Full Disclaimer - I own property here and have lived at Bayside for over 7 years. It makes me sad to see the low reviews - although in some cases, I can definitely see where folks are coming from. The good: - I purchased this condo as a single woman and it was a great stepping stone into home ownership. [I now own a house in Oakland and a house is a LOT more work.] Bayside always made me feel safe ... multiple layers of security (locked doors, gates etc) and that peace of mind is priceless. - Great location (convenient to the freeway) and residents are eligible for the Albany school district (which I hear is very good). Casual carpool is right outside and for many years I commuted to San Francisco via carpool, the AC transit or walked to BART. - Lots of other good things to say - which were important to me as a home buyer, but then this would start to sound like my Craigslist ad! The bad: - The HOA fees are definitely high ($485 a month) - although it does include water, garbage and cable. That's money you can't write off. - Freeway noise - depending on which direction you face, although many of the units closer to the freeway have double pane windows. - Strict HOA rules around number of dogs, weight limit of your pets, and although this never impacted me - I always say posts about pool and hot tub usage. Probably less of an exercise lap pool and more of a pool for kids. The current office manager Paul is the best one I've seen since I've been there (I think that's been 3 different ones). He's certainly the most friendly and helpful. Or maybe he's just nicer to me b/c one time the trash bin got away and crushed my fiance's truck (srsly!) I am renting out my condo now b/c I intend to either move back one day or let my parents move in when they get a bit older - the Pacific East Mall is within walking distance. read more

OWNERS: Upcoming Financial Disaster Do not be fooled by the big bank balance the current leadership brags about in the election packet. It is a total trap to hide the fact that our actual property is falling apart and running out of money. Based on the official financial packet sent to owners, here is the real story: Massive Financial Shortfall: The board boasts about having millions in savings, but their own official report shows that the cost to fix just the elevators and the roofs alone is millions of dollars more than what is sitting in the bank. They do not have enough money to cover even these two things, leaving completely zero dollars for the rest of our crumbling building. Sky-High Operational Expenses: Well over $750,000 a year is being swallowed up completely by daily utilities like gas, electricity, water, and trash. Because so much cash is being drained by these massive utility bills, they have only done very, very minor repairs instead of the fundamental construction work we desperately need. Everything is Broken and Expired: The official paperwork explicitly states that major parts of the property--including our structures, concrete, and landscaping--have "0 years of life left." They are completely past their expiration date and need immediate replacement, yet fundamental repairs have been entirely ignored. The Disaster Coming Next Year: Because they have spent years ignoring the core structural issues while burning cash on utilities and minor tasks, everything is breaking down at the exact same time. The current savings cannot cover it. If this same leadership gets back in, it will be a complete disaster for our wallets. To pay for these multi-million dollar repairs, they will have no choice but to hit us with massive HOA dues increases or force a devastating Special Assessment fee on every single owner next year. Protect your investment and your hard-earned money. We must stop this operation before it is too late. Vote for a complete change in leadership! Sent from my iPhone read more

WARNING TO FUTURE RESIDENTS: Bayside Commons (535 Pierce Street, Albany, CA 94706) The President's LLC Scam & Financial Fraud: The HOA President is running his private company, LCR Property Management LLC, right out of our residential building. It gets worse: residents are actually being told to mail their monthly HOA fees directly to his private business LLC instead of a real building account! To cover it up, the Treasurer is breaking California law by hiding the books, lumping all our dues and illegal $600+ move-in fees into a secret "Lump Sum" so we can't see who is pocketing the cash. Fake Rental Listings: The President is directly profiting from deceptive rentals here. There's a fake Zillow ad pushing a "3-bedroom" unit for $4,300/mo, but everyone living here knows these apartments are strictly 2-bedrooms. The President completely looks the other way because he's managing these rentals through his own LLC. Unvetted Workers & "Motel" Conditions: The President handed out secure building keys and fobs to random, outside contractors working for his private business. These unknown crews roam our secure halls completely unsupervised, treating our home like a chaotic motel. They even shut off the main water to the entire building 2 to 3 times a month just to do unauthorized commercial renovations for the President. Mail Tampering & Zero Security: Our package area is outside the gates and the access code is never changed, so anyone can walk in. The President has been caught constantly hanging around the mailboxes, taking residents' mail and packages to his car to pass off to absentee owners running illegal Airbnbs. The Post Office has already been notified. Storage Lies & Parking Abuse: The President has packed the building's large storage areas with his own private business supplies. When you ask for space, they lie and say there is a "waiting list," but the President has literally admitted he doesn't even have a list to show anyone--because it doesn't exist. To top it off, he constantly parks his personal car illegally in handicap spots. Our property values are going to keep tanking until this President and the Board are completely replaced. Save yourself the headache--do not buy or rent here! read more

