Assembly

While I do not live at The Assembly - I did tour 3 times there within the last year and a half. I really wanted to rent their units; when I first came a year ago - their prices were just a little lower than others while the building was still great and the residents seemed amazing. I came back a year later and they had become one of the most expensive in the area - that was about a month ago. Fast forward to recently - I double checked their prices just because I loved the units so much. They came down alot but were still a little higher than alot of other units. I decided to look again just because I wanted to live there so badly. Let me tell you the pros: -Smaller building but big enough to have anonymity -24/7 security at the front door -Smells amazing throughout -Love the location - near two grocery stores and in a very walkable area. You can walk to downtown, even to the lake. Everything you need is in one area. -Pet friendly -Hardwood floors, big bath tub, most places have balconies but not all (this time they didn't have the exact unit I wanted on top of being a little out of my price range) -Cute gym -Cute workspace -Cute outdoor areas -Friendly staff Corina gave me the tour all three times, she was AMAZING! And I honestly wish I could've said yes to the unit but it didn't quite work out. This is a great place to rent from, I've even stayed there a few times because my friend lives there. It's quiet, respectful and an overall great environment to live in. Hope someone finds the unit of their dreams there (and check out the Penthouse if it's available when you go)!

I lived at the assembly for about two years and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience in a luxury apartment from the amenities, staff, units itself everything was amazing not to mention the location. I felt safe and secure throughout the entire time I was living there I would highly recommend living here if I could give it a higher rating I would. I also want to give a high praise to the leasing agents Corina and Aliah they made my stay here very enjoyable both super nice and helpful you guys will be missed. Thank you again for everything! Now everyone go move here you won’t regret it!

I lived here with 2 dogs for 4 years and can honestly say this was the best rental experience I've had in all of my years of renting. We would have stayed here for longer if we were staying in the Bay Area. The building amenities are great and well maintained, the maintenance crew are friendly and responsive, but what sets this building apart from others I've lived in is the management crew of Corina and Aliah. They are very friendly, extremely responsive, set up awesome events, and overall create an overall feeling like you are a part of a big family. I can't speak highly enough of the entire management and maintenance crew.

I’ve had a great experience living at Assembly. The management is responsive and professional, and maintenance requests are handled quickly. Corina and Aliyah are always going above and beyond fo to ensure I feel taken care of. Love them! The building is well-maintained, clean, and quiet. I feel safe and comfortable here which was really important to me. I would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a great place to live! Also- all the residents are amazing and always willing to help!!

My daughter has lived here in a 2-bedroom for two years now. My husband and I frequently visit and make use of the guest bedroom. Mike is an excellent leasing manager, and Ashley is also outstanding. Following a widespread power outage, Mike and his staff were efficient problem-solvers and attended to the issue immediately. This is not an isolated occasion; in practically every instance where an inconvenience or safety concern externally occurs, management does everything so that Assembly remains safe and smoothly runs for residents. The staff here are friendly, personable, professional, and quick to respond when an error does happen. We are incredibly pleased with the service and can assure prospective residents that the money is well worth it. Throughout the past couple of years, we have witnessed many move-ins from families and couples dissatisfied with other luxury apartments in the area that find a home here. We even happen to have distant relatives that stay on the same floor as us, unbeknownst to us! Assembly attracts some of the best people and has undoubtedly improved our Oakland/Bay Area experience!

I have lived at Assembly for just over a year (moved in June 2021) and I recently renewed my lease. Mike is phenomenal; extremely professional, efficient, and made the move seamless. The customer service and the team here is outstanding. Rudy, the maintenance manager, is top tier in his performance and service. When we requested assistance, he immediately responded and resolved any issues with the apartment. Ashley has been very communicative and responsive to our various questions and needs. As residents, we are exceptionally pleased with the management and the building as a whole. We look forward to remaining here for awhile.

