Though priced competitively with Downtown, we've heard not only of problems with paint fumes leaking into the back rooms from the adjoining auto-body shop but also of disputes about back rent that have resulted in bands' equipment being seized by management. No elevator, either. Open 24 hours, but hard to recommend. Turk Street Studios Convenient location and cheap prices, but you'll have to deal with the general hassle of Tenderloin street life while loading your gear. Jackson Street is well managed and reasonably priced.
Rooms are large and comfortable, though a bit dark.
Great soundstage room. Many pros work here regularly. Rooms can be rented for hourly blocks, small PA's are provided, and a small on-site shop is available. 601 Jackson, Oakl. Soundwave Studios Located just off the new Cypress Structure in West Oakland, this space, started by the people from Jackson Street, has several rooms available in hourly blocks.