My partner had to decide to rent or sell his house. We met with Nick from Ukiyo twice and we were…read moreso impressed with his knowledge, direct approach and patience. We were looking forward to having them manage our rental and felt very confident with the selection based on the support and communication provided. We have had to put renting on hold but Ukiyo will be our first call if we decide to move ahead.

We saw a property on the Ukiyo website, and they quickly accommodated a tour. My partner toured the…read moreunit and loved it, so we applied. Saj was in touch with us frequently through the application process, but once our applications were submitted, communication was less consistent. That said, we found out the next day that we were approved! At least, we thought we were. Nobody at Ukiyo had confirmed whether we have pets (we do, and didn't want to double-list them with multiple adults applying), so they had to recalculate the deposit and needed us to provide vaccination records. Once we did so, we paid the deposit and went to bed, feeling like the next day we would pick up keys to our next home. Instead, we found out that the property owner doesn't allow pets, and that our entire application process was wasted. Not only are we not moving into what we thought would be our home for the next decade, but also we're having to find another option and wasted a week of time and energy. I can't claim I understand property management. That said, either the owner provided incorrect information to Ukiyo (in which case Ukiyo needs to do a better job screening owners since they "don't work with just anyone" according to their site) or Ukiyo didn't ensure that they had the correct information in their listing. Whichever is the case, the entire process has left us with a terrible impression of Ukiyo's business. It's already exhausting enough to navigate bay area housing without this kind of mess.

I've rented through Advent Properties for a year now. They have been responsive and considerate…read more There are some glitches with the ap Meld, but they have been easy to resolve.

This company managed my property for 10+ years (1 Bed Condo), there was always something or another…read morethat frustrated me about them but I let it go. Our renter moved over in Sept 2025 and we sold the property (vendor was unhappy that we didn't use them to sell property). This month (May 2026) I get a notice from City of Oakland that a lien had been placed against my property that vendor sent me for lack of business license or registration of rental on May 18th (payment for lien was due May 28th) at no time did vendor sent me updates or requests and now I have to deal with the city of Oakland to get lien removed. You would think that after 10 years, they could have sent me proper notice.

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-

I was a tenant of BCPM for 7 years and though at first they were responsive over the years they…read morestarted taking weeks to respond to us. They also did not fix things adequately and we just learned to live with the state of house declining due to deferred maintenance. We moved out eventually and were due our security deposit over a week ago and have been completely ghosted.

If I could give the company and owners 10 stars I would. I had been a homeowner prior to moving to…read morethe Bay Area over six years ago and fortunately landing in the wonderful hands of Greg, Jenna and Doug of BCPM. For six years as a renter through BCPM, I have always, always received the utmost customer respect, care, responsiveness and outstanding professionalism from each and every one of them. They were wonderful to work with, and had it not been for a work relocation, I would still be there. I want to thank them all for a wonderful and memorable experience and wish them continued success.

My partner and I lived in a Myerhoff & Associates unit for just over 6 years. In that time, the…read morewhole team has been responsive, respectful and courteous. Maintenance requests were taken seriously and remedied quickly. We really loved our unit and would rent from them again if we didn't leave the country.

I rented an apartment with Myerhoff & Associates from 2020 to 2026. This was the longest I'd stayed…read morein the same apartment my entire adult life, and if I didn't leave to move out of the country I'd still happily be renting from them in the same spot. Rent was very reasonable for a beautiful high-ceilinged 1-bed, 1-bath full of natural sunlight in the middle of uptown Oakland. We had a full-sized washer and dryer in unit, a gated parking spot, and even a small front yard with a loquat tree. Laura, Nick, Chandra and team were always friendly, supportive beyond our tenant-landlord relationship, and quick to respond to maintenance requests, which were easy to place using the online portal provided. This was by far my best experience renting in my time in the US, and I miss my former apartment already.

Pedram has been my property manager for a duplex and 8 units in Berkeley for years. He is…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. His fees are very reasonable. for the past years, I rarely have any issue with tenants or repairs. if you are looking for property manager in Berkeley/Oakland area, he is an expert.