Lived here for a year, and overall the experience was pretty average. The original manager, Becca, was really great, but felt like there was a noticeable change for the worse when the team switched midway through. Pros: -Gym was really nice -Essentially got 3 months off a 13 month lease (2 months off and a look and sign deal for another 2k off) Cons: -Had an awful move out experience, where I specifically asked the staff to reserve an elevator for a Sunday AM a few days ahead of time and they told me sure. Sunday came, and I found out they had given our elevator to someone else. They were super unhelpful during the process too, spending time showing new potential apartment leasers around instead of helping us. -New management is very slow to respond to emails, and overall not very helpful -Getting charged a lot for cleaning fees and re-painting upon moving out (I guess expect to lose at least 500 dollars from your deposit?) -Things that were broken in the gym took half a year to fix -Area around there isn't super safe; friend visiting had his catalytic converter stolen while parked near the building Overall, I don't regret living here, but probably only because I essentially got 3 months off my 13 month lease. The value they given doesn't nearly justify what they would charge without the discount. Edited my review from a 2 to a 1 star: 3 months later, and me and my roommate still haven't received any of our deposit back. I've tried contacting their email multiple times with no response, and no one picks up the phone during business hours. I've never had this much problem with getting a deposit back from a rental, and I'm at the point where I am considering taking Assembly to small court claims.

I had a very pleasant experience working with Corina. She showed me the space, clearly communicated pricing, and answered all of my questions. I ended up putting a $750 deposit down as soon as I left. Unfortunately, we changed our desired location and ended up requesting a withdrawal of our approved application after a few days. The deposit was returned to us via check within two weeks.

If I wasn't moving out of Oakland, I would absolutely be renewing my lease at Assembly. This place truly felt like home, and I'm so sad to be leaving. When I was apartment hunting, I had a very specific list of non-negotiables: in-unit washer/dryer, secure parking or a safe neighborhood (in case I had to park on the street), fully furnished with modern amenities, and absolutely no mold. Assembly met every single one! I lived in a 2B/2Ba unit with in-unit laundry. The layout was clean and modern, and I especially loved the floor-to-ceiling windows (with curtains!) that brought in so much natural light. My room was big enough to fit a full-size bed and a desk, and I had a super spacious walk-in closet. Some of my "nice-to-haves" were a gym, rooftop access, and a trash chute, and Assembly delivered on all of those too. The gym and community spaces were always clean and well-kept, and having a trash room just down the hall made everything so convenient. The trash room was also always clean and never smelled bad, which I appreciated so much. It's such a small thing but makes a big difference when it comes to everyday comfort. Location-wise, Assembly is located on Broadway, which is a busy street, but I personally never had an issue with traffic or noise. It's also next to both Sprouts and Grocery Outlet, which made grocery shopping quick and easy. It's also near multiple AC Transit bus stops, and just a few minutes from the 580 and 980 freeways, which made getting around super convenient. As for parking, if you're debating whether or not to pay for the garage spot, I say do it. I paid about $300 per month for parking and it was completely worth it. Before I had a spot in the garage, I was constantly stressed about finding parking. I'd have to circle 30th St, Brook St, Richmond Blvd, and Frisbie St, and there was often nothing available after 5pm. On weekends, I wouldn't want to drive anywhere because I knew I wouldn't find a spot when I got back. Since the area is close to several hospitals, a lot of nurses and hospital staff park there early in the morning, so competition for spots is tough -- especially if you're also trying to move your car because of street cleaning. 30th Street has street cleaning twice a month (Wednesdays on one side, Thursdays on the other), which makes parking even more frustrating. Once I got a garage space (it was a stacker), I finally had peace of mind. There was only one time in my entire year here where the stacker had an issue, and it was fixed by the end of the day. Management even offered to reimburse part of the rideshare cost for anyone who couldn't access their car. Community-wise, this was one of the best parts of living at Assembly! From the beginning, Corina, the Assistant Community Manager, was so kind and helpful. She gave me my initial tour and continued to be my go-to person any time I needed support. She's incredibly responsive and genuinely cares about the residents. When I first moved in, she told me she hoped I would feel the welcoming and close-knit community here, and she was right. The maintenance staff are all so sweet and respectful, and they always say hi and ask how I'm doing. Same with my neighbors on the same floor! Everyone was kind and friendly, and I never had an issue with anyone. My upstairs neighbors were the absolute worst though! I know they have two young kids, but the noise from them running and screaming all day gave me constant headaches. The floors and walls here are thin, so noise travels. Huge shoutout to Corina for always addressing the upstairs noise issue any time I brought it up. She never ignored my concerns, which I appreciated so much. So if you do move in here, please be mindful of your neighbors. Stomping and yelling really do travel through the walls and floors. There is on-site maintenance, and they super responsive. Any time I submitted a request through the app, it was usually fixed the same day (within a few hours). There's also on-site security at night, which made me feel even safer. Other highlights worth mentioning: There's a dedicated mailroom with secure package lockers, which gave me so much peace of mind. I never had to worry about package theft because the staff are quick to log and store deliveries safely. There's also Wi-Fi available in the community areas, which was great when I wanted to work outside my unit for a change of scenery. Overall, everything in the building felt clean, peaceful, and well-maintained from the shared spaces to the little things like the trash room, which was always spotless and never smelled bad. Final thoughts: If you're looking for a safe, modern apartment in Oakland with friendly staff, great amenities, grocery stores right next door, and easy access to both public transit and freeways, Assembly is an amazing choice!!

