Aquatic Fourth Street

Great building !Wonderful staff!Well maintained complex and good neighborhood.

Couldn’t imagine a better place to live! The property is luxurious and managed wonderfully. The building and grounds are well kept and clean. The leasing office and entire staff are friendly and professional. Tour, signing and moving in was seamless and pleasant. The unit is very quiet and beautiful. Couldn’t rave enough about this building.

I am enjoying my apartment,the rooftop and gyms.It has been a pleasure living here the past several weeks and I picture myself living here for a very long time.

I was a resident at Aquatic 3 on Fifth St. in Berkeley for two years and consider it a gem. First off, this is a 2019 building and everything, from the appliances to the air conditioning, worked seamlessly. Not that I used my AC or forced-air heater much as the building, even with its lovely, large floor-to-ceiling windows, is incredibly well insulated. My one-bedroom apartment was spacious and thoughtfully designed to blend aesthetics and function with, for example, modern cabinets, high-end flooring, plenty of outlets and way more storage than I imagined possible. I found the two-floor fitness center surprisingly well stocked with gym quality machines and equipment (wish wipes were provided). Bike storage and the rooftop BBQ areas (please fix the rooftop TVs!) were also big bonuses. The location was ideal for me–a short stroll to 4th street shops and Aquatic Park with easy access to SF. Note however that, depending where your apartment is in the building, you will get differing levels of train noise. I was on the 4th Street side and, though I sleep with earplugs and wasn’t overly bothered, this could be an issue for some. I also paid for parking my first six months but, as a school teacher on a budget, I found street parking safe and convenient enough (never had a break-in) that I gave up my spot in the garage. All told, my time at the Aquatic was probably the best experience I’ve had as an apartment renter. I was worried when Greystar took over the building about six months ago, but our manager Sheree, and her team, Sylena and Samantha, were all super friendly, communicative and went out of their way to respond quickly to queries, minor maintenance issues and the like. And they had the hallway carpets thoroughly cleaned–something the previous management team had neglected. I decided to write this in response to a few negative reviews on one site from tenants who were asked not to smoke in a smoke-free building and to keep their dog on a leash per policy. How dare the management do their job! I actually love that the Aquatic is pet friendly–and the dog owners I interacted with were responsible folk who followed the building’s rules. My biggest concern now is that Greystar has mostly negative reviews when it comes to returning deposits. I hired a professional cleaner, filled picture holes, had no damages beyond general wear and tear and overall left my place immaculate. So we’ll see. I’ll update this review with my deposit info at a later date…

During this pandemic, I wanted to find a place to feel safe, and for me, the Aquatic was such a place. Leasing manager Kuahiwi helped us a lot, including showing the apartment, which felt welcoming and (covid-) safe. On moving day, she went above and beyond to adjust things for us to move in smoothly. Since living at the Aquatic, Chantel, Kuahiwi, and the office staff have been kind and friendly. They offered their best support to assist us with our needs. Besides, the Aquatic is a new building, which means everything in the unit is nice and clean. It has a beautiful courtyard and rooftops, and I can pay a quick visit to enjoy it. It is also pet-friendly, which makes for a happy environment. I'm glad that I found this place to stay!