SLUMLORD. Would give zero stars if possible…read more From the moment I moved into that apartment I realized I was in a slumlord situation. When I arrived on January 19th there was no working heat and it was in the 40s at night. I was provided with a very small space heater by the "property manager" (that term feels like a big stretch) and I was absolutely freezing all night. The only reason I didn't go to a hotel was because I had just driven for 5 days straight and was literally too exhausted. Additionally, the apartment was ABSOLUTELY FILTHY (I have photos to back this up). The apartment was vacant for months so it is unclear how they did not have time to check the heat or do a basic cleaning. When I complained, Pedram gave me a credit of like $70 for both those issues which is wild as a cleaning service and a hotel stay would easily total $500. Pathetic. I knew I was in for some bullsh*t based on this. From this point on, every time something broke or needed to be fixed, and there were a lot of things that were broken UPON MOVE IN (again, this place was empty and could have been repaired beforehand), Pedram ignored my service requests in the app and my emails. I fixed things with my own time and energy and had to hound him to be reimbursed for the supplies. The whole point of renting is so that I don't have to fix things. I literally had to have a friend fix my leaking kitchen sink because the person who "fixed" it initially didn't actually fix it and Pedram would not respond to my emails at all. I begged him for help. In addition to my actual unit being terrible, the general condition of the property was abhorrent. Overgrown weeds and bushes, filthy walkways that haven't been power washed in years, garbage all over the alley where the bins are, etc. It looked totally ghetto and therefore, people treated it as such. Also, we were told with literally ZERO advanced warning that we would lose access to the washer/dryer for at least a month due to the construction project taking place in the back parking lot (earthquake retrofitting). So then I had to start taking my clothes to a laundromat which is hard to do as a professional working 50+ hr weeks. Additionally, Pedram told us we had to park our cars on the street for this project despite the workers only being there during business hours. There was no reason we had to park on the street at night, other than his negligence with regard to understanding the actual scope of the construction project. My car and several others suffered vandalism/damage due to being on the street. It was completely unnecessary, but he would have known that if he ever stepped foot onto that property or put even the smallest amount of effort into managing it. I finally had to threaten him with legal action to be allowed to break the lease, as I could not continue living in that hell hole. He will not return my security deposit and states he kept it as the lease break fee, which is of course illegal under California state law. So not only did I lose my 2k deposit, I have to pay 1k to fix my car and I paid another 1k for moving expenses. Still very seriously considering taking him to small claims court. I had a completely horrific experience at this place and I have no idea who would write a positive review. I spoke to numerous other residents who all had similar experiences and were completely frustrated and fed up. Pedram, you take advantage of people and you know it. Absolutely disgusting behavior. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You can say I'm disgruntled about the deposit or whatever you need to, to make yourself feel better, but we both know the truth.

During a move-out at one of the north Berkeley properties there was confusion about furniture…read moredisposal rules at this property. We were under the impression that dismantled furniture could be placed in the designated disposal area, but management later cited CCTV footage and sent a community-wide email regarding the issue. It was more like a threat to take away the whole deposit that was paid. While residents should absolutely follow disposal policies, the property could do a better job clearly communicating what is and isn't allowed during move-outs to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary issues when families help tenants move out. I'd recommend future residents get written confirmation from this management before disposing of any large items. Have the rules clearly printed out and pasted properly not just for residents but also for outsiders.

I would totally recommend North Berkeley Properties to everyone, as it is the best property…read moremanagement company I had ever experienced. North Berkeley Properties made my stay (1 year-long lease) more pleasant than ever. All the maintenance requests were resolved right away, and the North Berkeley Properties Online Portal made everything easier, from payment, to submitting maintenance requests and etc. They were also very accommodating and flexible with the tenant's requests. Ethan especially would respond to our emails very fast and make sure everything was taken care of.

I've lived on 1530 Henry St for 3 years. I LOVED the apartment and the location. The maintenance…read morewas quick and nice. What really made the place stand out was the property manager, Lhea. She is the best and was so incredibly helpful. Lhea became our guardian angel for the time that we lived there & are so so so grateful to her!

The resident, site and point of contact folks at premium properties for my apartment on Hillegass…read morewere incredibly professional and supportive. That building wasn't always managed by premium properties, and once they took over a couple of years ago, it positively improved the experience of the building. All requests were taken seriously, and were taken care of promptly. Overall, they were quick to respond and were especially accommodating. I lived at my place for 12 years and just turned in my keys. They had managed the property for the last 3 or so years and no complaints. Loved my time there, and especially with all the amazing improvements they made. Highly recommend their properties.

Living with landis these past few years and it's been a good experience. Landlords in Berkeley can…read morebe a hit or miss but I haven't had a problem with our property manager or maintenance team. The rent isn't too bad either for being in Berkeley and close to campus. Everything is taken care of on time and the whole team is very accommodating. They usually address concerns within a day. I was locked out of my place at 1am and they were still able to come and open the door for me.

Apartment going under construction right now (for soft story reinforcement that should've been done…read morethree years ago), and the noise is really bad. Apartment was also flooded with machine gas, and the manager claimed it's just "dust." Don't live here if you have any other choice, because these landlords don't care unless you die in their apartment. Every time I call the landlord goes "I'll talk to the contractors" and does nothing. Furthermore, the apartment is completely unhygienic. They don't bother cleaning it at all, and I attached some pictures of the floor before and after I cleaned it. Heat (water heaters) is controlled by the apartment manager, so during winter you freeze for a solid amount of time before the apartment manager deigns it cold enough to turn on heating. There is one washing machine and one dryer in the entire apartment complex, and it's on the roof (no elevators, four stories). Take your money elsewhere, don't support unethical landlords like them.