Domain Oakland

Dom A. 

on Yelp

8 years ago

Leaving this review because domain has yet to come forward with this information and I feel like it should be public knowledge: This place is turing into a hotel. Or should I say the "Ginosi East Bay Apartel" to be exact. Domain didn't tell me this, i figured it out when i noticed 1) an increase in random drunk people screaming at the top of their lungs on week nights 2) fewer move-ins than usual 3) the fact that at least 4 units in my building have the exact same furnishings down to the bedspread and 5) from searching book... read more

Kayla J. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Hi Kelsey, Thank you for your response. I am glad to see you are still managing the community - I wasn't sure because I hadn't received a response from you from my email on May 22nd regarding the final repair of our apartment. While you are correct that we were (thankfully) not as effected as our neighbors, they too have expressed similar levels of communication (or lack thereof). And I understand your confusion of what was and was not offered as you were having to manage an incident like this that effected 20+ people (if no... read more

sharon s. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

I'm not really sure how to rate this place. I like living in this complex. But lately I think the crime has gotten worse and I don't really feel safe living here. Especially if you are in D building watch out as the noise from 14th street can be loud, particularly on the lower floors. Also watch out for noise if you are by the trash chute or elevators. . (For 3200 rent, it's about 100 for parking, 45 for rent tax, 20 for parking tax, and about 160 for util which includes internet) PROS - updated kitchen - 5 minute walk from ... read more

James C. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

This is a horribly run "community" - or lack thereof. The leasing agents there do not seem to care if you are interested in renting the apartment or not - they have one thing on their mind, and that is money. Do not be fooled into renting here. Sure the place looks nice, but the people couldn't be more awful to deal with. There are so many better places to rent - much nicer and cheaper. They will take FOREVER to do their due diligence and then blame you for not signing the lease right away after sending a 50 page document an... read more

Char L. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Okay. This place has got me going back and forth with my review. INCONSISTENT management! It is very frustrating having to wait weeks or months for something to get fixed around here. Like I have said in my last review, we pay a huge amount of money to live here and we expect excellent management of the property and its tenants. I put in a request LAST YEAR in October about our tub not draining properly. We were out of town for almost 3 months and returned beginning of January only to come home to the same clogged up tub. I ... read more

Paul P. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Now that I've been here for almost 6 months, I've seen things change a bit. This place is moving in the right direction, and Mark Chapman the new community director is making moves to improve the place. It's not perfect, but it's getting better, and that's not insignificant. 

Elliot S. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

I've lived here now going on 4 years. The staff is kind and professional, and helpful when issues arise. Stephen really takes care of business in a positive way. Mark is the calmest of all, he never lets things get under his skin, and handles issues very well. The premises are safe which important to me and very well located in the center of downtown Oakland. Maintenance people are well qualified if a problem arises and things get fixed immediately! Nice environment to live. 

Nick W. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Apartments are clean but you hear every noise from upstairs and the smell of marijuana evenings means you have to keep all windows shut most of the time. Management do nothing to mitigate these problems after many complaints and maintenance never turn up to appointments - even after confirmed with front office staff. Seems the low reviews of this complex are not without merit. 

Kris H. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

As you can tell from how long I've had my Yelp account and how many reviews I've given, I only really write a review when I am really happy, or really upset. I moved into Domain in July '15, and wanted to wait a little while before writing my review to see if my feelings change any, and they haven't. Domain is absolutely amazing, obviously it's a bit pricy, but compare it to San Francisco not to other parts of Oakland. This is by far one of safest parts if not the safest part of Oakland. It's also parallel to the Federal bui... read more