Bayside Village

A big rat is chilling on the BBQ Machine ! This is very nasty and I don’t think that I’m going to do a BBQ at bayside Village !!

Not as welcoming as at first lately. Staff needs to be friendlier.

Useless leasing staff. Unfriendly. Had an appointment for 12, at 12.30 we still hadn’t been seen even though the guy knew we were there. He did not even bother to come out and acknowledge we were there.
Based on such a poor first experience, I have decided to not even bother trying to view a property here.
Front desk lady has 1 job… Have a working pen, greet people, be friendly and schedule appointments where you don’t leave people waiting over 30 mins!

Bayside Village is not rent controlled and management does not care about long term tenants so your increase will come right on your tenancy renewal. Our rent increased by over 50% from the time we moved in. Management is quick to fix things, but not terribly well. Our dishwasher constantly leaked and was installed lopsidedly (the guy told us they all are like that), the fridge was so old the side handles all fell off and it was yellowed and barely worked and the stoves are a joke, the elements constantly cave in making cooking quite dangerous at times, again, the maintenance guy said they are all the same. While management is fast to come ‘fix things, nothing is really fixed, it’s more like a band-​aide is applied — so no wonder things are constantly breaking down!
Bayside has 3 pools and hot tubs, but one or two of them are always broken and often full of bacteria. The elevators are constantly broken.
The exercise room is not kept clean, there are signs that say clean the machines after use but nothing to clean them with — bring your own cleaner and towels I guess? There are no free weights … only mediocre machines.
The airflow in the upper units is extremely poor, and there’s no AC and Bayside allows in many tenants that smoke. So if you love living in someone else’s ashtray this is the place for you. We complained many times to management about the stench of cigarette smoke and pot coming in from floors below, above and beside us and they just laughed at us – said they had no control over people smoking but if we wanted to switch to a unit that didn’t have smokers (no guarantees though, because people can turnover and smokers can move in) Bayside only charges a small fee if you want to switch units. And don’t let them fool you when you move in. They will tell you your unit is non-​smoking, but that doesn’t mean anything. All the units around you could be smokers. Blech.
Why so many smokers? Bayside has many SoBros living here who act like drunken fratboys: screaming profanities at the top of their lungs in the middle of the night, breaking glass bottles next to the hottub, and leaving pizza boxes strewn with trails of toppings in the hallway and oh joy, many a morning we got into an elevator with vomit. Thank goodness they finally changed the carpet in the elevator to a laminate — much easier to clean vomit.
Bayside is not a place for children or families unless you want them to learn to swear early and to breath second hand smoke and step in vomit going to school.
Yes there are rats, we often saw them in the hallways and around the hot tubs.
As for management, it seems they all hate their jobs. They never smile, never greet tenants, the receptionist will sit there and watch you struggle for your keys rather than open the door (we lived there for 4 years — she knew us).
So, hope this review helps someone not make the same mistake we did. Could not wait to get out of Bayside.

Okay interiors, but generally an older property. Could use air conditioning in the summer months. Also, they need to expand their hours or have a concierge. I’m at my office before and after they close so packages are a problem.
Can be loud on the weekends.

Somewhat mediocre.
On the plus side, the location is pretty nice by Embarcadero. The price is average/​tolerable. Easy highway access. The interior courtyard is quant and uncommon.
On the negative side, the wooden frame doesn’t have much sound insulation. I could count every single step from the person above me from the moment I moved in to the moment I moved out. It’s so bad that even when the person above takes a piss, I can hear the water ripples from below. The rooms are quite small and despite being in a great location to bike out from every day, there’s no bike storage.