Is management quality a big factor for choosing your next apartment? Look no further. ALIAH & CORINA are THE BEST. Maintenance - resolved in timely manner by Ricardo who is very friendly but also very knowledgeable. Cleanliness - nothing to point out. They always have a staff member on site making their rounds through all floors. Gym - clean, and has just enough equipment. Most apartments do not have a bench/squat rack. I will point out the resistance cable machine has been out of order for a bit but I believe it will be addressed soon. Community - everyone that I have encountered who live in this building are friendly.

Update: Assembly does not live up to the luxury apartments they claim to be. I've had problems with our apartment since moving in. Our shower has not been fixed, and it floods the floor every shower. Jarron, one of the maintenance team members, is great and has tried to help improve this multiple times, but it starts with the contractors and the poor layout of the shower. Packages have been stolen; our front license plate was stolen from my partner's car inside the garage. There's a problem with the parking lift every month that is very expensive for us not to be able to utilize it when we need our vehicle. The shared workspace area doesn't have wifi- or it does but doesn't work at all, so no one can use that space which sucks because it's something every residence pays for but can't use! Please get the damn wifi fixed and a new remote for the rooftop tv. Thanks!

I lived here from July 2022 to August 2023. In between my tenure, we had a transition from the old management to Greystar. Honestly the anecdotes I had heard from others in a Greystar managed facility got my concerned, but the bad apples that rot can also lead to the fertilizer which breeds new beginnings. I have nothing but compliments to say about Aliah and Corina (management team) and John and Sherman (maintenance team). At least for me, my interactions with them have always been swift, efficient, and helpful. It's a small enough building that you'll likely see one of them everyday helping to make the place nice. Speaking of making it nice, I must call out all of the upgrades the Greystar team brought once they came in. They lead an initiative to restain all the wood in the roof and gym decks, added a nice little garden on the roof, and also some additional furniture to improve the overall public aesthetic. And this is also a place that is extremely efficient at keeping the hallways and public areas cleaned. They mop the elevators and walkways daily, and vacuum carpets areas frequently as well. And they were also very responsive whenever I had any issues with the facility or my apartment. Overall I would have loved to stay, but started a new job that had a long commute. Otherwise I really appreciated my time living at Assembly, and hope I'll have a chance to be back soon. Side note but there's a cool penthouse on the 7th floor worth checking out！

I've been living here since December 2022 and my experience started off mixed. My apartment (2bd 2 ba) has always been great with zero issues but there used to be regular issues with stacker parking in the garage. However, since the new management has taken over my experience has been A+. The common areas are always immaculate, and now that summer is here the rooftop is a great place to hangout during the day. The staff here is also been very friendly and responsive in my experience, especially, Aliah!

My husband and I just renewed our lease. We have lived here since Nov 2021 and love the building. The management and other staff have been amazing to work with. Everyone is warm and friendly from Mike, Sarah and Aaron (newest member). The folks that clean do a remarkable job and are very responsive when something is reported. The amenities are phenomenal. We often use the club room for parties and have never had issues requesting to reserve. Reading some of the other posts is disappointing since I have never experienced any of those issues.

