Avoid at All Costs -- Dangerous, Mismanaged, and Unethical…read more I lived at this student housing location from 2023 to 2024 (approximately 1.5 years), and I would strongly advise others to look elsewhere. The property management was completely negligent. The on-site manager was often rude, unprofessional, and discriminatory in behavior. She appeared more focused on her personal image--frequently flaunting luxury items--than on tenant safety or building maintenance. Serious issues plagued this building: * Multiple deaths occurred on-site, including one individual whose body wasn't discovered for two weeks, leaving tenants to endure the smell for months. * Security is nonexistent. There were armed robberies, break-ins by unhoused individuals during storms, and even reports of gang-related activity that management appeared to overlook or tolerate. * Rooms were illegally sublet via Airbnb by relatives of the manager, while some stayed rent-free--clearly a conflict of interest and a violation of basic housing standards. * Drugs were sold openly, and the safety of residents was never a priority. * To make matters worse, the cleaning staff were underpaid and treated poorly despite working under very difficult conditions. This was not just a bad experience--it was an ongoing trauma. If you value your safety, mental health, and basic human dignity, I urge you to consider other housing options.

Doesn't exist as student housing. Ever since the pandemic most of the students moved out. They were…read morein the process of renovating the rooms with their own bathrooms for an Airb&b but this project went belly up. There are some permanent residents there and I've stayed there because my family member stays there but the "Tenderloin " area has creeped up close to the location and until SF can push it back where it was it a bit unsavory to stay there though affordable

Marshall and the rest of the staff in the package room are amazing! I was helping someone order…read morethings when he thought he would be moving into an apartment, and then had a last minute change and didn't move it. But we still had packages that had already been ordered and/or delivered. Marshall and his team were very kind and patient to send photos of what arrived and then print labels and get things sent back out to Amazon/FedEx to return items for us. Their communication was impressive! So appreciative for all of their help!

If you enjoy unleashed dogs in public areas, you'll love it here…read more June 7: an unleashed dog charged at me on the 11th floor rooftop deck, near the edge of the building. Reported in writing same day. Management said they'd handle it privately. July 29, 4:16 PM ish, a dog walks OUT OF the dog park unleashed, heading to the North Tower. July 29, 4:22 PM ish, another owner refuses to leash his dog when asked The strangest part is the culture here: off-leash is treated as normal, and asking someone to leash their dog gets you looked at like you're the unreasonable one

Perfect for young professionals and students. Great for short term internships you might have in…read morethe city. They have so many options all over the city, that you are bound to find one of their properties you'll like. All common areas are always kept clean and the property managers are very helpful and quick to respond. If you are looking for short term affordable housing in San Francisco, this is your place.

I stayed in 1080 Folsom Street for 3 months in the summer of 2024. I had an awful experience here…read moreas not only was the place dirty, poorly managed, and poorly maintained but I was frequently sexually harassed by residents and management. I received a lot of uncomfortable comments from several residents and one in particular began stealing my mail and harassing me after I rejected him. When I reported this to management, I was told by Ben that it was happening because I was 'too pretty' then he offered to take me out for a meal or a drink to help me calm down (I obviously said no, I believe he keeps working at this building so that he can try to get with the young women who stay here). He said that he would speak to the resident. I am unsure if he actually did and he clearly had no plans on making an official report. I wrote to the company regarding the harassment and they apologised and offered for myself and my roommate to move to a new building but when we viewed it it seemed to be even dirtier with no kitchen to cook in. Ben told me later on that if I don't want to be sexually harassed I should be careful about what I wear around the building as I was "dangling red meat in front of wolves". They also tried to keep our deposit after we left the room spotless and returned our key to another manager a few days prior to our check out date. They only gave it back when I wrote to them and brought up filing a full report regarding the harassment. I would recommend any women/young girls who are considering this accommodation to take caution as I genuinely felt unsafe here. I was scared to use the kitchen, scared to speak to management, scared to use the showers/bathroom. They don't care about your well-being or safety.

This is a GREAT place to live if you're affiliated with UCSF…read more The perks: -you have sun here! -great housing staff always readily available to answer questions via phone and all my emails have always been answered within a day. Super nice people! :) -package room - packages are funneled through a package room so you don't have to worry that someone has stolen your package from your front step -internet and water is included in rent -maintenance is always done lightning fast here! You get a response within a day for non urgent requests and even faster -electricity is included in 4 bedroom apartments -parking structure right across the quad -VERY competitive rent prices for where you are in the city - 10 minute walk from -convenient shuttle services in the area: UCSF and Mission Bay Shuttle - no service on weekends though. -Muni Stop right outside your door -Food choices: Cafe24, Subway, Publico, Starbucks, The Pub, Espostos, Z crepes, Peasant Pies, Coffee (within the ucsf campus), limited food choices on the weekends though. -Wednesday Farmers market while in season -Convenient to the freeway: 280/80 -Safe area: they have proximity access fobs so that no one can just walk into your apartment complex Overall - I LOVE mission bay housing. It's a great place to live!

