Bay Apartment Advisors is an apartment building management and brokerage firm serving clients throughout the East Bay. Located on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, we strive to deliver the highest quality property management services available. Through accuracy, accountability and strategic capital improvements, we can help you maximize the value of your property.
As multi-family real estate owners, we understand the challenges you face as an apartment owner. Your property is an investment and you want to get the most out of that investment. But effective management has become increasingly complicated, making it a full-time job to care for even a single building - much less multiple properties.
As multi-family real estate owners, we understand the challenges you face as an apartment owner. Your property is an investment and you want to get the most out of that investment. But effective management has become increasingly complicated, making it a full-time job to care for even a single building - much less multiple properties.
Services
The Bay Apartment Advisors management division is staffed by property management professionals, individuals that have an intimate understanding of the East Bay market. Our company owns and operates a number of different apartment buildings in the area, and we manage multi-family real estate investments for outside clients as well.
Bay Apartment Advisors has a deep understanding of the local real estate market in the Bay Area, particularly in the East Bay. We have 75+ years of combined experience in Multifamily Investment Sales. Our team creates opportunity for clients through identifying all sources of value, unlocking the profit potential in their property, and creating an effective, customized marketing plan.
RENT COLLECTION: We collect rents online at no cost to the residents or owners. We also collect through traditional means, including drop-boxes, mailing and pickup if needed. ACCOUNTING: We provide monthly accounting which is can be customized from many choices of reports. Our online owners portal makes is transparent and seamless where your property is making and spending money.
At Bay Apartment Advisors, we are focused on value creation. Whether we are managing a property for a client or one of our own properties, the ultimate goal is always to maximize the value of the property and the rental income generated by that property. Our ability to streamline operations while delivering the best in customer service - to both owners and tenants - makes us unique in our industry.
View your financial statements, access shared documents, and set up your online payment options. The online Owner Portal streamlines communication, protects your investment, and helps you maximize the value of your properties. Make and receive payments from the mobile-friendly Online Portal. Directly send funds for owner contributions, including emergency maintenance repairs, renovations, or reserves via eCheck or Debit Card.
Reviews (21)
Ashley G.
Nov 05, 2021
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I have to say I have been in my apartments for a long time and when Bay Apartments took over they did alot of good things and placed good people for the property. Tyler and Luke were my absolute favorite. I could call on those too anytime and things would get done. They listened to any challenges and they advocated on our behalf. Thank you to Tyler K. for the many times I reached out to you and you helped me in a timely manner. Its because of you that my stay there was easy. Thank you my little family and I appreciate it.
Jonny Trimboli
Jul 18, 2021
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One of the worst apartment experiences I’ve ever had. Significantly overpriced, management was non responsive and useless, and the community washer/dryer (located in a disgusting maintenance room) took 4 months to fix.
On top of that the apartment itself is very poorly made. The flow of the apartment is fine, but they cheaped out every step of the way.
Bay Apartment Advisors are detached slumlords.
On top of that the apartment itself is very poorly made. The flow of the apartment is fine, but they cheaped out every step of the way.
Bay Apartment Advisors are detached slumlords.
Max Rosenhaus
Jun 07, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Horrible group of slumlords who will ignore major issues at their properties out of pure laziness. It is impossible to contact anyone at the company when issues or even emergencies come up. My neighbors whole unit flooded and they didn't respond to his calls or emails for 2 days!
Horrible group of slumlords who will ignore major issues at their properties out of pure laziness. It is impossible to contact anyone at the company when issues or even emergencies come up. My neighbors whole unit flooded and they didn't respond to his calls or emails for 2 days!
Kidist Kidy Gizaw
Aug 16, 2020
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Marc Morris
Jun 08, 2020
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Riles Nganga
May 05, 2020
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Hello community, I believe this business is a scam. Luke is taking your money! I applied for a property in Hayward, ca almost two months ago. I understand we are in COVID-19 circumstances but 2 months of telling me cleaners/vendors have no finish date.
