I've been a resident here for four years now, as of this May, and I can honestly say it's been a…read morewonderful experience. Over the years, we've seen a few changes in office staff, but the team we have in place now. Tiasha, Angel, Brian and of course Ray, is by far the best we've had. I truly wouldn't ask for a better group of people managing this building. Now, let me take a moment to brag about Ray because he is truly the heart and soul of this community. Ray is one of those rare people who goes above and beyond in everything he does. He's not just attentive. He's genuinely invested in making sure every resident feels heard, supported, and valued. Whether it's a concern about building updates, or simply greeting you with a smile and asking how your day is going, Ray always delivers with kindness and professionalism. What I appreciate most is how effortlessly he connects with people. He remembers names, details, and conversations, and you can tell he truly cares. Ray also throws the best events for our building. And I do mean the best. Whether it's holiday parties, themed socials, or casual get togethers, you can count on Ray to plan something fun, welcoming, and thoughtful. He makes sure no one feels left out and always finds a way to bring the community together in a way that feels genuine. I also want to take a moment to mention Malana, who used to be our full-time evening concierge. She was amazing! She was always warm, welcoming, and attentive to residents. She made coming home in the evenings feel personal and safe, and she will definitely be missed around here. I honestly wish she'd come back full-time, but I understand and wish her nothing but the best. I'm truly happy and honored to call her a friend. When it comes to maintenance, Martin is hands down my go to guy. He truly cares about the residents and the quality of his work. Whenever something needs to be repaired or looked at in my apartment, Martin is always on it. What I appreciate most is that if he doesn't have the tool or part he needs, he makes it a priority to track it down so the job gets done the right way. His work ethic and positive attitude don't go unnoticed, and it makes a huge difference in the overall living experience here. As for the amenities. I absolutely love them. In my opinion, we have the best view in all of Oakland. From our rooftop, you can see the entire city skylyne, and it's truly breathtaking, especially at sunset. The rooftop grilling area is another favorite of mine; I use the grills every summer for family cookouts and get togethers with friends. But my ultimate favorite space has to be the sky kitchen. It's my go to spot whenever I'm hosting an event. The setup is perfect, the atmosphere is inviting, and it's just such a beautiful space to create memories in. All in all, living here has been an amazing experience, and it's largely because of the great office staff, reliable maintenance team, and top notch amenities. I'm proud to call this place home.

I am so happy that I got to see Malana again today at the front desk. This review is long overdue…read more Malana, thank you for helping me with my packages, thank you for making phone calls to me whenever I forget something, and thank you for being a reliable point person who assists me with any building-related issues. Most of all, thank you for consistently being pleasant and maintaining a warm, upbeat personality that's cheerful, optimistic, joyful, funny, and approachable whenever I enter the building. I know everyone has off days, but I've never caught you on one. I truly appreciate you and all that you do to make our building feel like home.

I love living here it's quiet and very nice. I've lived at this property for two years it's…read moreconvenient to everything

I lived at Hollis Oak for three years ( on Peralta side) and overall I had a really positive…read moreexperience. The location is amazing. It's far enough away from Lake Merritt that you don't get constant foot traffic, but it's still close enough that you can easily enjoy it whenever you want. It's about a 7-minute drive to Lake Merritt, and you can also walk there if you enjoy longer walks around the neighborhood. I used to go there often just to walk around the lake. There are also several grocery stores nearby within walking distance, so the area definitely isn't a food desert. I actually lived on both sides of the building, one unit facing Hollis Street and another facing Peralta Street. The Hollis Street side does have larger windows, which is nice for natural light, but personally I preferred the Peralta side. Parking can be a little tricky like most places in Oakland, but there's usually plenty of street parking on the parallel streets. Just make sure you pay attention to street cleaning days because you will get a ticket if you forget. The biggest downside is that the walls are very thin. You can definitely hear your neighbors. However, when I did have an issue once, I simply spoke directly with my neighbor and she was incredibly kind and understanding. The walls are just that thin. There was no hostility at all, and honestly it helped build a sense of community. During my time there, I really felt like I became part of the building's culture. The last week I was living there, new management took over, and I had the chance to meet Daniel. Even though I was already in the process of moving out, he went above and beyond to help me. I noticed improvements being made right away, the common areas were being repainted and refreshed, and he was clearly putting effort into bringing new life to the building. There was a small delay with my deposit check, but Daniel stayed in communication with me the entire time and made the process smooth. He even helped follow up while he was sick with the flu, which I truly appreciated. That level of professionalism and care really stood out. I was honestly sad that I wouldn't get to experience the building under his management because it felt like the place was finally getting the fresh energy it deserved. It's pet friendly!!!

I truly appreciate living at The Emery! From the community itself to the overall living experience,…read moreI'm grateful to call this place home. A special thank you to Taylor and the entire leasing team for being so helpful, professional , and welcoming. It makes a big difference when you feel appreciated and know there's a team that cares about its residents. I appreciate the effort they put into making the experience here a positive one, and I wanted to take a moment to recognize them for it. Thank you, Taylor, and the Emery leasing team, for all that you do. Keep up the great work! I'm happy to call The Emery home.