When I had a great roommate, living in the sunset UCSF housing was fun. Once I got my roommate,…read moredirty and avoids confrontation, I hated living in the housing. The current complaint process allows tenants to be repeatedly accused of policy violations without any verification or investigation, placing the entire burden of proof on the accused to defend themselves. This system enables abuse and retaliation, as anyone can file unsubstantiated complaints that are then documented in a tenant's file regardless of validity. Tenants are forced to respond to allegations they've already denied, creating stress and an uncomfortable living environment despite full policy compliance. Housing should implement mandatory inspection or verification procedures before contacting tenants about complaints, ensuring fairness and preventing misuse of the reporting system. This is obviously a problem as many others here have reported the same thing.

Jeff and OG!! They're the best! Fixed everything needed in my year in Soma!!…read more Can I take you with me?!!!

Th parking lot here is an abomination to mankind. Piss poor system to park and retrieve car. …read more No people. cS support from India. Gate closed before I could leave. I had to call India. Wait. And have them open the gate. Cannot prepay to enter garage. Had to call India . Please avoid at all costs. Website is out of date. NO posted rates. avoid if you want to maintain sanity. JYW says avoid and do patronize!!!!

We recently moved into Strata in Mission Bay and had such a smooth experience from start to finish…read more The entire move-in process felt organized and mostly stress-free. Shree, the leasing manager, was absolutely wonderful to work with. She communicated clearly every step of the way and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was set up and ready for us on our first day. She was really welcoming and it made a difference. Anytime we needed something, she was accommodating and quick to help. So far, our experience has been really enjoyable and we're very happy to be living at Strata!

My husband and I have been tenants at Strata for almost a year now, and we've truly loved living…read morehere with our daughter and dog. When we were apartment hunting in SOMA and Mission Bay last year (while still expecting our daughter), we toured several buildings -- but Strata was the one that felt like it could actually become a home for our growing family. The apartments have well-designed layouts, new appliances, and wood-like tile floors that feel modern but warm. There's a small gym (no squat rack, but it does have a Peloton bike), and thoughtfully designed shared amenities including grills and a reservable kitchen/living space that's great for hosting. We also appreciated that it isn't an enormous complex since some buildings nearby feel so large that they feel like a college campus or nice but with no personality. Strata feels much more intimate and community-oriented. Most notably, Shree on the leasing/management team made us feel right at home from our very first tour. She was (and still is!) incredibly responsive, kind, and wonderful to work with. She truly feels like part of the community that makes Strata special. All our neighbors have been very friendly and the leasing/management, cleaning, and maintenance teams have also all been friendly and professional. Positives: - Very family- and dog-friendly building in a neighborhood that's perfect for both. We're close to great Mission Bay restaurants, new parks, and playgrounds. - Responsive, action-oriented management. For example, when there were instances of people experiencing homelessness entering the building (this sort of situation is particular to the whole neighborhood, not just our building), management quickly hired security to address the issue. Maintenance requests are typically resolved within 24 hours. Downsides: - No squat rack in the gym. - No pool. - No rooftop views. Overall, Strata has been a wonderful first home for our family in San Francisco. We feel safe, welcomed, and well taken care of here, which is ultimately what we cared about most.

Working with Madeline Gibson and the Ruth Krishnan team was an exceptional experience. Having…read moretrusted Ruth with a past property sale in the City, I already knew their team standards were high, but Madeline still managed to exceed them. My search started with her colleague, Yesinia Beatriz, who supported me early on and connected me with Madeline who was a great fit for my needs! I wanted a property in a highly competitive, expensive area during a time of low inventory. Madeline never made my goals feel unrealistic. She helped me purchase my dream home in a newly renovated TIC building on the border of Russian Hill and Nob Hill, smoothly navigating the complex TIC financing requirements. Madeline is highly knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive. She educated me using recent comparable sales data and reviewed every document thoroughly. In a multi-bid situation, her strategy secured a home that not only met my must-haves but also my would-love-to-haves (hello private garage, view, and fireplace), on my very first offer, with zero back-and-forth counters. She operates with total integrity and made me feel genuinely cared for throughout the process. I highly and absolutely recommend Madeline and the Ruth Krishnan team. I can't thank them enough!