I lived here since 2011 and now I am moving to another apartment with my gf. The only reason I am moving out of bayside is that they don’t allow pets here and my gf has a dog and a cat. I have nothing to say but praise about the staff…
Bayside has more amenities than most of the high-​priced luxury condos in this area, including the one we are moving in. It has a better location and it is very cost effective. Folks who think Bayside is expensive should walk around a bit and check the prices. I regret that I have to move out.
I will miss my cozy apartment in the Bayside village, the beautiful waterfront, the gorgeous pool and my adventures here. Yes, the interiors are a bit old but you don’t move to SF to spend your time sitting in your apartment and staring at the walls.
Bayside village will always remain in my memory and close to my heart as a reminder of the fun times I had in San Fran.
5 out 5 stars

At first glance you might think, nice place… no fancy appliances or counters, wall to wall carpets, but nice amenities. Ridiculously expensive, but that’s San Francisco…
The first thing to note is this place is not rent controlled! The price has increased by over 50% since I moved in. The management are quick to fix things, however things are constantly breaking down! It’s good they have 3 pools and hot tubs, because one or two of them are always broken. The elevator broke multiple times this week, and the pipes under the sink have leaked several times now causing me to replace all the items stored beneath. I literally had to complain on ten separate occasions to get them to replace the lock in my door, when I couldn’t turn the key to open it, and I still don’t really trust it’s quality.
Also note: The airflow in the upper units is extremely poor, and there’s no AC. Not sure if it’s global warming, or they’re just cheap, but if you’re working from home during the day, you’ll likely wind up passing out from heat exhaustion!
You might also be interested to know that there are now a large number of SoBros living here who act like drunken fratboys: making noise in the middle of the night, breaking glass bottles next to the hottub, and leaving pizza boxes strewn with trails of toppings in the hallway.
As soon as I can find a 1-​bedroom somewhere else, I’m done with this place!

I’m updating my review to add a star.
The new management is trying really hard to add new features, amenities, etc to the apartments. They upgraded my appliances, added new equipment to the gym, upgraded the website for community features and online payments, etc. I’ve also grown a newfound appreciation for the pools /​pool deck. It’s really hard to find this in san francisco (a full 25m lap pool) for the cost.
Additionally, I’ve come to appreciate that, while there are no per building doormen, there is always someone staffing the leasing /​property management /​package offices during the advertised hours. In most other apartments, there are fewer staff who take breaks, tour apartments, etc and are not around to give out packages or answer phones when you need them. This is a huge plus.
I can’t go 5 stars until the popcorn ceilings are gone and the elevators are fixed, but I’m hopeful that more improvements are coming. And at the price, Bayside Village is just almost impossible to beat.

We’ve been living here since April 2013, it’s a great location since is like 5 minutes to downtown but kind of expensive for what you get.
1. There are some rats around the area but that’s true for any big cities. We had a Raccoon coming in our patio several times. Also I though SF didn’t have any mosquitoes, but leaving near the pool we get them all the times.
2. The management office is hit or miss depending who you talk to, really not the most friendly management I’ve deal with sometimes. And they don’t really like dogs.
3. We have mold on the bottom of the windows because we’re facing the north-​east and they need more ventilation since they don’t get sun. The management office won’t do anything about this.
It’s great for kids because of the pools, not many residence have them.

I love Bayside. I’ve been here almost 3 years and live on the top floor (four floors in my building). I have a parking spot for $ 175 a month and it’s worth every penny since a parking ticket is $ 76. The security is responsive and friendly. The residents are pretty nice. The package room is nice. The hours for property management are reasonable and you can pay your rent online now. The general manager, package guy and the ladies in the prop mgmt office are great. There is one grouchy guy with glasses who is always in a bad mood that got promoted over the years but he’s grouchy to everyone I think.
The amenities are nice — 3 pools, cardio room, weight room, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, bbq pits, shuttle in the mornings and evenings to Fidi and Union Square. The shuttle bus drivers are really nice. The location is very close to the Muni (5 minute walk) and downtown is only one mile walk. It’s right next to the Bay Bridge and near 280 for easy access to the freeway. There’s a market that has ready to eat deli sandwiches and side dishes and über is only one call away. Super convenient and the location CANNOT BE BEAT. The laundry was right across the hall from my studio. The appliances are kind of old but that doesn’t really matter. They have free wifi in the rec room until 11 p.m. so I don’t have cable or internet. Easy access to run on the Embarcadero or catch an impromptu Giants game. This is the best place to live in SF if you are renting. HANDS DOWN. I’d highly recommend going on the waiting list EARLY.
There is a $ 200 referral fee if you put a current resident on your application. Message me re more info — every little bit counts! I forgot about the referral when I referred some of my friends (now current residents) so don’t forget the referral!