URGENT RESIDENT ALERT: HOA Governance & Financial Red Flags Posted by: Concerned Homeowner "I am posting this to protect our community's property values and financial security. Every owner and prospective buyer should be aware of the following documented concerns regarding Bayside Commons: Commercial Activity at a Residential Address: Public records show that a private entity, LCR Property Management LLC, was established approximately 9 months ago using our main condo complex address (535 Pierce St) as its official business headquarters. Using the building's residential address for a private commercial management license is a major red flag for lenders, the City, and the IRS. Coordinated Conflict of Interest: Shortly after this business was established, homeowners were instructed to send HOA checks 'Care Of' (c/o) this private company belonging to the Board President. Under California Civil Code § 5350, board members are strictly prohibited from voting on any contract or matter in which they have a personal financial interest. Treasury and Payment Oversight: The Treasurer, who manages the association's payments and financial records, is reportedly operating without the professional line-item transparency required by California Corporations Code § 7233. By reporting funds only in 'lump sums' and cooperating with the President's private management setup, the Treasurer has removed the checks and balances necessary to protect our reserve funds. Failure of the Full Board: The entire Board has remained silent while these conflicts of interest occur. By failing to insist on a neutral, third-party management firm and an independent Treasurer, the Board is neglecting its fiduciary duty to protect the homeowners. Impact on Your Investment: It is unethical and a conflict of interest for any Board member to use the community's assets or address for a private business. This environment can make the building 'Non-Warrantable,' meaning banks may refuse to provide mortgages to new buyers. This directly lowers the resale value for every owner in the complex. Requirement for our Community: For the protection of all owners, Bayside Commons must return to neutral, third-party management and an independent Treasurer. I encourage all residents to search the California Secretary of State (BizFile) website using our building's address to see these private business filings for themselves. We deserve an honest Board that protects our homes and our money." read more