It has now been 5 months since I've moved out and I still have not received the remainder of my security deposit, which is illegal. After multiple calls and emails with no legitimate updates, there's been no resolution. This place is a joke. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere!

I've lived at Assembly for over a year now. Here's my update from my previous entry. Don't be deceived by the reviews Let's talk about how tenants left several entries on Yelp and now the reviews were conveniently removed by management, specifically by the regional manager. Many of the previously removed reviews were from tenants who lived at Assembly. There were comments ranging from apartments are making them sick others have had their cars broken into and several other major issues with the apartment complex. All of those comments have been deleted from Yelp. My Experience My experience overall living here has not been a great one but I signed an extended lease which is why I've lived here for as long as I did. I do however intend on moving out very soon. Management The apartment complex is run and operated extremely poorly. Getting things done around the apartment, example maintenance requests, or even reaching out to management for question is extremely difficult. The leasing office is extremely unresponsive. Over the course of the year I've lived here we've had several car break-ins in thr garage, residents had their cars stolen, license plates were stolen off of people's vehicles. Unfortunately, someone recently was shot multiple times outside of the parking garage. We do not have security. My car was recently broken, along with everyone else's vehicle who was parked near my car. Every car in that row was broken into on the same day. Management pretty much shrugged their shoulders and told us to file claims through our insurance companies. Poorly designed/crafted apartments The materials used to build the apartment complex clearly was made from very cheap materials. We have very thin walls. You can hear everyone's conversations extremely clearly. You can hear conversations from the hallway, that's how thin the walls are. The cabinets in the bathroom and kitchen are made from cheap materials and are falling apart. Most tenants, including myself had issues with appliances. My refrigerator needed to be replaced within less than a year of me living here. The toilets consistently overflow or easily get backed up. I've had issues with the dishwasher flooding the kitchen. Stolen Package Stolen packages are an ongoing issue. Be careful with having anything if value mailed to your apartment. The Neighborhood The neighborhood itself has actually gotten worse over time. It wasn't so bad when I first moved in but now crime has increased making the area pretty unsafe. Overcharges for utilities Every month I'm being overcharged for something on my con service bill which is a utility bill. There's always some miscellaneous fee that literally isn't itemized reflecting on the bill. It doesn't even detail what the fee is. I've been double charged for water, garbage. Check your monthly statements often. In fact, ask for a lease ledger to make sure you're being billed correctly and there are no outstanding balances, or erroneous charges. There are so many properties in Oakland other than Assembly. Most are brand new or at least less than 2 years old that have all the amenities you're looking for in a safe neighborhood. Assembly is not the place to live.

Last update for me. Finally got the rest of my security deposit, 4 months after my lease ended and in the form of a Visa gift card...? Glad to finally be done with this company but of course they handled things in a less than satisfactory manner to the very end. Lowering my rating to 1 star both because of my bad final experience and also to offset some of the fake 5 star reviews (a few of them are Greystar real estate employees I found on LinkedIn who are bumping the ratings up). Reached out to Mara Fabian at Lowe to express my concerns about Assembly's management. She never replied directly to my message listing the issues I had, she basically just bumped up my request to receive the rest of my security deposit. I don't know if she read or cared about the issues I sent her. Jessica Martin at Align also involved, only helped to wrap up my security deposit but never told me whether the issues with Assembly's management were being looked into. The good people at Assembly itself blocked my email, I started getting rejected delivery notifications from messages that leasing at rentassembly dot com was CC'd on. So it seems like poor management from top to bottom, only helping you out if you make a big enough fuss. I really hope people consider any 5-star review to be suspicious and again, I highly do not recommend this as a place to live. Thanks for reading.

Edited my review from a 2 to a 1 star: 3 months later, and me and my roommate still haven't received any of our deposit back. I've tried contacting their email multiple times with no response, and no one picks up the phone during business hours. I've never had this much problem with getting a deposit back from a rental, and I'm at the point where I am considering taking Assembly to small court claims to get our deposit back. Assembly has absolutely atrocious customer service and would avoid at all costs.