I am a teacher living here in the Bay Area with children so I have nothing to gain from writing this review. It is the fact that this man has wasted my time when he could of simply told me my application did not meet the requirements. But I know for sure my income, credit score etc. Makes me a well qualified renter.
Today i tried calling several
I am a teacher living here in the Bay Area with children so I have nothing to gain from writing this review. It is the fact that this man has wasted my time when he could of simply told me my application did not meet the requirements. But I know for sure my income, credit score etc. Makes me a well qualified renter.
Today i tried calling several
Kintaro K.
Nov 06, 2019
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Our entire experience from initial communication, to viewing a property, going through the application process, and signing a lease on an apartment, was exceptionally smooth and efficiently processed. Through warm, transparent, excellent communication, we were able to move in the very next day after viewing and applying to a beautiful apartment. I was amazed at the work ethic and dedication devoted to helping us successfully move to a new home.
After a number of weeks living in an apartment managed by Bay Apartment Advisors, I have continued to experience great communication for our questions
After a number of weeks living in an apartment managed by Bay Apartment Advisors, I have continued to experience great communication for our questions
Juan Diego Castro
Jul 19, 2019
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We had a great experience with the folks at one of the properties managed by Bay Apartment Advisors. Since they took over our building, they have made general repairs, beautified our landscaping, set up semi-monthly building cleaning as well as provided timely repairs for our unit. The team has been courteous and professional, keeping us abreast of the process being made with any issues we have at hand.
Blaine C.
Feb 28, 2019
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Not a good experience renting an apartment from them. The apartment was new, worked reasonably well, and had a nice repairman who fixed maybe half of our requests. Also, in a good area, so not much to complain about there, but the apartment manager got my name wrong multiple times while talking to me which felt pretty bad since i'd emailed him right before meeting. I also felt like they were not honest with me at the end as we did a walk-through of the apartment at the end of my stay and agreed on the security deposit return amount, but then I received less than that as they re-evaluated after
Ro R.
Dec 31, 2018
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They manage a building I've lived in for almost a year, and despite forcing me to move in asap so that they could get their money, at move-in the place was nowhere near ready. Appliances weren't working, they had taken shortcuts on almost everything (paint, windows, closet, etc), and for what I'm paying, that's pretty ridiculous. The online request tool makes things easier, but the front house has a bad attitude and seem to think that managing a lot of buildings is an excuse for shoddy work and poor customer service. More buildings = more $$, and with what they're making
Aitan Mizrahi
Dec 10, 2018
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Not very responsive. The communal spaces are always a mess. I've asked numerous times why this is and they either ignore my calls and emails or give me lame excuses. We've had numerous issues with break ins and their responses are underwhelming. After noticing that the elevator permit was expired I brought it to their attention and after a month I noticed a unofficial sticker claiming it to be a temporary permit was posted next to the official permit. 11 months later this sticker is still posted. For all the money they are collecting they definitely do a lousy job. Step it up.
Florent C.
Nov 01, 2018
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We moved in the US a year ago and were renting until recently our apartment with Bay Apartment Advisors. As you can imagine, it's never easy to rent place when you're a foreigners (and to be honest, really stressful) but the team has always been helpful and made our move a success. They've always been responsive to the different requests, from Chimney Sweeping to broken disposal and their online platform is perfect. We strongly recommend them.
Holly H.
Aug 20, 2018
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Friendly people individually, and the folks who do building maintenance are especially kind and attentive. However, as a company, they have an oddly casual approach to reports of theft and other security issues for their properties. I've lived in two buildings managed by them, and their approach to these issues, shall we say, lacks hustle. This was an especially a bad situation in Oakland, on a declining block that was also being ignored by the police. Repairs would be made after, say, doors were breached, but they would be a patch at best, done in a way that could easily be undone if someone
Rachel R.
