Be careful this place is a money trap concession a way around rent control look forward to you rent…read moreskyrocketing to renew lease mine came with $650 a month increase with 3 month lease extension should be illegal , also going month to month is impossible cause your rent literally triples on month to month, utilities dont make sense cause bill is shared by all tenants that means the more people occupy the more your utilities bill is. The front says luxury living its really mid if that.. beware of what you sign read everything

Exorbitant prices for tiny apartments. The woman who showed me the apartment acted like she did not…read morecare or like here job at all. Garbage bags left outside units are disgusting, why weren' t garbage chute structures built in this place?!! Rats will love this and might move in free of charge, just give em time, theyre probably chewing through the walls right now.

I moved in to New Brighton Place this past December and it has been a very positive experience…read more The apartment manager is very friendly, maintenance staff is prompt should you need it, and all of the neighbors I met have been nice people. The building is in an excellent location; a few minutes walk to El Cerrito Plaza and BART, and if you have children there is a middle school across the street and the high school is a few minutes walk away. There is on site laundry 24 hours a day, a pool and plenty of parking. I recommend checking it out if you're looking for a nice place to live!

I defiantly love this apt, the schools are very close for our family, and they defiantly love the…read moreswimming pool. Also when you need anything fixed they take care of it immediately, unlike many other apartments near by. I'm defiantly glad we moved hear!

Definitely 0 stars…read more Listen to the 1 star reviews you see because it is completely accurate. The management changes every year and it's never someone that knows what they are doing or has the authority to do anything. Maria or Mary or something, weren't in the office during posted business hours, takes more than 48hrs to hear back and they will not handle issues until they are make the time to handle it. I had felt so neglected and pushed aside when I stayed here (paying over 2.5k). Hallways are nasty smelling like garbage with flies and gnats all around. Being near BART/AC Transit is one of the main positives along with the maintenance crew, they may take a decent amount of time to get to the problem but at least they handle it unlike the actual office staff.

Not good tonight someone pounded on my door and ran . Lots…read moreof strange noises when I arrive home .my dog is always whining and acting scared

To save you some time and answer some questions (I am not a manager, my roommate went by and find…read moreout this information, we decided not to move in here) : -1bedrooms/1 bathrooms are $1,975 (these units have a long waiting list, and seldom are vacant) -2 bedroom/ 1.25 bathroom are $2,090 (these units have a long waiting list, but are more vacant than the 1 bedrooms) -2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom are $2,465 (these units are the ones that are most vacant, and likely one available if you visit) -All units are $700 deposit -Each pet is an additional $500 deposit - Maximum of 2 pets allowed. -1st floor has laundry hook-up for washer/dryer but no fireplace -2nd and 3rd floors don't have laundry hook-ups if you live on these floors you must use the coin-operated laundry. Beware the lines are long, all day except for later in the night. -They increase the rent by an average of $50 each year. -One assigned parking, but some don't follow this rule. -If you have more than 1 car, then you can find parking in the non-assigned parking lots, first come fist serve basis. -The manager lady is awkward and my roommate spoke to one the of residents the manager is apparently known to be a bit rude, and is never in her office, goes out on 4 hour lunches. Never shows up on time if an appointment has been made. She will hang up on you, if she gets irritated. But then again other residents told my roommate that she's not super smiley or enthusiastic but as long as you don't complain, or irritate her she's okay.

Only two complaints I have are everything keeps breaking no matter if maintenance comes to fix it…read moreor not. It will eventually break again in about a month or two. Lastly I am very disappointed and upset that Civic Plaza has signs all around the complex saying there are security cameras. There is one working camera that is literally facing the police department. Other than that there are NO working cameras!! For safety of the residents and their property please get working cameras. Or if you do not want to then just take the signs down. It is not right or fair to anyone living here.

Very helpful, friendly, and attentive staff. I felt well supported during the touring, leasing, and…read moremove-in processes.

Incredible management with BreAunna, Alyssa, and Lynn! They are a great team together! They have…read morebeen wonderfully responsive, super helpful, and most importantly: have made this apartment complex feel like a home. :)

Clean, safe, and super warm cozy apartment neighborhood. Management really takes care of the…read moreresidents from all parts of the company! Moved here from the Lark (part of the company in San Mateo) and it still feels like home here in Berkeley!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to you and the entire team, Ruby, Nila and Cesar . Everyone…read morehere has been so kind and welcoming, and I've truly enjoyed my time at Blake. I consider it my second home, and for that, I am deeply thankful. In the future, if any of my friends ask for apartment recommendations in Berkeley, I will certainly recommend Blake at Berkeley:)