Here's what's happening at Bayside Commons (535 Pierce Street, Albany, CA 94706)." . ********Financial Opacity and Fee Manipulation****** * Undisclosed Fee Aggregation: The HOA website for owners displays payments with all fees mixed together, including the HOA fee, with no line-item details or breakdown. This prevents owners from verifying costs or understanding how their money is being spent. * Move-In Fee Discrepancy: A mandatory Move-In fee of $350 is required, payable to the Bayside Commons COA, contradicting listings that incorrectly state a higher amount (e.g., $600.00). II. Rental, Lease, and Transparency Violations * Leasing Requirements: The minimum required lease term is six months per Bayside Commons rules. Daily, weekly, monthly, or "hostel-type" rentals are strictly prohibited. * Illegal Short-Term Rentals: Despite the clear rules, many owners and/or their agents are currently and illegally practicing hostel/hotel-type rentals. This activity severely compromises the security and safety of all legitimate residents. * Lack of Transparency (The 80% Issue): Management provides no transparency to owners regarding the total number of rental units or their specific unit numbers. This lack of oversight has led to an estimated 80% of units operating as rentals (instead of owner-occupied), far exceeding any legal rental limitation and hindering owners' ability to verify occupancy. "We require the immediate disclosure of all unit numbers and their total current rental percentages, as the current lack of awareness is compounding illegal activity. Furthermore, as a matter of ongoing transparency, the lease term and end date for every unit must be constantly updated and made available to all other unit owners through the existing management information system, specifically whenever a unit's occupancy changes (i.e., when a tenant moves out, or a new owner or tenant moves in)." ************** * Owners require the unit numbers and total rental percentages to be disclosed immediately, as the current lack of awareness is compounding the illegal activity. * Independent Management: All property management companies and individuals handling sales or rentals are independent and not directly contracted or related to the Bayside Commons HOA. They work solely for their own profit and interest. III. HOA Corruption and Parking/Storage Rule Manipulation * Parking Mandate: Each complex unit is assigned one or two parking spaces. HOA rules explicitly mandate these spaces are for the unit resident's vehicle only; renting them out is strictly forbidden. * Storage/Parking Rentals: Numerous storage spaces and resident parking spaces meant for resident use are being illegally rented out for general fees without proper transparency or details to owners. * Alleged Corruption: The HOA board is engaging in corrupt practices, including manipulating rules and their enforcement to secure votes and favor specific residents. * Selective Enforcement: The board's corruption has resulted in selective enforcement of the parking rule, creating an illegal, two-tiered system where favored residents are allowed to violate the rule (by renting their spots) while others are correctly prevented. IV. Package, Mail, and Residency Fraud * Illegal Commercial Use: Numerous non-resident owners (and even non-residents) are illegally utilizing the complex address (535 Pierce St, Albany, CA) for their own personal and commercial/business mailing, including large import/export package operations. * Unsafe Package System: The complex's package system is easily accessible and lacks verification, enabling non-residents to collect packages. This was evident when packages shifted to building lobbies, revealing that approximately 80% of packages are picked up by non-resident owners. * Non-Resident Access: Management provides no transparency on which units are rented, allowing many non-resident owners and non-residents to maintain active, undeactivated fobs and phone access, intentionally using the complex as a free package center. * Residency Fraud: Many owners are falsifying their residency to avoid investment taxes and, critically, to illegally enroll children in the highly-regarded Albany school district. This residency fraud directly devalues the property by diluting the value associated with the desirable school zone. V. Negative Impact and Governing Influence * Voting Power: The profit-driven non-resident owners who consistently disregard rules constitute an estimated 80% of the voting body. Their immense voting power allows them to vote out any manager or board member who attempts to enforce rules, enabling them to shape policies that exclusively benefit their interests at the expense of honest, on-site owners. * Property Devaluation: The collective weight of these issues is eroding the desirability and perceived value of units at Bayside Commons, contributing to a devaluation of condo prices. This two-tiered system is further demonstrated by the inc read more

My family were recent tenants at Bayside Commons and wanted to express our positive reviews both of the place and its management since our move-in date in early 2024. We felt the COA management was excellent. They run a tight ship - responsive, professional; they are also genuinely invested in resident satisfaction. Maintenance requests were addressed promptly, and the management team was easily accessible whenever needed. Amir and the management team organized seasonal events and holiday gatherings, often attending themselves to help run things and connect with residents. This created a warm community atmosphere that we had not seen in a condo complex before. The amenities are fantastic too - a well-maintained gym, warmed pool, and tennis courts all kept in excellent condition. The location is ideal for SF commuters with the L transbay bus line literally steps away and has easy access to the green space of Albany Hill as well the 99 Ranch Asian supermarket! We would strongly recommend Bayside Commons for anyone looking to move in! read more