Lauren and team were FANTASTIC! My husband and I have lived in SF for 10 years and we were finally…read moreready to look at buying our first home as the rental market went crazy. We had no clue what we were doing walking into this and Lauren helped guide the way from teaching us about the market in general, advising us and referring us to good financing options, and more. The very first thing we did was an exercise to help make sure we had realistic expectations - we looked at a variety of neighborhoods with our price point in mind and looked at previously sold units to understand what we could and could not afford. It was very helpful to then narrow our search to start looking. Lauren walked us through all the options and made sure we wouldn't waste time with things that didn't make sense. When we found homes we liked, Lauren immediately jumped into action, pulling down inspections, sharing intel on the selling agent, and more. She would walk us through the full inspection reports and help flag things we should dig further into. As a family with a kid, she was also extremely thoughtful in guiding us based on nuances of kids in the city. And when it came time to negotiating the home we got, she worked her magic! Up against two cash offers, Lauren helped us navigate a competitive offer in other ways to beat them out. Unreal! Our friends were blown away at how quickly we were able to get a place compared to what they've seen in this crazy market. Our full time from kickoff with Lauren to close was probably only about 2 months total - wayyyy faster than we thought any of this would go down in the crazy SF market. Her team also helped throughout the close process to make sure we were set on moving logistics and getting set for all the new things involved in home ownership. We are so grateful to Lauren and her team who went above and beyond to make sure we were getting the home of our dreams and that we were set up for success. Would highly recommend her and the entire Krishnan team!

I attended Hastings in the late 1990s. In my opinion, UC Hastings College of the Law is a good…read moreschool. However, there are some things that I did to improve my law school experience. First, I befriended professors Marsha Cohen, David Levine, George Bisharat, Eileen Scallen, Keith Wingate, and George Bisharat. Second, I befriended UC Hastings staff members such as Dean Mary Kaye Kane and Library Director Jenny Parrish. By getting to know faculty and staff, I improved my law school experience. It's important to get to know your fellow students--but don't forget faculty and staff. Another matter improved my law school experience: activities. During my 1L, I wrote for Hastings Law News and served on student government. After my second year, I participated in a legal study abroad program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Law. Finally, during my third year, I was president of the Hastings Jewish Law Students Association for a semester. In short, I treated Hastings as a "family". This is why my experiences were positive in the long-term.

My son is currently a student here and he is having an amazing experience! He lives in the new…read moreacademe198. It's a beautiful residence with many perks. It's right across the street from the school. He has learned so much in his first year and there was a lot of support available. He loves the people and the professors. The career center was very helpful in getting him an internship at the, San Francisco public defenders office. Internship is turning out to be fantastic. He's from LA but has had no trouble adapting to the school or San Francisco. In fact, he loves it. We're very happy with the whole experience!

I am half way done with my graduate degree at Columbia University in New York, and I am so proud to…read moresay that USF prepared me exceptionally well to move on to graduate coursework. USF has its faults, of course. But every single institution does. My experiences at USF were invaluable. The education is rigorous, social justice focused, and broad in scope. They required classes that I never would have wanted to take, but ended up absolutely loving. The psychology department was top notch. I worked in a research lab for 3 years, and worked with various other departments for many years as a student employee. I loved every minute of it. If you want changes in your school experience, USF welcomes feedback and student activism. Plus, I appreciate (now that I liv in NYC) just how environmentally conscious USF campus is. Composting, recycling, water reuse, everything. My sister will be graduating from USF this spring as well, and I cannot wait to come back and see the gorgeous campus again.

Quality education, affordable and comprehensive. I'm a life long learner and really enjoy my…read moreclasses here. Excellent instructors. Enjoy!

I really enjoyed my time at 50 Jones. my experience thoroughly exceeded any expectations I had…read moreabout living there. Anyone who tours will be able to see that the place is nice and that the units are thoughtfully designed. What really made this a great experience for me was the new management team. They were always cordial and responsive and more generally just always helpful. Furthermore, the maintenance and custodial teams always did their jobs well too. The building and apartments speak for themselves, but the service components (provided by all staff from management, leasing, custodial, etc.) always really wowed me. I would recommend to anyone interested to at least tour and meet the management team - you won't be disappointed.

We are so grateful to 50 Jones staff and the community. We have lived here for 2 years now and…read morecannot emphasize enough how responsive the entire 50 Jones Team is. From the beautiful housekeeping and upkeep to the property, to maintenance responding within hours to any issue we have had, to the wonderful security and leasing office. We are truly happy here at 50 Jones. The customer service has been exceptional. During the recent blackout, we felt safe as security ensured only residents entered the building. Thank you for everything, The Peterson Family, George Jr., Dollie, and George III