I lived here for almost 2 years and recently moved out after I bought my own place. All in all, I am very happy with my experience. You can’t beat the location. The rent is reasonable for the area, more importantly they did not increase it by a huge amount when I renewed my lease. Even though, with the influx of tech workers, every other place in SOMA raises the rent by a humongous amount on their residents. The staff may not be happy with their jobs but were always professional. My maintenance requests were addresses promptly. They also have a very efficient system to handle delivered packages.
Not to mention, there is a lap pool (where else do you find outdoor lap pools in the city), a convenient (a little overpriced) market on site, BBQ grills, a large guest room you can reserve for private parties, shuttle service to downtown and the financial district, great eateries like Delancey restaurant and Crossroads café across the street…
I left Bayside Village with a lot of sweet memories and will definitely consider living here again.

I can’t complain the location with the price I get. I had a wonderful almost 2 year experience living there. I was able to get a good deal with 6 month lease at the same price as 12-​month and no increase until I hit the one year mark, which costs 88 dollars more per month. The shuttle services is very useful. And walking distance to the amazing view along Embarcadero. This is truly a place I’ll miss because it is my first residence since I moved to San Francsico.
The only cons I’ll say that is the appliances are a little bit out-​date, as well as thin wall between apartments. Sometimes you will hear your upstairs jumping down and up, as well as Friday late night shouts and talks after partying.
Overall this is my lucky place which brings me to my next stage of my life.

I’ve been living at Bayside Village for a decade and overall I’m pretty happy here. Its a great location for me with easy access to the freeways and a reasonable walk to downtown or The Embarcadero. I’m a bit disappointed that my microwave is quite old (it doesn’t have the rotating platform that’s quite common), that the toilet seat lid is about a half inch too short for the bowl, and rent is pretty expensive (although cheaper than nearby complexes). On the positive side, property management is pretty friendly and they’ve fixed other issues fairly promptly and I like the convenient email notifications for when packages are received.

I do not live here — this rating is strictly for the answering service. Just had perhaps the most bizarre phone conversation at approximately 9am on 4÷30÷14. Called in to inquire as to availability of their 2 bedrooms. Apparently the actual leasing office is still closed at 9am on a weekday. The only reason I know this is because I found their hours on Unilocal.
The answering service woman sounded stoned and extremely confused. I asked, «Do you currently have any 2 bedrooms available?» The woman slowly repeated, «2 bedrooms…» and trailed off. I waited. «huh»? she asks. I ask, «Is this Bayside Village?» thinking perhaps I called the wrong number. She says it is. I repeat my question. Again, she seems mystified by my inquiry. Finally, she vaguely says, call back during business hours or leave a message. Sorry to write a novel, it’s just the most bizarre conversation I’ve had among the dozens of calls I’ve made.

I can ignore the old appliances and outdated cabinets, because everything else is so fantastic :) This comes from a 1 year experience.
Great location, grocery store downstairs, shuttle services, there are many many pluses.
I wish they invest a little more in technology and make the rent payment online. But I would live here again.

Currently subletting here and I am in love with the location… but hate the outdated cabinetry and carpet. Love running on the embarcadero, love the walking distance from fidi, like the decent (expensive though) market downstairs for emergency toilet paper runs, and love the cleanliness!
Pretty pricey, but the location is the best from the other locations I’ve stayed in. I wish I could live here if I could extend my trip in SF.

I was a resident here for 1.5 yrs from 2011 – 2012.
Yes, it’s expensive, but you really get what you pay for — beautiful apartments, a very well maintained compound, great gyms with state of the art equipment, underground parking, a pool, BBQ grills, a jacuzzi, beautiful gardens. It’s like a resort.
There’s even shuttles to the financial district, a muni station nearby, and you can drink coffee from the on-​site grocery /​café while overlooking the ocean. I went running every morning on the waterfront.
The staff is great and they returned my entire security deposit when I left. The month to month lease option is the same price as the six month lease, and gave me a lot of flexibility.
I would love to come back here if I ever move back to SF.