This is a long review and I hope it helps with your opinion on this place. I lived at Bayside for one and half year. During most of the time I quite enjoyed the facilities, environment and neighborhood here. Things came up with the HOA manager Amir when there was a flooding incident in our unit, followed by a few minor violations (car battery disposal, Sunday moving-in, etc.) of us. That was when I was quite upset about how Amir treats the tenants and deals with minor misbehaviors. It became quite intense between us and Amir for some time. The turning point was when I finally figured out the insurance issue due to the water damage earlier. Amir obviously appreciated our efforts and he then agreed to cancel the other miscellaneous charges. And now we actually are in good relationship. I think the key message here is - if you were able to follow the rules what others are also told to, you would live a happy life here. Amir won't harass you until you violate the rules. Just imagine the rules as the HOA manager Amir. When you respect the rules and him, you earn respect back. And I guess there are many HOA rules here because most of the tenants are here to rent the units, so the personnel change in this place is frequent. And to maintain the good status of Bayside, you would likely need these rules to help manage such living situations. read more

I'm currently living here (for 9 years) and I would not recommend to buy or rent a condo at Bayside Commons in Albany, Ca for the following reasons: 1. The current HOA president Amir is the first and main reason. He acts in an authoritarian manner. Amir does not listen to what the homeowners as a whole want. He only does what he thinks is important. Amir spends all day, everyday, all around the property harassing people on supposed violations, whether they are real or imagined, in other words, that he feels are wrong (wrong type of dog, wrong size of bike, how many packages you receive, etc.). He is rude and not professional at all in dealing with people, so he should be the last person to be in a public facing position. Amir acts as if Bayside Commons is his personal property and as such he is the only one to take care of things and that leads to tasks that are not completed in a timely manner or at all. 2. There is no on-site property manager with office hours. This is beyond me. For a property with 235 condos, you would want someone with the knowledge and experience to effectively and efficiently run a property of this size. We've had property managers before, so if you had a question or issue you could call or head down to the office. All you have now is a phone number that goes to a call center where all they do is take a message and supposedly send the message to the board, which never gets back to you. So because of the reasons above, I would strongly recommend not to buy a condo or rent one at Bayside Commons, at least until Amir is out of the board and the above things are taken care of. read more

Great place to live, but HOA takes too long to fix gate and elevators. Our fearless leader Amir has not rectified these issues, what's your deal? read more

I have been a homeowner at Bayside for over 25 years. It look like many of the negative reviewers here are not actual home owners, and that makes me really mad and frustrated because non owners have no business reviewing the community, its HOA or the management team. Bayside is a community of private home owners and HOA and management are to serve them. If you rent there, your business is with your landlord, not with the management, HOA or Amir. But don't forget, HOA and the management are responsible to look after the interests of all owners and to protect and better the community and its value for all owners. As part of that, there are rules that they must enforce to make sure the community is taken care of as a whole. If you live there, the rules apply to you too. If you don't want HOA or management to get involved in your business, just follow the rules! If you don't know what they are, ask! My tenants have lived there for years and HOA has never bothered them. I see many of these negative reviewers base their review on the conduct of Amir. As an owner at Bayside I can attest to the fact that he is blunt and straightforward but never rude. I am in fact very thankful that he has accepted the responsibility to look after my home and the homes of the rest of the community. I am happy that he is involved with the day to day activities of the community, because under his guidance and the rest of the directors on the board, Bayside Commons has done a 180 degree turn from where it was with the previous board and has become a great place with wonderful common areas and equipment, as well as fantastic finances, and as the result our property values have increased substantially. Bottom line, Bayside is a great place to live for both home owners as well as those who like to rent there. As long as your conduct shows you care for the community, no one will bother you. read more

I'm an owner at Bayside Commons and I have been living here for over 15 years. Over the last 3 years, the new board president and manager Amir has done an outstanding job managing, maintaining and renovating the complex without raising the monthly HOA fee which is significantly lower than our next-door complex. Amir is always around working hard and willing to help. read more

