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Bridgecourt: For the most part... (Recommending!)

2009-11-07T00:17:20-06:00

From love4chai@yahoo.com: I love my apartment. My neighbors across from me are cool but like any place you can't control who lives there. The neighbor behind me throws crazy drunk parties mostly on the weekends but his drunk guest were up against my property and being obnoxiously loud in the hallways. The ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Dump (Not Recommending)

2009-04-19T17:52:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here a while and am counting down the seconds until my lease expires. I can't vacate fast enough. The place is filthy - there's trash everywhere. People slam their doors so hard and frequently that it vibrates my entire apartment. It's supposed to be a gated community, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Satisfied, No complaints (Recommending!)

2009-01-27T23:04:42-06:00

From lovelyt4life@yahoo.com: I have recently moved here and I am totally satisfied, no mold, no mildew, no bugs or noise. Plenty of security I feel safe, around everything, do not even need a car. The management is polite and maintenence is efficient, apartments are beautiful..grounds are well kept clean elevators I give ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: great apartment, terrible area (Not Recommending)

2008-05-04T14:47:57-06:00

From mattkent: I lived here for one year and I'll give it an honest evaluation.APARTMENT: The quality of the unit is great. Everything was new when we moved in, fresh paint, new stove, etc. It's very spacious, although the living room layout is kind of weird and inconvenient.MAINTENANCE: The few times we've ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: mixed feelings (Not Recommending)

2008-01-03T19:25:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has nice apartments but when we moved in ours was infested with tiny spiders, all over our bedroom!Gross! I felt the parking was adequate and the cleanliness was sufficient, however, the management is unprofessional and unpleasant to deal with. On several occasions they sent us rude and unwarranted ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Bridgecourt! (Not Recommending)

2007-09-20T12:16:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It looks nice on the outside, but inside my apartment get this: there is mildew occuring at least every other week. I have had this problem forever! So for now I keep a supply of Clorox Cleaner on hand. There are "nasty" tenants that place the trash inside the garbage ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Legal Extortionists... (Not Recommending)

2007-09-18T17:32:21-06:00

From ArchitectSF: I lived for 5 years in this apartment complex. In those 5 years, my car was broken into twice while parked in the garage; a meth lab was busted one apartment away from mine; the elevator and automatic garage doors worked no more than 85% of the time; the lock ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: An honest review for this complex (Not Recommending)

2007-02-02T02:26:37-06:00

From eastbay99: We have lived here for 2 years and there are pros and cons to this complex. We have a 2 bed, 2 bath unit which faces the shopping complex parking lot. The apartments inside are clean (at least ours is) and well maintained. We bought our own washer\dryer so we ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Great apt in a nice building. (Recommending!)

2007-01-04T16:45:23-06:00

From mom365: I have lived at Bridgecourt since September, 2003 and can not believe all of the terrible things people have written about this place. In my 3 years here, I have enjoyed living in my nice, big, bright apartment. I have not seen bugs or rodents, and have not had to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Worst Place to live and Unsafe even with the seurity guard around. (Not Recommending)

2007-01-03T18:51:33-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Very unsafe place. Even with the security guard around, at night you will hear far away gun shot and black people fights every night. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Emeryville is great! Bridgecourt is Below Average (Not Recommending)

2006-12-12T19:49:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at Bridgecourt for 3 years and within that time I'd seen or experienced: 3 mice/rats (furry critters... that didn't belong), roaches (less than 10 but never should have been), the worst, most unreliable mgmt staff i'd ever seen ("Lori and Penny"... i can't imagine what they're doing in ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Nice place... has issues. (Recommending!)

2009-05-22T12:53:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: HOW ABOUT THE MANAGER IS OFTEN DRUNK STUMBLING AROUND THE PROPERTY AS IS SHE WAS A "REGULAR" TENANT! THERE WAS A WOMAN WHO THREW HER PIT BULL IN THE SWIMMING POOL LAST WEEK AND THERE WERE CHILDREN THERE SWIMMING! BACK TO THE MANAGER, ANYTIME A SECURITY GUARD FROM THE STORE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: nice place (Recommending!)

2006-08-08T01:08:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: my new wife and I have lived here for the past 4 months and, despite all the negative reviews about any and all apartments in
Emeryville, we signed a 1 year lease. We've come to discover that none of the reviews were/are accurate. This is a pretty nice place to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Not the cleanest or safest place to live in! (Recommending!)

