Domain Oakland

Michelle C. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

What I think now: probably a 1.5 We're moving out. Seems like everyone likes this place at first but the one year mark also brings the 10% increase and the accumulation of small disappointments. Like others, we miss Molly - the kind staff member who played with our daughter and always called us by name. Many of the neighbors we liked have left and we don't know the new ones. It also feels like the new owners cut corners and don't care. We rarely use the amenities because when we try, something is out of order or unavailable.... read more

Wendy M. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

UPDATE: Well, it has been about a year since we've moved in as our lease is up for renewal. We came home to find a note on our door saying that it is time to renew....for an extra 10% increase in rent! greater than 11% if we decide to go month-to-month. :( We already pay almost $1800 for our 1 bedroom...in downtown oakland. Where there are prostitutes at our corner, people have gotten mugged walking home, and there have been a murder or two recently. You would think that the price of places kind of match the neighborhoods, b... read more

Dillan T. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

I reserve the right to update this review later if the situation improves, but I think it's important for people to avoid this place for now. There is no on-site property manager at night, meaning loud parties and other problems go on and on and on without anyone to stop them. Our rent differs by up to $100 from month to month because of fees that make it onto some bills but not others. At this point, the cons simply outweigh the pros of living here. We're miserable. 

Jim L. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

We moved in about three months ago: The amenities are great, proximity to BART is great, and the units looked good upon first inspection... but there are a number of things we're finding out which are less and satisfactory with the units: 1) The biggest problem is that our unit is COLD all the time. The in-wall heaters (two of them) are insufficient to properly heat the place and there are drafts everywhere. When the units were built they weren't insulated/weather stripped properly--so we're supplementing with boxing tape wh... read more

Nana N. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

I love living here! Sorry to the people that don't maybe that's why the bad review. The amenities are awesome I've already had a few parties of my own in the residents lounge. the BBQ on the sky deck is awesome I just run up grill my steak and come home to eat it there is also 24 hour gym, gated parking, a bike repair shop, they hold your ups and fed ex packages which is nice for us busy folks that love shopping online we also have valet trash pickup and valet dry cleaning and they just started free yoga classes twice a week... read more

Sandra N. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

My boyfriend, our two dogs and I have been living here for almost 4 months now and we LOVE it! Cannot say enough good things. The amenities are great, we're close to the BART, the apartment itself is wonderful and the management team is so great. They really listen to the tenants thoughts and opinions and try to make Domain a great place to live. 

Vanessa S. 

on Yelp

14 years ago

I came here last night for the grand opening party. The party was great and the place looked great with some really nice amenities. I viewed both of the models they had opened. A 1bd/1ba and 2bd/2ba. The 2x2 was a nice size, the 1x1 was really small. This place is definitely not in the best location in Downtown Oakland when it comes to shops. A lot of places that surround it in a 2-3 block radius are closed during the evenings and weekends. Now, you might wonder why I gave this place 2 stars and let me tell you why. First of... read more

Camille K. 

on Yelp

14 years ago

I attended a grand opening party for Domain by Alta last night. This was truly a five star party, complete with complimentary food, drink and live music. I ate plenty of cheese and fresh fruit, prawn spring rolls, chicken fajitas, carnitas tacos, beef sliders, chocolate cream pie, yam ginger tarts and plenty of beer! I loved the outdoor fireplace, the recreation room with a green felt pool table and the serenity room with pilates accountrements. Everyone seemed friendly and helpful. This is certainly a promising property in ... read more

Meghan M. 

on Yelp

14 years ago

My boyfriend and I ate at Tamarindo and happened to check out the new Domain by Alta apartments...simply put, we were blown away. Location is awesome, prices are totally affordable, and the buildings are the most modern and hippest we've seen in an urban setting. They have a bike shop in the building!!! Who has that??? (We've looked at places in the City, East Bay and Peninsula...pretty much all were the same boring stuff.) After seeing these units, we've decided to move from the City! No comparison anywhere in the Bay Area ... read more