My parents have lived here for several years and really enjoyed it. The building has always been well maintained and any time they contacted management things have been addressed quickly. In addition, the building itself comes with great amenities like a pool. They also had a dog for many years and really appreciated the trail located right next door for taking walks. Best of all, they always felt safe in the community and the neighbors have all been very considerate and kind. I would definitely recommend Bayside. read more

Stay away from this condominium complex. The biggest problem is that the HOA Management COLLUDED with the real estate company that have the right to sell or rent (some) of the units. This real estate company even have an office inside the complex. What's the problem, you say? Well, here it is: The HOA Management does NOT do ANYTHING to enforce the well being of the tenant or owner. If a tenant is causing a problem (like play loud music) and that tenant happen to be a renter who rent from the real estate company, the real estate company will pressure the HOA Management to NOT DO ANYTHING because the company does not want to lose the tenant and hence, lose the money. There has been changes to the HOA Manager THREE (3) times from 2003 - 2008, so you know what does that means. HOA Fee has gone up almost every year and the last one stands at almost $500 / month, just for the HOA FEE! All in all, do NOT buy or rent in this place. Rent at 555 Pierce St. instead, they have 24x7 security guards (plural) with a security control room. Note that I do NOT live in 555 Pierce St., but have friends that do and I've seen it myself. read more

The complex itself is awesome, which is really why I gave this place three stars at all. I'm surprised that most of the other reviews fail to mention how nice the complex is; it's way better than the other two right next to it at 545 and 555 Pierce. The good: there's a pool, tennis courts, jacuzzi, sauna, small exercise room, the works. My apartment is very well lit, and I have a nice view of the bay and the city from my balcony. It's relatively quiet, and it's in a great location, within walking distance of Solano Avenue and El Cerrito Plaza. The bad: This is pretty well reflected in other reviews -- the HOA management really needs an attitude adjustment. I've only interacted with them twice, during move in and for a question about cable, but they had a very strong "somebody else's problem" attitude towards me which left a really sour taste in my mouth. Not cool at all. I really hope I'll be able to update my review in a couple months to say that I've had a good experience with the homeowners association. It would be to their benefit to realize that their attitude contributes to housing value in a complex like this as much as cleanliness, safety, and quality. People are the center of any organization. I hate to end on a bad note, so I'd like to mention one fantastic woman who sits in the same office directly across from the homeowners association: my leasing agent (who has politely asked to be left anonymous). She has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help us out. Hopefully it rubs off on the other half of the office. read more

This is my reply to management's comment on 6/15/2018: I guess if one benefits from white privilege, then being "eaten by spiders" would be his "worst nightmare". News flash: that is not the case for everyone else. I know this for a fact: friend of mine who lived there (Asian girl) was dating a black man, this community treated them like shit. Every time he came by to pick her up, someone either questioned him, or called the security. If that is not racism in your opinion, I don't know what is. So don't you dare lecture me about having "an open mind". I am happy that you love your job, and never have to experience discrimination. Have a good day! ___________________________ This place SUCK! DON'T buy or rent here otherwise your worst nightmares will come true......How can anyone like this racist place to live? Oh....I know the answer? you are racist yourself. .....The board president is an old white man who is always angry for some reason....Another thing that strikes me is that why anyone would want a 105 years old man to run their money? I bet he can't even add two numbers let alone deal with the budget of this place.......My good friends live here and I'm trying to persuade them to save their money and GET OUT! They work hard for their money and I hate to see it wasted on this piss of shit place.......Every time I visit them, this place looks like a public park. I've never see a security there..... Just DON'T even think about living here, if you work for your money and care how it's being managed read more