2009-01-07T13:55:57-06:00

From Izaak99: I've lived here for about 6 years and seen it go from a very clean complex to a dirty, spider-ridden, vandalized building. The apartments (at least mine) has no A/C but the heating is pretty good. The elevators are frightening and constantly littered, two weeks ago they were broken for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: BEWARE the WORSTE experience of my life! (Not Recommending)

2006-02-21T14:43:00-06:00

From CLGONZALES66@YAHOO.COM: THEY ARE BLOOD SUCKING THIEVES WHO DONT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING BUT MONEY AND TRUST ME THEY WILL TRY TO CHARGE FOR EVERY LAST PENNY... BRIDGECOURT, ARE YOU IN DEBT? ARE YOU BROKE? WHY ARE YOU SO UNPROFESSIONAL....BUSINESS RELATIONS MATTER AND THEN THATS HOW THE MONEY COMES....YOU SAD ASS THEIVES...MAINTENANCE STOLE ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: It's all about location and comfort in urbanliving (Recommending!)

2006-02-03T00:17:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here for over 3 years, but I have to ask myself do I want to renew my lease? The convenience of this location says yes; but the efficency of maintenance's upkeep of the property says no, and the follow thur expeience with the administrative staff says yes, and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Pleasant Complex -- THIS IS A THOROUGH REVIEW NOT A RANT (Recommending!)

2005-12-31T13:23:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It seems that a lot of angry people have found their way to this web page. I just stumbled across this because someone else forwarded it to me. First, note that a lot of these reviews are rather old; some issues that existed in the past no longer exist.

Regarding parking: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: One of the best complexes near UC Berkeley (Recommending!)

2005-11-03T12:02:26-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived around Berkeley and Oakland my entire life, and have found Bridgecourt to be better than just about everywhere else I have lived. My last place was next to UC Berkeley was a tiny studio for 950 a month and exploding wiring. On the bay area scale this ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: DON'T LIVE HERE (Not Recommending)

2005-09-28T14:33:41-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I wish i had seem this website before i moved in... ONE WORD....BAD!!!!!!!!!! i only move in for 2 month i already looking for new apt... SUCK... ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Bait & Switch (Recommending!)

2005-01-07T14:36:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was told that less than 20% were section 8 when I looked at the place. More like 50-60%. I wass excited about moving in here a year ago. I first became aware that things weren't as advertised when two of my movers (professional, non friends) pulled me aside and ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: WARNING - Security an Issue (Recommending!)

2005-01-05T17:17:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Bridgecourt is a place where you MUST take security in your own hands, for your safety and apt. property. The apartments have good amenities, and the location is great...but when it comes to security, it fails poorly...Looks can be deceiving.

So if you plan on moving into Bridgecourt, be aware ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Not Quite Heaven but NOWHERE NEAR HELL (Recommending!)

2004-12-22T15:49:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived here for 2 1/2years and recently stumbled across this website. Decided to stick up for the place I call home.

I have lived in many Apartment communities in the last 10 years, and I have to say I have been the happiest at Bridgecourt.

It's not perfect here, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Bad neighborhood/Super Convenient (Not Recommending)

2004-10-25T16:30:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First off, this isn't about yuppy or livin' with yo momma. This place is as urban as it gets. Not the true East Oakland Ghetto, but close enough. If you've lived around San Pablo Ave long enough you know it's ghetto. Check your local papers to see what kind of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Don't listen to these yupies! (Recommending!)

2004-08-09T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There is nothing wrong with these apartments. I've been here for a while and I think its a great location, some skechy people but what place doesn't have that?
overall good place to live!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: look elsewhere (Not Recommending)

2004-05-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: the place looks nice and all from the outside and is really great looking inside of the apartment. but it's the people that live here and the location that ruin it. people are urinating in the elevator. every other night the Home Depot alarm goes off and no one can ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Agree--Spacious Apt., Bad Area (Not Recommending)

2004-01-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve been living here for almost 6 months. I like the apartment..only from the inside though. Outside is another story. The garage door leading to stairs in the 1221 building is decrepit and people keep slamming it. People talk loud in hallways and blast loud music outside the apt. building ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Better off with Mommy? (Not Recommending)

2003-04-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Don´t know why you guy did´nt stay with Mom. At lease she does laundry and tucks you in bed. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Chitty place, nicely package! bravo marketing! (Not Recommending)

2003-03-18T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Live there from 98 to 2000, during the dot.com. I couldn´t agree more with previous review.
Nice apartments, Pool, hot tub, gym, sauna....
Bad neighbors. People use to come on the middle of the night and bang on the door.
I actually got my car window broke ,...to steal the change. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: What a bunch of BABIES! (Recommending!)