I have been a tenant of Charles and Cindy since May of 2007 and I have never had such a positive…read morerenting experience. When I first went to rent the apartments I was a student at the University of Illinois and I moved out here due to graduate school at Cal. Cindy and Chuck were the only people who were friendly enough to do all of the renting and showing of the apartments by email and phone. If things would have been different my moving experience would have been much less fantastic. Additionally, they let me ship all of my things to their home before I moved to California -- this saved me so much trouble. Even beyond my initial experience, Cindy and Chuck have constantly proved to be amazing both as landlords and people. They are constantly working on the apartment and surrounding yard and garden to make the place look immaculate. They are friendly, honest and genuine -- hard to find in people, let alone in landlords. The apartments themselves are furnished and well taken care of. ANECDOTE ALERT! In the past, they have made me cookies and pie and dropped them off freshly baked. In fact, one evening, I got a call from Cindy saying she just baked a peach pie for me and she wanted to drop it off while still warm. Much to my chagrin, I was unable to return to my apartment that evening. So, what did she do? She said, "no big deal, we'll bake you another pie tomorrow because we want you to have it hot". Awesome! Needless to say, that pie was eaten in one sitting. Beyond the food, and hard work ethic, I genuinely love living in my apartment and it feels like Cindy and Chuck genuinely care for their tenants and their well being. Sometimes I think about the fact that someday I will move from this apartment and it saddens me a bit -- I know that as far as landlords go, this is absolutely as good as it gets, everything else will pale in comparison.

Hands-down the nicest owners/landlords in the world. Chuck and Cindy have not only been great as…read morelandlords but they have also become friends. On many occasions we have received fresh cookies, pies, cakes, and anything else Cindy has made a bunch of. I will review the different aspects of the Channing-Milvia Apartments experience. Apartment itself: The apartments are around 600sq. ft. This may seem small but we, my wife and I and soon to arrive daughter, have found it to be the perfect size. The kitchen is large enough for anyone who cooks a few days a week to every night. While they aren't huge they have allowed me to cook quite a bit of food at a time. The living room is large with a desk, bookshelf, futon, and two windows. Apart from the kitchen and bathroom, the apartment has hardwood floors which help to brighten even the 1st floor apartments(we have lived downstairs and upstairs). The bedroom is perfect for a couple, two roommates or a single person. There is a nice closet and a walk in storage room with shelves. The bathroom is small but it really is big enough. Outdoor scene: The backyard is fantastic! Not only is there a grass area capable of holding 15-30 people for a BBQ, but there is a large garden that residents are allowed to use to grow food. There is a peach tree in the garden and a lemon tree along the driveway, each of which produce an abundance of fruit in season. There is a large charcoal grill and a smaller charcoal grill, which residents are free to use at their leisure. Furnishings: Wow, these apartments come with everything you could need. I love to cook, always have(my dad owns a restaurant) and these apartments are supplied with more than enough stuff to prepare holiday feasts. The linens are great and the rest of the furnishings are in great shape. We have just about everything we could need/want here. What if a problem arises? Chuck and Cindy are skilled handy-people. They can fix anything from a leaky faucet to problems with your stove, light fixtures or plumbing. If you report a problem, any problem, they are extremely quick to fix it. We could not wish for better landlords or friends, we will be sad to move in May. We HIGHLY recommend renting here, you will not regret it!

The Emery is an amazing community! I absolutely love living here. The leasing office staff and…read moreManager Dartise are very welcoming, and always helpful with any questions I may have. Beautiful views, and the amenities are awesome! Shoutout to The Emery Leasing Office Team, Maintenance staff and janitorial team. You all are awesome!

I am absolutely appalled by the experience I had during my self guided tour at The Emery today…read more This community is a complete disaster and frankly a joke considering the price point they are asking for these units. I am coming from Vespr in Oakland and the drop in quality is staggering. This place does not even come close to matching that standard of living. The entire property is dirty and cramped, and the unit entry door frames are all beat up and missing paint which gives a terrible first impression. The elevators are ancient, painfully slow, and way too small with hideous tile that looks like it hasnt been updated in years. I was shocked to see residents actually posting flyers in the elevators soliciting their own businesses like it is a cheap motel and not a luxury apartment complex. The tour process itself was a nightmare. The app is completely useless and I could not even get into the three bedroom apartment on the top floor that I specifically came to see. While wandering around I noticed that packages are just left out and not secured at all which is a massive red flag for anyone paying this kind of rent. To top it all off I was told I could park in the future resident parking for free but when I tried to leave the machine forced me to pay four dollars. I called the office multiple times while I was on the property to get help with the app and the parking but nobody bothered to answer the phone. I want a response from management immediately because this was an insulting waste of my time and a total embarrassment compared to other buildings in the area.

I lived at the Shores in 2013-2016. I still think of this place fondly and regret not taking…read moreadvantage of the purchase offer I received from them before I moved. It would be an awesome place to retire and the price was amazing compared to what they go for now. I should have purchased even though I was planning to move--would have been a great investment and future retirement home. Having lived in other gated premium communities since The Shores, the stand out of these condos is that they have tons of storage space--moved into a 2 bdrm after living at the Shores in a 1 bedrm and despite the extra square footage I found myself with less storage space and a tiny kitchen by comparison. Never had a problem with vagrants and property damage at the Shores like I have experienced at the units I've rented since. My neighbors were owners and very friendly. It was quiet, rarely heard my neighbors (unlike now), always had a parking spot and great shops/restaurants nearby. It may be Richmond, but its a perfect oasis in East Bay right on the bay that offers easy access to everything and is a daily retreat from grind.

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!!