Jul 10, 2018
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I can't speak about the residential side of their management but as a commercial tenant I have been very unhappy. Repeated requests to fix a leaking ceiling were not remedied, which resulted in a waterfall of water pouring into my business from a unit above. Repeated requests for compensation from landlord were denied, as well as request for compensation for cancelled classes. All in all I ended up paying for their negligence and am still getting my rent raised each year. Beware!!!
Linda E.
Jul 05, 2017
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***DO NOT RENT ANY APARTMENT FROM THEM***
- Daniel Bornstein of Bornstein Law is their Real Estate Attorney. And, he is one of the Top east bay evictors. Mr. Bornstein was sited by the courts for hosting "Eviction Spa Clinics" for their clients to learn and know how to evict.
Mr. Bornstein also is responsible for bull dozing a tenants home after he lost his case to evict her from her house, not apartment but HOUSE.
BAA are Mormons too. Minorities, BEWARE! They do not believe our God is the same. If they did, they would host a morale orientation with their clients which outlines
- Daniel Bornstein of Bornstein Law is their Real Estate Attorney. And, he is one of the Top east bay evictors. Mr. Bornstein was sited by the courts for hosting "Eviction Spa Clinics" for their clients to learn and know how to evict.
Mr. Bornstein also is responsible for bull dozing a tenants home after he lost his case to evict her from her house, not apartment but HOUSE.
BAA are Mormons too. Minorities, BEWARE! They do not believe our God is the same. If they did, they would host a morale orientation with their clients which outlines
Yuri R.
Jun 12, 2016
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I've had such an amazing experience with these guys. Not only are the staff helpful and efficient, but they are great listeners and truly good people. They sincerely try their best to help. I can honestly say that the landlord at my apartment has a heart of gold and considered by situation and did not entirely increase my rent to market value, he is not the stereotypical "greedy landlord" and truly cares about his tenants. Do not lose hope, there are authentic property owners and I will continue to have faith in humanity because of my experience with Bay Apartment Advisors. Thank
Danielle P.
Jun 22, 2015
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I recently moved out of one of the Berkeley properties managed by BAA and my moving in / moving out experience with BAA was great! Patrick Nash is very professional, accommodating, and extremely helpful with any questions that I had prior to moving in. Even the moving out process with BAA was great! Patrick allowed me to have a few extra days after my lease was up to get all my belongings out of the apartment and he sent my full security deposit right away. He was great to work with! I wish I could have continued with BAA but unfortunately I'm starting school and relocating to a new area outside
Jessica S.
Jun 21, 2015
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My boyfriend and I recently moved to Oakland from San Francisco. After looking at several other apartments and dealing with rather unprofessional leasing agents who showed up late, it was a breath of fresh air dealing with Patrick Nash. The application process was easy and he took the time to really tell us about the apartment, which surprisingly at other open houses we had a difficult time with the leasing agents. We are new to the area and he kindly shared with us about his favorite Oakland hangouts. The automatic bill pay is fantastic, it's so easy and we never have to worry about carving
Holly J.
Jun 19, 2015
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I've only been in the apartment for a few days, but thus far it looks just as I had expected. My roommate and I weren't able to come see the apartment in person because we were moving from the East Coast. Patrick Nash took us on a FaceTime tour through the apartment and was completely honest in giving us the rundown of the area, noise level, and amenities. The refinished kitchen is awesome. My only grievance is the dimly lit and rather stinky hallways. But, that aside. Love love love and so happy that BAA helped us find this place.
Robert K.
Jul 19, 2014
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Zona M.
Jul 02, 2014
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Terrible interaction w/Bay Apartment Advisors. Called Patrick Nash this morning who confirmed the apartment was still available open and who also highly recommended that we view the apartment prior to committing. in fact, he offered to contact the current tenant today to arrange a viewing rather than wait until his planned viewing for Saturday. However, when we followed up this evening to confirm if the tenant was open to showing the apt. (per our conversation a few hours earlier), he advised the place was already leased!