If you’re thinking of living at Bayside Village, don’t read the reviews by the folks that have never lived there but were driven to write a negative review because they had a negative experience with the leasing staff or were upset about the price. Read the reviews of those who have actually lived there for some time.
I’ve lived at Bayside Village («Bayside») for about two and a half years, and I am more than convinced that I’ve been living in the best unit within the best building in the Bayside Village complex, which is located in the best location of the best area in the best city in the Bay Area. Sunny waterfront, South Beach, San Francisco, California, FTW!
Though the rent is relatively very high, you get what you pay for… and perhaps even more! The location alone justifies the rent!
Being right next to a Muni stop (that will take you to Caltrain and BART) is invaluable. You are literally steps away from anywhere you might want to go in SF. (Being just four stops away from the downtown shopping area is awesome!) If necessary, you can flee the City by car, boat or train. There is no better place to be in all of San Francisco if you have any ties outside of the City, since all of the major highways are accessible from within blocks of Bayside Village. Need a cab? The area is crawling with Ubers.
Being right by the water is also priceless. The view of the Bay Bridge and the other side of the Bay from Bayside is simply gorgeous, especially during clear and sunny days (which occur more often in South Beach than anywhere else in SF) and at night. Running on the Embarcadero every morning, watching tourists, street folks, commuters and the downtown workaholics go by… you know you’re living the dream. Walk or stumble to Happy Hour at the restaurants along the Embarcadero (Palomino, Waterbar, Chaya, Americano, Ozumo, etc.).
Being within a hot young tech startup mecca, especially if you are in the industry, is so much fun. Hot new eateries, cafes, bars and lounges pop up frequently, as more and more money pours in. Strike up a conversation with anyone in any of the venues in the area, and you’ll find 10 points of commonality within 10 minutes. And the area grows more exciting daily and exponentially!
Everything you need and want is within a few-​block radius. Safeway is walking distance. Trader Joe’s is just down the street. 24-​Hour Fitness is located just a few blocks away. Delancey restaurant and Crossroads Café, across the street, serve good food, coffee and a good cause. South Park is nearby. The Ferry Building and its farmer’s market is a pleasant walk on a Saturday morning. Even the small things — the convenience store (Bayside Village market) and the Bank of America ATM across the street — all add great value. If I won the lottery, I would first and foremost buy property in this very location.
If the above are priorities for you, Bayside is your place.
Yes, the interiors of the units at Bayside are dated. But in the grand scheme of things, if you’re living and loving the SF lifestyle to the fullest, that wouldn’t matter to you as much as all of the good aspects of living at Bayside. (If you want better, spend even more elsewhere!) And the staff is property management staff is friendly enough. Even if they have a grumpy day or two every now and then, that shouldn’t be a deal-​breaker or a reason to dislike Bayside. If you base your decision on whether to live at Bayside on one or two less than ideal exchanges with the leasing staff, you’re losing out big time.
Though the rent is high, it is lower than most of the other complexes in the area. If/​while you can afford to live here, by all means, do! Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, I am no longer able to afford Bayside (or SF, for that matter) and will be moving out at the end of the month. If the stars align for me in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to return to Bayside. :)

I have been at Bayside for over 8 years and I love the location, the lineup of my 2 bedroom unit and the 3 pools, 2 saunas, 2 gums, few BBQ grills and M-​F downtown shuttle. The maintenance is on top of fixing what ever needs repairs within few hours.
I do not like the daily 6am garbage truck that comes every morning and the Bay Bridge noise and the damn dog park that was opened about one year ago. The dogs bark at 6am and owners seem not to care that people are trying to sleep. Yes, the rent is ridiculous but if you can afford it, it is a sweet place to live at. Basement parking id additional $ 10 per day. I got $ 100 neighborhood permit and have been parking my car on the street, if you leave your car clean and empty, your car is safe. I have not had any brake ins. My favorits part of living at Bayside Village… hanging out with my book by the pool in the summer !