I actually live here, and i can say that noise (at least for me) is not an issue. Quiet and…read morepeaceful. Pool and Hot Tub are awesome. Office is responsive. Security is good too. Not sure why others say it's not good here, for me it's a little piece of paradise!

The building is managed very well. The LED lights were installed because they use a fraction of the…read moreenergy that the old incandescent lights did. Cameras were installed recently only because of repeated damage and auto thefts. And they seem to be working -- there have been no more theft or damage problems in the garages. The building is inter-racial and occupied by people of all ages -- there are many families with children living there.

Communication‼. Gentleman handling the apartment rentals was very gracious, thorough, helpful,…read morepro-active & patient too!

Lived here for a few months - LOVE these apartments!…read more HERE'S WHY: ------------------- 1.) Month-to-month rent terms! 2.) Smaller than most security deposit + reasonable pet deposit (they allow dogs here, too)! 3.) Many apt sizes including quaint studios! 4.) Beautiful grounds (see pic of center fountain in courtyard)! 5.) All bills paid! Woohoo! And free cable! 6.) Under 2 blocks away from Crab Cove, the SF BAY, the beach, and a huge park! 7.) Only a few miles from a BART station! 8.) TONS of parking (half covered) in a private, free parking lot. 9.) Near tons of restaurants & shopping. 10.) Built 1925 & used to be a Neptune Beach resort!! (An Alameda historical building!) ***THAT'S JUST TO NAME A FEW REASONS!*** .. So yeah. Great apt homes.. I recommend checking 'em out!!!

Yes. Friendly and very accommodating people. Always make sure they answered your questions and…read moremake sure you have everything you need on your move.

Just Moved in recently! As far as noise and cars, It's all about the view…read more I would say to the naysayers I have seen. ITS THE LOCATION! And View. and especially The fact they love Dogs

After living in the south bay for 13 years, I realized I could sell my house and go nearly anywhere…read morein the world I wanted. After an extensive self-examination of my goals and desires I found Phoenix Commons, which was exactly what I was looking for: 1) a nicely sized single-bedroom condo with gorgeous views of the Oakland estuary, the Park Street bridge, Alameda, and beyond. Sorry everybody, I got the best unit in the place. 2) Large shared spaces and people for an active social life 3) A hot tub! 4) Convenient access to San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and all their rich cultural possibilities 5) Secure garage parking with charging for my electric car 6) Beautiful boardwalk along the estuary for walking my dogs But the true benefit of living at Phoenix Commons is the people and the community we are building together. We are more than just neighbors. We are a true family. We have delicious group meals at least 3 times a week, prepared by volunteer chefs from the community. We have movie nights and craft days and sunset cruises on the bay. We argue and work it out together, for the benefit of all. We take care of each other in a myriad of ways, large and small. If you want to participate in a true community for your advanced years, Phoenix Commons is the place!

I am a member of Phoenix Commons. I joined the community before the building was competed and I…read moremoved into my condo / home in the Spring of 2016. "Lori" has it wrong. Yes, there are some units above $700,000 (and they have balconies with views of San Francisco and the Oakland - Alameda Estuary!) But there are many at a lower price. Phoenix Commons is a Senior Cohousing Community (ages 55+.) Cohousing is a concept that started in Denmark in the 1960's. We all have our own complete individual condos, which we purchase. AND we all own a share of the whole first floor of our building, which includes a shared living room, community room, library, gym, dining room and kitchen. We share meals, cooked by members, several times a week. I love it here. Yes, we live in Oakland, and yes, we had a couple of break-ins when we first started. That's Oakland. But we have a great security system, and an even greater sense of community. All of us here have chosen to live in an urban, diverse part of town. We partake of both the ethnic diversity of the Fruitvale section of Oakland as well as the small town feeling of the island of Alameda. Lucky us! Cohousing is not for everyone. But if you are intrigued by the idea of living independently, yet close to neighbors in a tight-knit community, check us out. Just tonight I had several neighbor- friends stop by to chat and one, who happens to be a great cook, brought me a plate of what she was cooking for dinner. Lucky me! Our sense of community is strong and thrives on fellowship and support. We are "aging in place" and loving it. Check us out.

