Today I wanted to give a shout out to Gio. I submitted a request for maintenance this morning and…read morelater this afternoon he was able to spot by and quickly help me out with my issues. Even an additional issue that wasn't on the original request. He resolved it quickly and perfectly. This is exactly what I have come to expect from the maintenance team here at sycamore bay. They are always knowledgeable and fast!

Had a few things around the house that needed fixing, so I submitted work order requests early in…read morethe morning. Everything was addressed and taken care of by the time I got home! Thank you, Giovanni, for being so prompt, efficient, and helpful. I really appreciate the great service!

When my girlfriend and I went apartment searching for our first place together, we were naïve and…read moresigned a 16 month lease at a brand new, modern apartment with fancy (unnecessary + expensive) amenities paying nearly $2900/mo for a 1 bedroom apartment. Fast forward to July 2020 and we were able to break our lease and move into one of the newer apartment units here at Bridge Bay and we absolutely love it! We used to pay ~$150 in Trash, Water, and Sewer fees per month. Here at Bridge Bay, water & garbage are inclusive, our rent is almost $700 less and our home is 100% cozier than our previous apartment. We were also lucky enough to receive a move-in special which was a bonus! The neighborhood feels safe and friendly. The Property Manager, Luz, is super sweet! She's very responsive, informative and helpful. The Maintenance guy, Alvaro, is also very friendly, helpful and efficient. Management at the last complex was ever changing, slow to respond and condescending. So, we're very hopeful and happy to have such a great team here. One of our "must haves" was to have a washer/dryer in our unit. Having to use shared laundry facilities was initially a concern for us, but the laundry room is only 20 steps away, clean, and well-kept. At our previous apartment we had a W/D in unit but they were junior appliances. The W/D's here at Bridge Bay are commercial grade; 5-6 loads used to take us all day to do laundry... Now we only have to do 1-2 loads and it only takes 2 hours at most. The parking options are amazing and close to your unit, and there's also plenty of street parking nearby too. The community is very well lit which is a plus. Being less than five minutes away from supermarkets, eateries, gas stations and the freeway is also very appealing. Bottom line is- we wish we moved into Bridge Bay from the get go, but now we have a genuine appreciation for this place. We plan on staying here for awhile!

We lived here for 2 years and enjoyed it. The staff is very friendly and any maintenance issues we…read morehad (which were very few) were handled easily and immediately. Units were clean and maintained fairly well. Our unit had older windows but manny of the others have newer style windows. Our only downside to living here was the location of our unit. We happen to be right next to the pool which can get noisy during warmer days. There's also a bit of noise from the street with some louder cars that drive by or race down Jarvis. For us it's loud but many of the other buildings don't have any of those noise issues. Weather in Newark is always cooler than the rest of the east bay and there's usually a nice breeze that comes through to keep air moving. We were happy hear for the most part for 2 years but our family is growing and it's time for a bigger place.

We lived within this community for almost 4 years. We rented a 2 bedroom 2 story townhome style…read moreapartment. I remember the first time we toured this place we fell in love with how cozy it was. It felt like a real home and an upgrade to the place we were previously staying. 1 car garage with additional driveway & street parking, in unit washer/dryer, backyard for gardening, upstairs balcony...plenty of space! I could go on about all the good qualities! They all outweigh bad. We had a couple issues with neighbor smoking in the backyard, dribbling basketballs past quiet hours, finding parking after a certain hour but I feel those issues are common things in all apartment complexes. These issues were addressed. Overall, we enjoyed our time. Safety is a priority and we did not encounter a bad experience with theft or break-ins inside the community. (Sometimes we would forget to close our garage over night and everything stayed in place the next morning hehe). Can't forget to mention how close this place is to Safeway. Super convenient. Also a good distance to lake Elizabeth as well. Last but not least, Kathy (manager) and Jason (maintenance) are truly the best people for this job. They are genuine and friendly people who really cares for their community. Quick to respond and addressed concerns promptly. We will miss living within this community. If you're looking for a spot, I highly recommend living here and calling this place home!

