    We recently bought our first home in Alameda with Sophia, and we cannot recommend her highly…read moreenough! As first-time homebuyers, we were very nervous and had lots of questions throughout the process. Sophia was patient, calm, responsive, and professional every step of the way, which made what could have been a stressful experience feel much more manageable. Her knowledge of the Alameda real estate market is outstanding. She guided us with confidence, provided honest advice, and helped us make informed decisions from start to finish. Additionally, she has an amazing network of trusted professionals and contractors who were invaluable throughout the home-buying process. We are so grateful for Sophia's guidance in helping us find and purchase our home. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely caring real estate agent in Alameda, we highly recommend Sophia!

    We're not sure if we've ever been more excited to write a review. From our first phone call with…read moreSophia Niu, we knew we had someone special. Before our relocation to Alameda, we interviewed several prospective realtors and Sophia was the only one who wasn't in a rush to show us properties. Rather, she asked questions, listened to our desires, and very clearly stated how she and her firm could help us in our journey to find our next home. From the very beginning she had our trust, and that trust only strengthened as we proceeded through the home buying process. Not only is Sophia an Alameda housing market specialist, but she's a resident herself and knows every detail about the different neighborhoods and communities. Moreover, she is very well respected by her peers - when other realtors heard we were represented by Sophia they always seemed impressed. We knew we were in good hands. We loved viewing prospective homes with her. In fact, we got to the point where we preferred skipping open houses and making appointments with Sophia and her team instead. Speaking of her team, we don't want to leave out Gina. As an Alameda specialist herself, Gina was also available to provide an expert "third opinion/perspective" on homes we were interested in. They even got to know us so well that they could predict which homes we would like and which ones we would not before we even saw them. Finally, and most importantly, Sophia helped us find a home that we love and to close on the deal quickly and smoothly. If you are considering Alameda, you know the market is fiercely competitive for buyers. You definitely want Sophia by your side.

    Marquardt Property Management - Approval & second attempt of written notice of disqualification!

    Marquardt Property Management

    (74 reviews)

    Laurel District, Upper Laurel, Lower Hills

    My partner and I were approved for a unit after viewing three properties by this management! While…read more2 Lofts was shown in terrible condition (with bugs, old food, and stains still in place), we proceeded with applying for the cleanest unit which was even more of a red flag because for this unit they said someone was already suppose to pick up the key but she ghosted them! A week later Franny called with an approval and we also received an email confirmation. I mentioned I would be applying for Homeless Assistance through Contra Costa County, and they were obviously depending on it more than myself. This was my first time navigating permanent assistance, so I had questions. I asked if it was possible to separate the lease, I was informed the next day by Franny after checking with her broker they can't proceed with that & I was ok with that, as they still proceeded to go through with everything relying on the permanent assistance! Eventually, I found out the county was able to proceed with both of us on the lease, which was even better! Unfortunately, due to delays with my caseworker which I made a complaint on while trying to reach her for a week which I feel she was ignoring me on purpose because my case was switching to Alameda County July 1st which I just think she didn't want to do any paperwork for my assistance! After finding out I was denied assistance due to accepting a new job with the City of Oakland, my offer letter wasn't good enough & they wanted paystubs even though my worker told me I can. I told them it takes at least 3 weeks for the process & was waiting for my employee Id number Proof wasn't enough, unfortunately they wont pay more than 80% of your income. The moment Franny found out the county couldn't pay, she ghosted me. I emailed Franny the same day I was denied no response so I called the next day. Still, I offered to pay the entire deposit and rent out of pocket for the unit to the property management and even let them know I could bring the full payment the same or next day & move in on the 7th no later than the 15th! My partner makes 3.5-4x the rent, and I have additional self-employment income. Eventually, I was told they weren't moving forward with my application I was ultimately told the owner didn't want to deal with it I truly didn't understand and the reasons kept changing First, it was because originally planned to move in on the first Then, it was the "inconveniences with the county" (even though I was pushing the process myself) Then it was allegedly "fraud" because I asked about separating leases, which was an honest question, not a demand although after they still proceeded to ask and move forward with me! She said it seemed as if I was unreliable! Like huh? Then after I mentioned a fair housing complaint Franny stated the county thinks something is up with you too" A completely inappropriate comment that made me wonder if my confidential information was being shared improperly or if I was being retaliated against. I never received a written notice explaining why we were denied, even after asking twice. This experience delayed my family by two critical weeks, and based on how it unfolded, I strongly suspect source of income discrimination. We were transparent, financially qualified, ready to pay, and had solid rental history but none of it mattered at this point after they realized the county wouldn't be footing the bill. Which makes me realize I don't think they even did any job/ or rental history verifications! If you're a working person trying to get stable housing or using assistance in any way, be cautious. Based on my research, this is not a unique experience. It's common for people using public assistance to be treated as less-than even when they're offering to pay everything themselves. I'm filing a formal complaint with Fair Housing, and I'll continue to speak up not just for myself but for anyone who's ever been quietly discriminated against and made to feel like they are the problem. We deserve better.

    I worked with Olivia for a few months and was disappointed when I received a note that the owners…read moreof my rental switch Property Management companies. While I worked with Olivia, she was very attentive in showing properties to us that fit what we were looking for. She made it very easy to make a decision and was accommodating to our schedules and needs. After move in, she was easy to get a hold of in regards to issues on the property that needed to be resolved. She always responded within a few hours (if not within that hour that I reached out to her) which is not the experience that I am having with the new company, unfortunately. I recommend working with Olivia to anyone looking for a rental in the Oakland/East Bay area.

    Drysdale Property Management - propertymgmt - Updated September 2026

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