Situated in a great location, The Emery Apartments has so many wonderful things to offer. What…read moretruly makes this community special, however, is the outstanding team. Manager Dartise, along with Tylor, Yubi, and the fantastic maintenance guys, are consistently kind, professional, and wonderful in every way. Highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a great place to call home!

This place is amazing! Central location, close to bart, close to the lake and insane views…read more Absolutely love the security, the vibes and the lifestyle being offered.

So far so good. It's apartment living so you know quality of life depends alot on your neighbors…read more Everyone is pleasant and no one is overly loud/ inconsiderate. Office staff is always helpful and fun to see. Only real knock I have on the place is if you have an external apartment they used aluminum for the window framing. And it makes a loud popping/ cracking sound frequently throughout the night (starts around 6:30 pm and will continue until around 3 am) . So if you are a light sleeper you will probably want to forgo the view and get an interior apartment.

Best of the best apartments that I lived in within the bay area. I can imagine myself staying here…read morefor years. Quiet neighborhood, friendly people and most of the tenants that I have met so far is super friendly and neighborly :) The best part of this apartment is that you don't have to deal with any foot steps or noises from your upstairs neighbors because the property is built with concrete. I also wanted to give a shout out to the management team for accommodating everything upon my move with smooth process application, repairs, reserving the elevator for me on a SUNDAY! - The management team here is amazing, I never lived anywhere that has such a team that is always willing to help and check on you the next day to see if things are going well with the move and etc. They are all truly amazing people and Im so glad that I moved here.

We moved to the Icon @ Park in August 2010, and totally enjoy living here. We love the design of…read morethe building, and the interior finishes are for the most part tastefully selected, with the possible exception of the fully carpetted floors throughout, since the modern feel of the unit would be enhanced by different flooring slections, particularly in the living & dining areas -- but it's a rental after all, so I understand the cost implications of repairing/replacing hardwood or bamboo flooring, vs. cleaning/replacing carpetting. There is also an issue with cheap drawer tracks in the kitchen drawers that bugs us a little, but they are servicable, although flimsy. A new management team was brought in during the fall, and they have been very responsive to all of our requests, and as far as I know, to those of our neighbors. We also love the location, for several reasons: 1) We are a short drive to the Bay Bridge, and can be in downtown SF for shopping and museums in as little as 20 minutes. 2) There are a few dining establishments within a short walk that we enjoy, including Cafe Biere, Arizmendi, Lane Splitter, Miyozen, and Los Cantaros -- as well as two of our favorite places for brunch, Brown Sugar Kitchen, and Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe -- the latter being only one block away. 3) Emeryville itself is a really cool place, with a diverse mix of residents; a lively arts scene for a city of its small size, and a city government that is very supportive of the arts; fun and funky architecture, from warehouse-to-loft conversions, to newly built Euro-inspired loft and condo buildings; and a surprisingly large number of employment opportunities considering its size. Yes, there is a crematorium on the back side of the block, but our deck overlooks it and it doesn't bother us in the least -- in spite of their 24 hour working hours Monday - Friday (although admittedly, we do enjoy our deck more on the weekends, when the din of their smokestack blowers is absent). Also, I haven't seen any of the dust or soot one reviewer mentioned, and again we overlook the facility in question. I should also point out that we actually experienced far more city noise when we lived in SF, and we have NOT noticed any of the typical city soot and grime on our windows and sills here that we had elsewhere, so this we find the Icon @ Park far more quiet and clean in comparison to our previous urban living experiences.

JaCara was absolutely the best at layering all the important details on my apartment search. She…read morethoroughly explain all the issues raised. Her patience and duty of care is very commendable.

These apartments are really awesome. We came here for a tour just to check out how nice they are…read moreand they are really one of the nicest new buildings in downtown Oakland. They are in a great location with easy access to food spots, the lake and not too far from bart or freeways. If you're looking for a nice spot that gives hotel vibes then this is definitely the spot for you. Only downside is they have no parking available they have a waitlist which makes this place a deal breaker for us.

The staff here especially Julius is wonderful. He is a major help in moving to a new city. This…read moreapartment has been a good experience. Amenities are modern, it is clean, and it is organized. If you work in Oakland or Berkeley or SF this is the place for you! Maintenance team is great. They fix everything in a timely fashion. Top notch place. Kudos to Julius and Maintenace Team! Thank you for making me feel safe and protected.

Public market has been standing since before I was born…read more The restaurants change frequently so if you see one you might like, TRY IT before it's no longer there. There is street parking, a parking lot across the street and parking in the back. There is also a small park in the back with a big whale

Simply spectacular apartments and building. The apartment's floor to ceiling windows are stunning,…read moreand the rooftop pool is unrivaled in Oakland, as far as I'm aware. All the amenities -- gym, pool, TV room, dog run -- were polished and thoughtfully designed. Luba was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to help us in our decision-making process.

forced to hire a mold inspector after a stain on my wall kept growing. For a year now the building…read morekept brushing it off till mold grew on the surface. lab results came in, MOLD! This is extremely dangerous for my toddler.. the solution presented was "guard for the shower"even with the lab results.. ZERO senses of urgency. all this money to be living in a unlivable unit, smh avoid this building like the plague! they don't care about their tenant safety.