I have been living here for the last 22 years. Kathy and Jason are some of the best people one…read morecould ever ask for for Property Management (Kathy) and Maintenance (Jason). They are efficient, friendly, and have supported my wife and I for all those years. My wife passed early this year and they have been supportive in my efforts to downsize and re-organize. I am staying with the property, just teaming up with another tenant (who I had shared one of the units with before). Our unit was a 2 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath townhouse. It has a spacious living room (which I turned into a 'hospital care' space when my wife became ill), with 2 bedrooms upstairs. The full bath is upstairs, the half bath is downstairs. When we had any requests, like the reasonable accommodation request for a handicap ramp for the front stairs, they got it done.

After living here for 8 years my family and I are moving out due to work change…read moreWe loved it! Lots of trees, nature and squirrels around. Had hummingbirds coming to my feeder on the patio. Service requests were always done ASAP. This is not luxurious here, but if you enjoy roomy apartments for a fair price (it's Bay Area!!), this is for you!

We've lived here for 6+ years now and it's been a great experience! Wonderful location (1/2 a mile…read morewalk to lake Elizabeth) and the best staff at any apartment I've ever lived in. A very family friendly and dog friendly area. Maintenance is fantastic, super quick, responsive, and helpful, and Faith at the front office is equally wonderful. Rent goes up every year, which is unfortunate, but for the price, square footage, and customer service, it's hard to justify leaving for housing elsewhere.

I've had a great experience living here. The community is clean, quiet, and well maintained, and…read morethe staff has always been friendly, professional, and quick to help whenever I've needed assistance. Maintenance requests are handled promptly, and the common areas are kept in excellent condition. The location is another huge plus--it's convenient to shopping, restaurants, and major freeways while still feeling like a peaceful place to come home to. I also appreciate that the property feels safe and that management works hard to keep the community looking its best. Overall, I'm very happy with my experience and would definitely recommend this apartment community to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-managed place to live.

Moved in 5 days ago been busy but would spare a time to give a kudos to Tammy for making everything…read moreeasy and smooth from application to move in day. She makes sure everything is aligned. Place is clean, quiet and accessible to nearby stores. Loving the place already. Thank you so much Tammy

There was an animal in our fireplace and maintenance came out right away. Evan did an amazing job…read moregetting the bird out of the chimney and releasing it outside. I appreciate the response time to my email and how efficient he was getting the bird out safely. Maintenance crew at Mariposa never disappoints.

We recently moved out of apt 4051. For those of you considering move-in, please note that you'll…read moredeal with endless termite problems. This unit is infested with termites, and last time it look us 5 months to get termite treatment. You will also deal with endless ant issues because there are foundation gaps leading into the kitchen. We kept our home extremely clean and ants would find their away in every month. If they said the yard would be taken care of? It won't be. We had to pay out of our pocket to have yard work done because the grass would grow so high. The sunlight roof in the bathroom? Same thing, there are gaps which bugs and termites can come in during high season. When the weather gets cold, there is so much condensation in that glass ceiling that drops onto the ground. Take your money and live elsewhere, or at least another unit that isn't neglected as this one.

