There are definitely things I would want to know as a new tenant. Dustin and Anna who people mention in other reviews don't work here anymore. Anna was an excellent manager, but now if you want help you have to use an app. Second, if you decide you need to leave, beware of the “Early Termination Charge”. We were informed that breaking our lease even with 30 days warning would cost us $15,000. There are definitely other reasons I do not recommend Avalon Berkeley: 1. The rent is too high. A number of people have left due to excessive rent increases. The empty units are noticeable. 2. The car lift and/or elevator is broken at least monthly. 3. The constant noise: between the train and construction (which also clogs our tiny street with massive trucks), it is incredibly noisy all the time. 4. The buildings are rundown. Something is always broken. The fitness center is closed because the door lock needs to be replaced. The boiler continues to break leaving tenants WITHOUT HOT WATER for days at a time. And the landlord won't replace it. Carpets, stairs, etc. are dirty with pet stains, etc., appliances and other amenities are shoddy and broken. Someone left a dirty cat litter box in the stairwell for several weeks. In addition, the neighborhood is full of empty storefronts.

DO NOT MOVE HERE. Since the building changed from Avalon to View Point everything has gone downhill. The elevator rarely ever works, it's constantly filthy, and the ownership made a huge amount of the units available to low income so there is constant nuisances. They don't properly clean or clean at all. The carpets are always dirty. They mop and leave pools of wet nasty water all over. Maintenance has never once responded to a single call. Never came to fix anything. The office rarely responds and can't even make sure their residents have accounts properly set up. The constant elevator issues is a huge problem and they've never once done anything to help residents or compensate for the lack of amenities. Raised prices and make residents responsible for fees we shouldn’t be. All water and trash is split so even if you use sparingly you will have to pay for the wasteful tendencies of others. No exaggeration I would never recommend anyone moves here. Steer clear!

Very disappointing service since management changed to Bridge from Avalon. Our washing machine hasn’t worked for six weeks despite three visits from maintenance (where they leave a big mess on our floors). There have been constant issues with elevators and stacker parking that management refuses to address even when we submit requests and visit the office in person. At one point they sealed all our windows shut and covered them in tarps for weeks without any notice. I was terrified to wake up to someone on scaffolding outside my fourth floor window. They added utilities to our bill that are not on our lease and shrugged when we brought it up. Definitely illegal. Do not move here.

My friends who live here recommended Avalon Berkeley to me, and after visiting her place several times I decided to move here. Now I’ve been living in my new apartment for several months and the experience has been really great. Especially the management team, they are the best, super friendly and very responsive. My unit is facing the highway and right next to the train track, so the noise can be really loud when the windows are open. But I’m kinda used to it now and it’s acceptable for me, because the view and amount of sunlight are really good. What also make life easier are: amazon lockers, gas stoves, washer/dryer in unit, and access code for front door so it’s easy for getting food deliveries. Plus, nice location. 5 min walk to coffee shops and restaurants on 4th St. 10min walk to Brickyard Cove, a great park by the water for dog walking and jogging. Overall 10/10.

Wonderful staff and convenient location make up for the ongoing construction outside the building (as of Oct. 2022). I particularly appreciate the competitive pricing, square footage, and great views of the bay from my unit and the rooftop. My partner and I have lived here for 2 years and have just renewed our lease for the third. Thank you to Anna, Dustin, and Albert for making this the best rental experience we’ve had in 10 years in and around the East Bay.