Domain Oakland

Matthew N. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

My partner and I have lived in Domain for two years now. This weekend will be our last. To say that I'm sad to leave is an understatement. This place is absolutely fabulous! If you like a combination of modern finishes, and a warm and cozy atmosphere, then this is the place for you! Domain is ideally located in the charming area of Downtown Oakland. Bart is just a couple blocks away, as is a thriving & hip nightlife. It's the place to be! The neighborhood is also full of character, and the neighbors are a dream! You'll adore... read more

Stacey O. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

I have been living at Domain since July 2011. In fact, I was the 2nd tenant to move into the complex. I've witnessed the construction, transacted with previous management/ownership, and seen it through its growth as well as the growing pains. First let me say, I really like living here. You can't ask for a better location, the grounds are nice, the staff is attentive, and I really dig my apartment. Now, that's not to say it's always been this positive. As mentioned, there was a previous reign that has recently changed hands ... read more

Catherine A. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

I recently moved into the Domain under it's new management team and this place is great! I appreciate the great customer service and professionalism from the office staff. They seem to go above and beyond any other apartment staff that I have experienced in the past. The maintenance crew is nice and friendly, I'm not waiting more that 24hrs for a response when there's problem... they are pretty on top of it. I'm very satisfied with my two bedroom apartment, when I moved in it was very clean and well kept. I'm on the 5th floo... read more

Heather W. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

After living in the Domain for 2.5 months we decided to leave. They neglected to send us a rent bill with the full amount and charged us $100.00 overdue, which they also neglected to tell us all for .03 cents. Once they no longer let Julia or Brittany work with tenants it left Bonnie, Aja , and Fernando. The absolute worse service ever-so I thought . Then they sold the building to FPI management who then decides to make the rent $3200 dollars. Matthew and Meghan speak in circles and clearly try to misuse the landlord-tenant ... read more

Jamie-Lee S. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

You don't get what you pay for at the Domain in Oakland. My husband and I lived here for a year and after evacuating the apartment every few weeks in the middle of the night because of fire alarms, we decided to call it quits. Yes, we had a yoga studio in the building, but we also had hookers on our corner, crazy bums outside, and the notorious fire alarms. The building underwent a change in management and I was hopeful that things would get better. They screwed us with our deposit by charging us rent for days that we did ... read more

Natala C. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

My job is taking me away from the area, so unfortunately I am ending lease at the Domain at the end of next month. (I'll update my review after my move out to share my experience with how that is handled) I've lived in the building for a year now. Here are my pro's and con's. Pro's: Location: Getting to and from BART is really easy, and very secure. Most of the time (unless it is after 11pm) you walk through the Government building, after walking through City Center which is well lit and has guards 24/7. I've never felt unsa... read more

Victor S. 

on Yelp

11 years ago

The worst. Every good thing about these apartments is wiped away when the complete ineptitude of management and staff is factored in. I lived there for 1 year. Moved out on June 16, 2013, apartment C105. I'm still waiting for a refund for my initial deposit and it has been 3 MONTHS since move out. I'm beginning to doubt I'll ever get it back, which of course is illegal. And they've just changed ownership, so of course, new management has no idea what happened before they took over and is completely clueless and unwilling to ... read more

Dave B. 

on Yelp

12 years ago

This building has fallen. I can proudly say at one point this apartment buildings was a fantastic place to live. It has in an instant fallen. The staff now left only cares about the bottom line and finding a huge profit. Safety, community and pride are no longer values of Domain. I was forced to move for many reason, the main reason was rent increase $1640 - $2100 and lost value in the amenities/location. I would recommend moving closer to Lake Merritt, Temescal, Berkeley or possible Jack London. If you are still here, live ... read more

M M. 

on Yelp

12 years ago

Be warned: This place is going through MAJOR financial difficulties, and as a result, will pass it on to you. Not only will you have to deal with random fees and "accounting errors" from nearly a year ago, but they will nickle and dime you for everything you're worth upon move out. I am an owner of an apartment building in SF, so I'm well versed in tenant rights, but I feel bad for those who aren't... PS To those who complain about being charged for cleaning, that was your bad. They are required to clean, no matter how spotl... read more