I lived at The Meadows for a little over three years, and I genuinely don't think I could have…read morelucked into a better place to live in the Bay Area. What made The Meadows so great was the combination of the people, the property, and the location. The management and maintenance teams were wonderful throughout my time here, the community was friendly, and the grounds were always exceptionally clean and beautifully maintained. There's a ton of greenery throughout the property, and it always felt like the people taking care of the community genuinely cared about making it a nice place to live. That experience started before I even moved in. The leasing staff took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me find a unit that fit my preferences. They were even gracious enough to work with me on getting a better deal. Looking back, that first interaction was a pretty good indication of how I'd be treated over the next three years. I also really appreciated how reasonable management was when it came to renewals. Even with the rent-control limits on annual increases, my rent generally went up by less than what they could have charged. I never felt like management was trying to squeeze as much as possible out of existing residents, which unfortunately isn't something I can say about every apartment community in the Bay Area. Maintenance was excellent too, although, honestly, the fact that I only had a single maintenance request in more than three years probably says something on its own. When I did need help, everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful. The Meadows is also easily one of the cleanest apartment communities I've ever seen. When I moved in, it was obvious that they had put real care into preparing and cleaning the unit. As someone who is pretty particular about keeping my own home clean, I appreciated that. I noticed the same attention to detail when I moved out and saw the cleaning checklist they use to prepare apartments for the next resident. It was surprisingly close to the kind of checklist I'd make myself. My apartment had wonderful natural light and became an incredibly cozy home for me. I faced the expressway, and while there was a small amount of road noise, it was never enough to really bother me. More than anything, I loved coming home every day. That may be the simplest and most important compliment I can give a place where I spent more than three years. The location was great as well. There are restaurants and grocery stores nearby, plenty of good routes for running and walking, and it's incredibly easy to get onto highways. The property itself also has great amenities, and I particularly appreciated how well the gym was maintained. Despite being so conveniently located, the community always felt comfortable and safe. I never felt uneasy living or walking around here. There were also community events throughout the year that brought residents together. I certainly didn't go to every one, but I appreciated that they existed and that management put real effort into making The Meadows feel like a community rather than just a collection of apartments. Even moving out was surprisingly easy. Everything was handled professionally and straightforwardly, without unnecessary stress or surprises. It was nice that my last experience with the management team was just as positive as my first. The only reason I moved was because I wanted to live in a different part of the Bay Area. It had nothing to do with The Meadows itself. Over the years I visited plenty of other apartment communities where friends and coworkers lived, and I honestly never came away wishing I had chosen somewhere else. It's rare to leave an apartment feeling genuinely sad to go, but The Meadows really became home for me. I looked forward to coming home every day, and I'm incredibly happy I stayed as long as I did. (ps. videos are from the day I moved out; the place looks even better after they take a pass before the next tenant's move in)

Best place and location. Good thing - washer and dryer included. No additional chargers for water…read moreand garbage. Few things - rent is expected to increase at 7% YOY. Check on sunlight if it's important for you. Because the community is with redwood trees, certain apartments might not get enough sunlight during the day.

Zach is the best! Thank you so much for the prompt service Zach!!!!! Love that he had an extra part…read moreso readily available! Thanks again!

Quick response from Linda as usual Rufino is very hands on and is quick to fix the lock Rufino…read moreand Linda are the best!

We at Grajeda's Landscape Inc have had the pleasure of working with Artist Walk Apartments, and it…read moreis truly a top-tier, high-end community. The property is beautiful, well-designed, and held to a very high standard. The overall layout, landscaping, and retail spaces make it a standout complex. We especially want to recognize the manager, Desiree. She is amazing to work with--professional, organized, and always on top of things. Communication with her is smooth, and she genuinely cares about the property and everyone involved. It's clear she takes pride in her work, which makes a big difference. Artist Walk Apartments is a great property to work with, and Desiree makes the experience even better. Highly recommended