I scheduled a tour and NO LEASING AGENT SHOWED UP! I called Assembly in the morning and scheduled a tour with Mike for 2pm that day. I arrived at 1:50pm and there was no leasing agent on-site to let me into the building. I called the office over 10 times and no answer. A resident let me into the building at 2:05pm to wait in the lobby. As I waited there, multiple residents came down to look for someone in the front office. Of course, no one was there. One resident told me this was typical and Assembly is extremely disorganized. Another resident told me the only thing she liked about living in Assembly was the floor plan of her unit. I finally gave up and left at 2:50pm. I wrote a note on a business card from the entryway, explaining what happened, and left it on the office door. I also emailed and left voicemails. No response. I took off work (losing pay) for this tour and NO ONE SHOWED UP!!! I would never consider Assembly after this frustrating and unprofessional occurrence

This place is like a fancy hotel that you live at. The staff are top tier, wonderful human beings. I did a walkthrough with Charlise and ended up leasing an apartment here. She had made everything from signing documents to the move in date really smooth and easy. Becca hosted one of the wine nights that I went to and she made me feel welcomed and at home. The building smells like new, its incredibly quiet and well insulated. The gym has all the equipment you need. A Sprouts, CVS, and Starbucks is right across the street. There's a Target within a short walking distance for any other needs. I can't recommend this place enough!

By far the best in person walkthrough I've ever experienced. Becca and Charlise were incredible! I'm an anxious person, but I was comfortable enough to let my walls down around them so I couldn't be more pleased. I honestly can't shut up about how great their energy was. The building itself is adorned with amazing local art pieces and overall is incredibly welcoming on top of being utterly gorgeous. The rooms we saw were all beautiful, no complaints, especially when everything is brand new and sparkling! We unfortunately did not choose Assembly ONLY due to distance from obligations, otherwise it was beyond perfect. Gas ranges, across the street from Sprouts/Starbucks/Chipotle/CVS, gorgeous surrounding neighborhood, designated dog patio, affordable parking, need I say more? We're rather gutted that we have to prioritize distance, otherwise we 100% would have chosen Assembly. Book a tour! I cannot recommend Assembly and their team enough!

Love these apartments! The amenities are great and I especially loved the rooftop and gym. Quiet and great floor plan with beautiful finishes and amazing kitchen! The staff were so welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area. The location is great too, walking distance to Sprouts, Starbucks and great restaurants. Definitely a place I would love to live at.

I moved into Assembly in July 2021. Since then I had multiple packages lost/stolen and felt unsafe living in this neighborhood. I get anxious everytime I am expecting a delivery, especially when I'm out of town. Leave it to luck! The apartment looks nice but it's built with cheap materials. I can hear my upstairs and downstairs neighbors. My washer water setting is not accurate. My dishwasher is cheap and doesn't get the job done. Some people in the apartment smoke weed and the smell permeates through pipes and walls that aren't properly sealed. Management knows who the perpetrators are, but they don't do anything to reprimand bad behaviors. I can tolerate these things even though it is a nuisance considering the fact that I'm paying for "luxury." But I can't tolerate property management not addressing the issue of stolen packages. Whenever my packages are missing, they make minimal effort to find it or and never make sure that this doesn't happen again. Also, I'm constantly on guard walking around this neighborhood filled with crime and thefts. It can get scary coming home from work at night. I'm at my limit and will look forward to moving out. If you like paying high premium to have your packages stolen and live in a sub par apartment within an unsafe neighborhood, you can take my spot when my leasing contract ends!

