Here are my Pro's and Con's for this apartment:
Pro:
- Location is very close to San Francisco (15 min Bart ride)
- Location is very close to Bart station (12th St Oakland City Center)
Cons:
- This apartment does not have A/C (which is reflected on the listing). Oakland is pretty cool at night year round, but this is a south facing apartment and it is very warm during the day. Was not comfortable.
- The apartment is very run down and in desperate need of updating
- There are signs all over the apartment stating, "don't do this", and "you can't do this". I felt like I was walking on eggshells and didn't feel very at home.
- Beware, there is a Ring on the door. The "No guests allowed" policy is pretty ridiculous. I use to live in the Bay Area and I have a lot of friends. Some wanted to visit. Couldn't as I was afraid I was being watched.
- I did not feel safe in the area.
- Doorman didn't speak English. Couldn't communicate with him when returning from night out in SF.