WARNING on this property: shady practices; outrageous charges; potentially taking advantage of…read moreelders with language barriers. I signed a lease with Artist Walk Apartments. During our inspection of the apartment on the day of moving in, we found the apartment to be extremely noisy. The noise comes from the bathroom fans that are on 24/7 (you cannot turn it off). We measure the noise to be around 70 dB at highest, 55 dB at lowest. The Fremont noise regulation requires a continuous noise of less than 45 dB at night. Because the apartment does not meet government noise regulation, and we were legit getting severe headches from the noise of the apartment, we immediately requested to cancel the lease. Problem begins: My parents don't speak English well. They arrived at the leasing office first, and were asked to sign the apartment inspection document BEFORE they were allowed to inspect the apartment. They were told that if they don't sign, they aren't abe to get keys. As a result, they were conned into signing the inspection document before we found out that the apartment does not meet government noise regulation. Because we signed the inspection document, the apartment now insists that we have "Moved In", and not only do they refuse to refund our 600 USD deposit, they also requested us to pay two months of rent totalling almost 8000 USD for us to cancel our lease. Please note that we NEVER moved into the apartment, and we requested to cancel the lease WELL within the 24 hours of our apartment inspection. We have reported all of our noise findings to various government agencies, and we are fighting all of the charges through all legal means available to us. Please note that they have initially agreed to "Cancel" our lease, but now threatened us with TWO months rent for "breaking" our lease. They said they would replace the fans, but repeatedly made it clear that it may not solve the issue. Since they cannot promise the issue to be resolved, we insisted on cancelling our lease. So now we have to seek legal means. They have now demanded a payment of well over 8000 USD because we've touched the apartment keys. They refused to admit that their apartment violates the government noise regulation and unethically made my parents sign the inspection document BEFORE they were allowed to inspect the apartment. We requested to cancel the lease PURELY because the apartment noise violates government regulation. Even their own measurements showed a clear violation. In the end, it is the unethical practices from these people that are truly shocking. They clearly think us civilians do not have the means to fight back. The apartment itself shoudn't be allowed on the rental market until all issues are fixed; but in the end there is no easy fix to subpar morals, discrimination, lack of ethics, penchant for manipulation, and a complete disregard of rules, regulation, and human decency. July 11th, 2025: For legal purposes I am writing this update to respond to "Maggie". I have plenty of communication evidence, and formal evidence that I've tried to resolve this issue "informally" with your team. I am no longer interested in circling back and forth with your team. So far, your team have done nothing but gaslight me, provide conflicting accusations that shouldn't make any sense even to yourself. Here is a summary of what you have done so far: 1. I received an application credit of 50 USD. You now said you will be charging me for that because I DID NOT move in, and the credit only applies when I've moved in. 2. You requested that I pay two months rent to "break the lease" because I DID MOVE IN. Note, in previous bullet point your reason for charging me was I DID NOT move in. So which one is it? At this point, it is clear you are just making up things as you go so you can charge me. 3. With all of the above stated charges, you still refuse to refund my 600 USD deposit, for what reason? 4. On July 7th, when we inspected the apartment, we immediately asked for the fans to be replaced. They refused. We asked to cancel the lease. They said we can cancel, but it has to be done immediately. We complied and canceled immediately. 5. A day later, after THEIR OWN measurements showed THEIR OWN noise violation, they tried to glaslight us saying the apartment is fine. They can try to update the fan for us, but it most likely won't change anything. Because they made zero promise to resolve the issue, we insisted on our cancelation. 6. 3 days later, they threatened us saying we broke the lease, and they will be charging us two months rent for breaking the lease; 600 USD for the deposit we already paid; AND they are going to charge me for the application credit of 50 USD I received (see first two points). This experience has been completely insane. I feel like rules are being made up along the way to charge me as much money as possible; these rules came out of no where and were in NO WAY disclosed beforehand.

Jennifer is awesome Manager. Nice place to stay . Staffs are helpful they provide quick maintenance…read morewhen something goes wrong. People living in the community are very respectful . It is a safe & clean community . Highly recommended . If I have any chance Definitely come back again. Thank you Jennifer for your service.

Management) I'm…read morewriting this review to warn future residents about my experience with the new management at Oakpointe Apartments, specifically Leasing Manager Stephanie Miranda and maintenance staff member Jose. Since the management change, the service quality has significantly declined. The office is rarely accessible. Many times the office is closed during normal business hours, and even when staff are inside, the door remains locked. We knock repeatedly and still receive no response. There is also no fixed lunch schedule anymore. The manager leaves for hours at random times, which makes it nearly impossible for residents to get assistance. The previous management had clear timings and provided prompt and professional support, but that standard is completely gone now. Customer service has been very poor. Work orders remain pending even after multiple reminders. Requests are ignored and residents are left waiting with no updates or communication. The most serious incident involved the laundry machines. My clothes were left inside the dryer and the machine overheated and burned them. I immediately emailed the leasing manager explaining the situation. She did not respond the entire day. I emailed again the next day and still received no response. I then went to the office where she was inside with the door locked. After knocking several times she finally opened the door. When I explained the issue she said Jose checked the email (but didn't replied to that email) and told me to speak with him instead. After I explained everything to Jose, he simply said it was not their responsibility and that I should contact the laundry company myself. I asked for help since the machine is on their property, but he only opened the dryer door and refused to assist further. My expensive clothes were destroyed and management showed no concern, no follow-up, and no accountability. Overall, this management is extremely unresponsive, unprofessional, and dismissive toward residents' concerns. Rude behavior, lack of availability, ignored emails, and unresolved maintenance issues have made living here very frustrating. I strongly recommend future renters carefully reconsider before leasing here under the current management.