My girlfriend and I just moved into The Bond at 311 2nd Street in Oakland and I have to say it is…read moreone of the most luxurious and well-thought-out developments you will find anywhere. It is truly an ideal combination of luxury amenities, first-class customer service, and great location. For me to be saying this is pretty hard, as I am a very picky and uptight tenant but I feel confident in saying that this building has blown away any expectation that I had of luxury living. I'll share a few of the most important factors in why we personally chose the Bond: Amenities: In-Unit: Each unit has central air, granite countertops, 10' ceilings, stainless steel appliances, marble floors in the bathrooms, hardwood kitchen floors, and beautiful views from the massive windows. Also: the windows are sound-proofed! I am a very light sleeper and our unit sits directly against the Amtrack rail and I haven't heard one train at night. I am truly amazed because I most recently lived a few blocks away and the train woke me every single night! Lobby: The lobby is appointed with beautiful furnishings and art pieces as well as the residence services desk that is manned by passionate and courteous staff that has gone above-and-beyond to help us feel at home. Another amazing benefit of The Bond is the secure ATM in the lobby. That's right, no more ordering food and having to run to the bank because you're out of cash! Which also plays a key part in enjoying the neighborhood since The Bond is only one block from the Jack London Square Farmer's Market and Heinhold's bar (both of which are cash-only establishments). Gym: The gym is fully equipped with technogym cardio/weightraining equipment. The machines have cable TV and I-pod docks. Roof-deck: The Gym opens onto the 3rd floor roofdeck which has a grill, beautiful landscapes and an outdoor training surface for Yoga, weight-training, etc. Although these amenities are all great, the most amazing asset of The Bond is far-and-away the dog park that is connected directly to the building! This is such a great benefit because my only issue with living in Jack London Square has been it's lack of a leash-free dog park. Besides all of these great innovations, The Bond has some very subtle nuances that we love: Separate trash and recycling chutes are on each floor so no more hauling bottles to the garage; Garage access is triggered by parking sticker so no keys are needed; refreshments in the lobby; direct elevator entrance from the garage; convenient access to the 880 freeway; only 10 minutes from San Francisco; etc. Needless to say, we are extremely happy with our choice to live in The Bond and would suggest it to anyone looking for luxury housing anywhere in the Bay Area.

The Bond changed their management company for the better to Common Interest Management Services. We…read morehad a revolving door of front desk staff before Natalie started a year ago. Wonderful customer service and very dependable. I know I can speak for everyone here at The Bond by saying we are so glad she joined the new management company and stayed with us. Thanks for everything you do!

I met Philip at an open house where he was the listing agent. We had a good introductory…read moreconversation about my needs. I found Philip to be exceptionally knowledgeable about the local Alameda community as well as the general region. He does his homework about all-things real estate and, if he doesn't have an answer to a question, he will find one. No phony sales with him. I was downsizing for retirement and found Philip really understood what I needed to consider in the process. We looked at properties in and out of Alameda that met my criteria. When we looked at "fixer uppers" he helped me envision what they could become. Looking at condominiums, he would efficiently evaluate the complex's value. With every property I felt he gave me pros and cons offering invaluable insight into whether it would meet my needs. Ultimately, Philip helped me find my new home and, now that I am settled in, I have no regrets. Philip made me feel I had a partner in the real estate transaction, not just an agent. He is a seasoned professional and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.

Knowledgeable, thoughtful, well educated (...and tracks the market like his favorite race horse)…read more Phillip always has a plan in place and knows how to make a difficult process as easy as possible. He knows what he is talking about! I so appreciated working with Phillip. Even though, I never got a chance to try his famous chocolates chip cookies :)

My family of four lived at Park Central for about 9 years and really loved it. The location is…read moreamazing - it's wonderful being so close to Washington park, the beach, farmer's market, Webster Street, and the library. Maya Lin is across the street and my daughter was able to walk to school by herself as a kindergartener. And the proximity to San Francisco is great! Nice commute by bus or ferry. The apartment itself was just beautiful - I loved the thoughtful layout, light-filled rooms, and wooden floors. The storage is surprisingly good for the square footage, and we lucked out and had a dishwasher too. Our family made many happy memories here. We really enjoyed our neighbors. Folks are friendly and thoughtful, and there's a real sense of community. We exchanged phone numbers with many neighbors and helped each other out at various times with watching vacation mail and so on. We left our front door open our last night before we moved and some of our neighbors we've known for years dropped by to say goodbye. That said, if you want to just quietly do your thing, everyone will be respectful of that. I feel like the overall vibe is, "friendly introvert." Finally, the maintenance care was honestly amazing. The grounds are beautiful and always perfectly maintained, and Andrea quickly and helpfully dealt with any needs we had. There is a maintenance team that comes every Friday, so it's easy to get on the list to have anything looked at. We really appreciated the love and care given to keep everything so nice, and felt really grateful - especially since we lived in a well-priced, rent-controlled unit! Overall, if you're looking for a great location, safe, friendly, beautiful, and affordable (relative to the Bay Area) place to live in Alameda, and a small space works for you (~400-800 sq ft), I don't know that you could do any better!