If your unit faces the pool-which many units do-be prepared for excessive noise from the constantly occupied pool / hot tub area which is located smack dab in the center of this apartment complex. And what I mean by excessive is children's repetitive screaming and screeching so loud that it can be heard clearly over the I-80 noise, with all the windows closed and the TV on. The noise typically starts between 10 am and noon, and doesn't die down until sundown. It also appears that many of the pool users are not even residents of this complex. I say this after observing the pool area from my window this past Sunday-yeah I know it sounds a bit psycho but the noise does get maddening. I noted about 5 families at the pool area all day but when evening came, only 1 of the families walked home to an apartment in this complex. The other 4 families walked out the complex front entrance, got in cars and drove away. An adult couple also showed up at that time and picked up their child, apparently having left the child with the other families all day as if this were a daycare. The only positive is that we rent and so aren't married to this place but that also means we don't have a voice, as renters are not allowed to attend the monthly HOA meeting. For your own sanity, please beware of this place! read more

Like many others I say STAY AWAY!! Rent or buy stay away. YA ya the complex looks nice, on surface. So here are some of the problems: Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna: There is no rule for the pool so babies, kids come there, and their diapers are taken off and jump in pool!! YUKS. Adults go exercise and then go to the pool! YUKS. Some people sit in the Jacuzzi or Sauna and clip their nails, and/or smoke or drink!! YUK YUK!! Gym: stinky, no ventilation, very old TV (some times it doesn't work), very very old equipment, sometimes they get one new machine but they keep the old one still so no room to exercise and really a messed up gym. Tennis court: no rules there, mostly outsiders use that, and sometimes is used for skateboarding. Now because of all these things the noise level is very very high, all day and all night, always screaming, crying, running, jumping, playing all types of noise. Can't hear a TV!! There has been crimes here many many times: residence cars broken into, storage broken into, cars have been stolen too!!! so not a safe place!!! there was a body found just 3 blocks up on the hill couple years back. and this complex sits right at the Richmond boarder, draw your own conclusions!!!!! Now the very bad thing is the manager and the HOA board. Like many mentioned before: managers so far (many of them high turn over!!) have always been really rude, and never there to help you or just never there!!!!!!! The board has all old, low life people on it with an attitude problem.They have no sense of what is right or wrong and very very racist. Not cool at all. Try bringing up something they jump on you so rudely you wonder WTF!!!! Also they have had many many construction problems and they don't have budget for it. So if you buy you are in trouble to pay for those!!! Anyway, there are so much newer nicer, and safer place to buy/rent than here. I have friends in the other two complexes and they never have these problems. STAY AWAY!! read more

I have rent an apartment here in bayside already for 4 years . Here is what I can say : 1) the only one reason why I am still here it is because of school district . 2) rent price is incredibly hight . 3) here is huge issues with management. 4) swimming pool are open just 6 months in the year . 5) staff sometimes acts like I am the one who they hire to hang out around . 6) right now they close all the doors inside of the building , and it is just incredibly annoying . They told as it is just for few days but it almost 2 months already . 7) past 3 month people running from building like rat from the boat. 8) Something all the time is wrong with elevators and with garage gates . Can you imagine how it can be in the morning when you have to go to work and you can't leave your garage ??? I had it few times . 9) after bayside changed management here is all the time issue with garbage in the walking areas . 10) gym is really small ... 11) and funny thing 4 years later ... They still didn't add me to address book . Every time when I have visitors I have to go all the way to gate to open doors for my guest . And I stopped asking them to fix it after 7 or 8'th time I tried . The good thing about that community is they have laundry in the units . Well ... I definitely am going to move out once my baby will be done with school next year . Just really don't want to be involved it moving action right now . read more

I've lived here for over 2 years now, first as a renter and now as an owner. It is a pleasure to live here. The staff are always pleasant, helpful and friendly. They know most people by name and unit number. The manager Brandon is doing a great job, making things efficient, saving money for the Hoa, and helping to create a sense of community. As far as the bad reviews go, most are directed to the management. Note that the management changed over a year ago so previous complaints about management really aren't relevant anymore. The units are large for what you get in Albany for the money currently. Everyone who comes to visit always compliments the resort style atmosphere of the place. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend living here! read more