Definitely read this if you're considering moving into Assembly. From the time that we toured to the time that we moved in, we had an issue switching the date of our move in day. This process took about six weeks to complete with us having to follow up with the staff at Assembly. There was no correspondence from them whatsoever during this process. During our tour and when we applied for our apartment, we were told that there were certain parking spots available. At some point throughout this six-week period of waiting for a date change for our move-in date, these parking spots are all of a sudden unavailable. Once we move in, we are the first residents to be living in our unit. We come to find that our dishwasher does not work, the ice machine in our refrigerator does not work, and our washing machine flooded the very first time we used it. This unit was vacant from March 2021 until we moved in during the winter. How these things were not tested out and made ready for tenants is beyond my imagination. We also notice that the dog park is not well maintained at all. There is a strong smell of dog feces constantly in addition to a large swarm of bugs always up there. In addition to that, there have been multiple times that we have seen dog feces in the hallways throughout the building. A completely unacceptable thing you would think for a business and building branding themselves as luxury. Then, just a few weeks into us living here, we have our on-site storage unit broken into and had most of our things stolen. This storage room is only able to be accessed by people who have a key fob to gain entry (us and the staff of Assembly). There were no signs of forced entry into the storage room. Our storage unit cage was cut open with some tool and our wedding cards were stolen in addition to my wife's wedding veil and other very personal pictures. When we brought this up to the staff, they replied to us and stated "wow, they usually don't steal the sentimental things." In addition to this being incredibly insensitive and not helpful, how would you know what thieves/burglars typically steal? They said it as if they're friends with people like this or they have years of law enforcement experience. The staff then told us that they wouldn't have much time to look at the camera footage due to them not being able to fast forward the footage and that it had to be looked at minute by minute. This staff member then told us "even if we do see anything, we probably won't see their faces since everyone is wearing a mask...and if it is a resident, we wouldn't tell you that information." When we asked wouldn't that resident be evicted if they were caught on camera stealing, the staff member responded to us by saying "only if you wanted to pursue charges." After going back and forth with the staff at Assembly to try and remedy our situation, they went about a week without any correspondence. We receive a letter in the mail from a law firm that they have retained telling us that they will compensate us with $500, and that if we do accept it, they want us to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. If you are thinking of moving here, think long and hard about your decision. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or anything.

This company does not care for the well-being of their tenants. They do not provide a habitable residence for their tenants and increase rent on top of that. Do not give them your business.

I have lived at Assembly for just over a year (moved in June 2021) and I recently renewed my lease. Mike is phenomenal; extremely professional, efficient, and made the move seamless. The customer service and the team here is outstanding. Rudy, the maintenance manager, is top tier in his performance and service. When we requested assistance, he immediately responded and resolved any issues with the apartment. Ashley has been very communicative and responsive to our various questions and needs. As residents, we are exceptionally pleased with the management and the building as a whole. We look forward to remaining here for awhile.

My experience here at Assembly has been awesome thanks to Corina and Aliah! I love the 2 floor gym!!! (My favorite amenity). Being able to walk across the street to Sprouts or next door to Grocery outlet is wonderful. I will definitely be renewing my lease!

Horrible apartment complex. Issues from the day I moved in and I was the first person to live in my unit. Washer/ dryer did not work for two weeks, fridge went out after a month of using it ( had to fight tooth and nail to get reimbursed for the $500 worth of groceries that rotted because of a lack of response time). The first manager was horrible the new lady that replaced him turned out to be just as wretched. I've been fighting with this stupid lady since I moved out in April to rightfully give me my entire deposit back and that still has not happened. She literally accused me of harassing her because I emailed her asking when my deposit would be sent TWO MONTHS AFTER I MOVED OUT!!!!! I know my rights and what she's done is so grossly inappropriate and so insane I can't even comprehend it. Amenities do not make up for the price I paid even if she wasn't such a witch. My base rent was $3300 for 1bed1bath with a homeless asshole moved across from me behind CVS shouting profanities all day and night when I moved in in March of 2022. When I moved out, it looked like my same unit was going for around $2900. Just absolute price gouging and inflation. People always parking in your spot in the garage that you pay $200+ for lol. This place is a joke and so are all of its workers. Go literally anywhere else I'm sure you'll have a better experience or hell at least get better amenities for this kind of price. Wack!

I lived here for a year and recently moved out. I HIGHLY do not recommend moving here. The leasing office is not responsive at all, they do not respond to emails and when you talk to them in person they say they will follow up but ultimately don't. You have to harass them to get anything done. Plus I recently found out that despite leaving a clean and undamaged apartment, I am being scammed out of the majority of my deposit. They will do the same to you, they are probably desperately trying to make back the money they spent building the place. The amenities are very nice and I had no issues with my actual apartment, but it was just overpriced and not worth dealing with how this building is ran.