We lived at Park Central Apartments for seven years. The apartments were built in the 1940s and do…read morehave their vintage quirks, but our one bedroom unit was well maintained and comfortable for two people. There are storage units, parking spaces, & garages for an additional fee (street parking can be difficult here). There are washers & dryers onsite, and the landscaping is always kept up. The area is very safe, quiet, and close to Webster Street and Washington Park. Indoor cats are allowed. The apartment manager Andrea was always professional, easy to get in contact with, and addressed any problems quickly. We feel lucky that we had such a positive experience with Andrea, as we realize that is not always the case with landlords & renting. We highly recommend Park Central Apartments to renters.

We had an amazing experience applying for our new apartment at Alameda Park Apartments, all thanks…read moreto Ms. Pandoria Pugh. From the very beginning, she was professional, welcoming, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. She took the time to show us four different available apartments so we could truly compare and choose the one that felt right for us. We never felt rushed or pressured -- she made sure we were comfortable and had all the information we needed to make the best decision. My wife instantly fell in love with one of the units. The walls had such a clean, modern look, and the upgraded appliances really made the space stand out. You could tell the apartment was well cared for and thoughtfully updated. For someone living in Alameda, she offered us a great deal that we honestly couldn't say no to. The value for the quality of the apartment was outstanding. We were so excited that we applied right away. The great news is that there are still some apartments available, so if you're considering moving to the area, I highly recommend reaching out. If you're looking for a smooth, professional, and genuinely positive apartment application experience at Alameda Park Apartments, Ms. Pandoria Pugh is the person you want to work with. And hey -- if you decide to live here and end up being our neighbor, make sure to add me as a referral haha! We're incredibly grateful for the experience and can't wait to move

I moved into Alameda Park Apartments in May, and my experience has been wonderful from the very…read morebeginning. From the application process through move-in, Pandora, the property manager, showed care, kindness, and patience, qualities that have continued every day since. What stands out most is how much pride Pandora takes in the property. She treats it as if it were her own backyard, keeping the grounds spotless, safe, and welcoming. The laundry and pool areas are always well maintained, and she communicates regularly with tenants to make sure we're informed. Beyond her professionalism, Pandora is simply a kind and genuine person. She is always polite and friendly with tenants, delivery drivers, and visitors alike. The atmosphere here reflects that energy, tenants are neighborly, and the community feels positive. After years of apartment living, I can confidently say that Pandora is rare in this industry, and I feel lucky to have found this place.

VERY well maintained building and the front desk staff is WONDERFUL!…read more Never had a request for help or attention to a community item needing attention go unaddressed within the first 24 hours.

I love the Jack London Square area, and have been touring many of the properties in the area. The…read moreEllington is a beautiful building, well-designed with great amenities. But, I must admit that the HOAs do turn me off. If you are also in the market, do go check it out in person.

I have lived in Tropic Sands Apartments for over five years…read more I absolutely love my home. The neighbors in the apartment community are friendly, kind and helpful. The location is supreme- bird sanctuary, beach and shopping a walk away. The Community on-site Apartment manager Asia. Wow- she is a shining star!! Asia goes above and beyond. She decorates the lobby for every rando holiday. (Which I LoVE) Asia also supports and helps the community members/tenants in so many ways. She takes one of our elder community members to shop. When I was sick- she brought me soup. The beautiful community of Tropic Sands- is much more than the building, location and pool. Asia has set the tone for all of the tenants. Kindness, respect and integrity.

I absolutely love Tropic Sands Apartments! The apartments are spacious, dogs are welcome, and is…read morevery well maintained. The building manager, Asia, is absolutely fantastic, responsive, and runs this place effectively. We absolutely adore Asia and love that she takes care of this place! Highly recommend Tropic Sands Apartments, you will not regret it.