I don't disagree with all the bad comments I read here, but keep in mind that HOA board of directors are volunteers whose term last only for two years. Some years you have good volunteers who are friendly and know what they are doing and sometimes you get someone who does not know what they are doing and just plain mean. As Daniel C said, the complex is awesome. When you buy a condo, you need to consider (among many other things) its location and also how much money the HOA has for its operating and reserved account. If the HOA does not have enough money, the residents might end up paying "special assessment" for major renovation. Bayside HOA fee is higher than other place, however, it has strong reserved account - check out what happened at 545 pierce. Well, hope potential residents out there check other facts about Bayside Commons - convenient location and the neighborhood, and its school district. Although some of previous board members misbehaviors did damage the reputation of Bayside Commons, nice people also live here. =) Facts: (1) the complex is awesome. (2) some of the previous board members were mean and no longer serve as board of directors as of December 2010. =) HOA board of directors are volunteers. You can become one by running for it. And their term only last for two years at Bayside Commons. read more

We just finished up six months there, using it as a transition place between moves. It was very comfortable, clean and felt secure - which is nice when you're new to an area. The pool and exercise room were well maintained. The buildings generally quiet. My only gripe would be the bike rack in the garage, which was just a pile of old dusty bikes. Clearly people keep the nice ones in their unit or on their deck. The units are huge - good size rooms, bathrooms and closets. Easy walk to Pacific East Mall. Also walking to El Cerrito Plaza and the BART station is nice through Creekside Park. read more

I moved to Bayside Commons in September and I love it. I have nothing but help from the manager , the janitorial and the maintenance team, and even from the mail person. I feel safe, happy, and at the center of everything I need. I love to have regulations that are to be followed for the benefit of the whole community. The world need less criticism and more peace. I guess the American society continues to act egotistical. Good work Brandon and his team. read more

I love Bayside Commons. It has a great staff, a great board that is doing a very fine job: the maintenance is super and all staff and board are responsive to inquiries. I have great neighbors who are now my friends. I've helped out with the Social Committee that have put on two BBQs, a wine tasting, and a cookie party for kids, as well as some other events. And what's wrong with an older woman being startled by someone? That person sounds like he's got a very big chip on his shoulder. I'm so glad he isn't near our apartment. read more

Great place to live. The residents are quiet and respectful. We've got a great board and management in place that take care of this property. I've been living here since 2013 and have no complaints. read more

I've been an owner and resident of Bayside for almost 10 years. We love Albany and the location of this property. While I think there has been some issues with the office management/board in the past, they have been very responsive and efficient the last few years. I can't say enough good things about their responsiveness...a couple of years ago during a wind storm, one of the branches of a tree went through our window. The next day I called the office expecting a "we'll see what we can do" type of response, but instead, the staff came up to our unit within a couple of hours, helped me clean all the broken glass, and ordered a new window. Within a few days, I had a new window, the tree was pruned to prevent any other damage and they even painted the wall where the tree had made some marks. While our family is growing and will one day need a bigger place, I believe in terms of condo living in Albany, you can't do better than this on Pierce street. read more

I want to make a comment to the ignorant people that have recently written negative comments about the Board and management. Not only that but all the other negative comments that were made. If you don't like the way things are run then don't live in a community stacked setting. Do you really think this place is just for you. There are a lot of people that live her and have for years that love living in this place. Have you ever heard the saying. If you don't have anything nice to say than don't say anything at all. YOU!!!! actually took the time to be negative and mean and yet have you ever contributed to the community or are you just going to bitch about it. Get over yourself and be a productive citizen instead of being so nasty. Also, do you really know the true story too anything? There are two sides to everything and in my opinion no one on the board from what I have seen treated others very nice. There were especially two women on the board that were nasty and mean to everyone and when I went to school people like that were called bullies....... You are a bully and you can't make negative comments without people really knowing the truth. You are entitled to your comments but in my opinion your probably some bitter person who doesn't know what they are talking about and just blowing smoke. I feel sorry for you. read more