I am currently living at the Assembly and my GOD.... Best decision of my LIFE. All the facilities are BRAND NEW and all the staff are the most warmest and nicest people. Especially Bekka. She was working night and day for my missing package... and like a detective she found it. Would rec to a friend.

Living at the assembly was a great experience. From interacting with the staff to interacting with my neighbors it was all around pleasant. The location is perfect, two grocery stores and a convince store right across the street. all the bars and restaurants are literally only a couple blocks away, close enough to walk to, and far enough to keep the weekend noise out. I had a 1br/1ba facing the courtyard. The lighting could've been better but the apartment itself was beautiful so that was fine by my standards. The building had everything as far as amenities go. The gym was absolutely beautiful, literally had all the equipment necessary to get a legitimate workout. I would say it's probably one of the best that the apartments in the area have to offer despite its size. The rooftop and workspace were great areas to work from and just enjoy overall. I love the interior design the building has. Up on the rooftop we had a movie night for the residents snd their guests. It was a great time and made a lot of new friends there. The neighbors would often gather on the rooftop for bbqs, and everyone that lived there that I met was quite pleasant. Everyone there was respectful of the quiet hours. I never had a night where it was noisy. I could sometimes hear footsteps above me but that was about it, you'll get that almost anywhere you go if you have heavy steppers above you. The neighbors were easy to deal with and pleasant to live with. The upside to living in a building like this is that you really get a good community feel. Its got less than 80 units so you come across familiar faces often. People tend to look out for each other because they dont want their home to become an uncomfortable place to live. Parking is available underneath the building and its gated, never had to worry about my car's safety, although outside the building was a different story. But hey, you're still in Oakland so anywhere is prone to break-ins, some areas far more often than outside of the building. The area was relatively safe while I lived there, the areas you'd want to avoid are all deeper downtown. Overall I would give this place a 9.5/10.

Love the building, stellar staff, beautiful rooftop, spacious floor plans, the gym is awesome, great location between Piedmont and Temescal, and a lounge with a Star Wars Pinball Machine!

It's a wonderful location, but honestly here to give Jarron from maintenance a bonus . Thanks for fixing my shade super fast. You were very quick to respond and treated our apartment with respect. Maintenance always responds quickly, and my roommate and I greatly appreciate it!

Shout out to Jarron who is always incredibly helpful - offers a smile and hello in passing and always helps me with a heavy load at recycling or whenever there's an issue to be resolved. He has made my day better multiple times and deserves a great thank you!

Excellent tour, so impressive I applied before leaving ! Super easy super convenient great vibes ! Thanks Bobby & Becca!

I've been living at the Assembly for about 3 months. I love it! It's super duper clean, has great amenities, and the community is super duper chill. When I walk in the building I truly feel like I'm home. The on-site building manager Becca is the absolute best! She's very quick to respond and not afraid to make sure all of the tenants are happy. I give her an eleven out of ten stars. And Charlese (I'm sure I'm spelling her name wrong) is amazing. She's super friendly, approachable and can answer any and all questions. They are seriously a dynamic duo together. I look forward to living here for a mighty long time!

Also want to add that they are inflating their ratings by having people delete negative reviews. It was 3.7 when I moved in (December 2021) and was 4.5 when I posted (Feb 2022). There used to be negative reviews about the state of the dog park, uncooperative staff, the building being noisy, and plumbing problems. Beyond that, half of the reviews are from people who toured and people who visited but don't live there. For more detail on the suspicious circumstances around the robbery - the storage unit was down multiple hallways in the building and would've required you to key fob into the front door and then again into the storage unit (or have the door left open). You would've had to come prepared with an grinder to cut the cage open (the lock was still in place). And you would've had to known that stuff was in that room. Up until three weeks before the robbery, there was no resident property in that room and it was used to house random stuff for the apartment complex. The stuff that the apartment complex owned was untouched and to my knowledge, there were no other robberies that night even though they would've had to walk past multiple areas that contain packages. So either the person who robbed it got EXTREMELY lucky with every circumstance going their way or they had inside knowledge that residents had moved property into that room. The property management staff actually told us that it was probably a gang of kids in Oakland that broke in and robbed the place. I mean that may or may not be true but seems like a crazy place to jump given all of the other information.