2003-02-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in here in 2001 and yeah, the place is in an URBAN neighborhood, so you may have some kids doing dumb stuff occasionally, but how is that the fault of the property? The apartments are a great size, the area is the most convenient I have EVER been ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Good apartment, bad neighborhood. (Not Recommending)

2003-02-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved to BridgeCourt six months ago and I´m already looking for a new place.

The Good Stuff:
1. Big apartments.
2. Lots of amenities. Pool, hot tub, sauna.
3. Rent deals. I got a 2bdrm for $1545/mo.
4. Walking distance to Bay Street and Home Depot.

The Bad Stuff:
1. The fire alarm gets pulled ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Let Down (Not Recommending)

2002-10-14T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved in and thought that the complex was really urban looking and I like that. However, It was pretty bad living there.

The rental policies definitely favor the company with charges for turning the property. The carpet is cheap and shows all dirt which then has to be either ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Good Living (Recommending!)

2002-09-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Whats all the fuss about, lived here over a year and didn´t know there was section 8 on the property.

Yeah there are a few problems, mainly the fire alarms going off once every 3 or 4 weeks, and the idiots who like to screech their tires in the home depot ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: THE WELFARE PEOPLE SCREW THIS PLACE UP! (Not Recommending)

2002-08-30T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I AGREE COMPLETELY WITH ANOTHER POSTER..MIXING SUBSIDIZED WELFARE PEOPLE INTO THIS HIGH RENT APARTMENT COMPLEX IS ONE OF THE STUPIDEST THINGS IMAGINABLE. TO THINK THAT THIS IS A LEGAL REQUIRMENT SCARES ME. THIS APARTMENT COULD BE GREAT IF IT WEREN´T FOR THIS ONE FACT. I TRY TO AVOID THESE KIND ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Beware!!! (Not Recommending)

2002-08-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would not recommend this place to anyone, unless you enjoy living in the ghetto! I stayed for 2 years because it was during the "dot.com" boom and it was difficult to find another place.

During this time, cars were stolen from the "secure" garage. Loud rowdy obnoxious children were ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: No hot water, no help (Not Recommending)

2002-07-11T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at this complex about 3 years ago. The rent was horribly expensive, and they raise it all the time (every six months to a year). For an entire week there was no hot water. The management didn´t really care. No bonus on the rent. No real consideration for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: From someone who resides at the complex (Not Recommending)

2002-03-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would have to agree with the comments of others here. The rent is over priced, you do have to convince them take care of certain things. The office staff is nice and does their best to be accommodating, however, a lot of rules come down from corporate that aren´t ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: URGENT MESSAGE - Consider who might reviewing the property! (Recommending!)

2002-03-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Make sure you come to see this nice property located in the up and coming Eneryville. This is the nicest and newest property in the area and offers all the amenities, as well as large apartments and a professional staff. This property is part of the total renovation of the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: this place sucked (Not Recommending)

2002-02-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment was decent but way over priced, $1650 for a 1 bedroom even in this tough economy! Also, there are kids that run around and make a lot of noise in the complex and nobody is very friendly at all. I would recommend finding a better place.
... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Warning! Don´t move here !!!! (Not Recommending)

2002-01-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living here for eight months I found the complex very noisy and most the long-term people very rude. Eveytime I open the window I had pot smoke roll in and most of the people were section 8. Donﾒt leave anything on your balcony because the local and some Oakland ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: (Recommending!)

2001-09-17T00:00:00-06:00

From nanda_kumard@hotmail.com: ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: some good, some bad, overall.... you´ll have to read (Recommending!)

2001-05-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: good:
-decent looking apartments on outside.
-nice apartments on inside.
-management/maintenence/security can be very helpful at times.
-generally well kept.
-nice compared to most places in the oakland/berkeley/emeryville area.

bad:
-noise - lots of it facing 40th street and even parking lot in back.
-exercise equipment - 1 treadmill in operation and "weight equipment" is complete garbage. This ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: dangerous area, bad management, noisy (Not Recommending)

2001-05-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: during the 6 months i lived there 2 people were shot and killed in the parking lot right outside. it´s a very dangerous area with a casino/card club across the street and next to san pablo ave. with all it´s prostitutes and drug dealers. also- one of our rent checks ... [click to read full apartment review]

Bridgecourt: Overpriced, poor security, noisy (Not Recommending)

2000-10-25T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Have lived at Bridgecourt for two years. In less than two years the rent for my one bedroom increased from $1,230 to almost $1,600! Security has always been a problem and management fails to address it. Neighboorhood kids are always jumping over the fence to use the pool and workout ... [click to read full apartment review]