The John Stewart Company

stay away — far away – do not walk run run as fast as you can away!

The management at The Ambassador apartments in Emeryville, CA is horrible I am not sure of her name but a women that sits in her office and harass people and their guest all the time. I am surprised no one has filed a law suit against her by now. I am a guest to a few of the residents in the apartments. I find my self being really upset by the site of her she is very rude. I wonder if she is just a very lonely women that prays on the weak she seems to spend all of her days at work she walks around looking for things that are not there she seems so concerned of the people that live in the apartments but fails to make proper adjustment to the habitability of the common areas. the building reeks of wet dog like the maintenance mops the floor with urine (IF THERE IS EVEN A MAINTENACE PERSON) its not very livable with flees and fly’s every where hopefully The john steward company would look into her before they find there self in a deep hole.

Update: ⁴⁄₂₀₁₅
Unilocal’s software still determines negative reviews should not factor in this business’ dismal rating.

They manage an apartment home that my grandparents lived in. Not only was the property manager horrid, they are unresponsive to sincere safety concerns that residents have with the property. They were also not friendly when I called to discuss such issues with them.

As a Hunters Veiw tenant since it’s opening on Dec 2013 I give it a strong 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. The maintenance is great with daily upkeep, but we do have lazy tenants who don’t care about ambiance. Management is strong and keeps tenants informed about going ons and things for tenants and kids to get involved in. Very pet friendly also. If I could change one thing it would be tenant screening, but at the same time it’s usually tenants guests that causes problems. The Bayview is changing for the better and in ³⁄₅ years it will be the place to be…

I was scheduled to this Sutter location in SF to interview with Anna Chung for a rental application.
First of all I got lost in SF for about one hr. I was so frustrated with so many streets in SF, and the
instructions were so wrong.
Well, I called ahead of time and told them I was lost. I received nothing but courtesy from the receptionist was so nice. I finally showed up an hour late, the receptionist even knew who I was, another kind gesture. She had a great professional attitude and a great smile! She stated that Anna went into a meeting but did say if I do show up, that she would be glad to still see me since I was coming to San Jose.
That, just put a smile on my face even more. I happen to wait only 5 min. or less and Anna introduce herself to me. Anna Chung is a nice, kind, courtest, and very down to earth lady.
I enjoyed out conversation while filling out the rental application and she has a great sense of humor. She is totally giving this company a good name in my part.
I am so thankful i received nothing but great service.
I look forward to working with Anna and this company.

Absolutely the worst! Reading their web site they claim to be altruistic blah blah.
They hire the most miserable flunkiest people to manage props. People that
have had problems elsewhere. They are constantly sued and rightfully so. If
you are a damn fool than maybe theyre right for you. They are heartless
moneysucking creeps. And I noticed the women working there all have
moustaches. Just incredable good luck!

I agree with others. Bad customer service, bad company. Completely dissatisfied! We got rid of them just in time.

This company is a horrible!!! It all started when I went in to complete a rental application. The professionalism from the office staff in CHESTNUT LINDEN COURT APTS., OAKLAND, CA. 94 607 was the most offensive service I have EVER received in my life and hope NEVER to encounter ANYTHING SIMILAR to it again or anyone else!!! I was treated as a 2^nd class citizen by the property manager Tyra Butler. I could NOT believe a «manager» was talking/​treating a customer the way she was by telling me to «shut my mouth» and to stop talking while signaling a closing motion with her hands. It occurred when I was ONLY trying to introduce myself. I was in such disbelief that I didn’t say anything in response, I couldn’t. I was in shock. The only thing I thought about was the information on my application was personal and I could NOT trust my personal information around people of this nature so I fought for my application back. I had to call 911 in order for Tyra to finally agreed to give back my application then after it all she insulted my finances by referring to my application as a «low income application,» which I had NO CLUE if it was or is!!! What difference does/​did the TYPE of application make?!
I still can NOT believe Tyra is a Representative of The John Stewart Company and is allowed to get away with her actions!!! I tried to contact Tyra’s supervisor, Leo Romer and never received a call in return, which shows me they accept her actions.
If I knew of anyone to help me take them to court, believe me… I WOULD!
A company of this nature should have NO business!!!

This company is a total joke. They run the HOA for my condo in Marina Bay. The staff they hire are absolutely incompetent.
You can see the HOA staff Kristina Owens Murphy walking around the vicinity puffing away on cigarettes yelling at workmen and bossing them around. She’s even yelled at me and my guest at the pool for having a beer. The drama queen was yelling and raising her voice over such a miniscule issue when a warning would have sufficed. (especially when I made it clear I did not know the pool rules)
–When I asked her what her name was, she refused to say her last name stating that it’s company policy to not do so. Ironically, she forgets that my HOA dues pays her salary AND it really doesn’t take a genius to figure out her name.
Obviously needs some schooling in manners. The regional manager Cynthia Yonning is just as ineffective and lame.
This is a clear example of a company is only as good as the people that you have.
John Stewart — a poor excuse for a company for hiring such incompetent and rude workers.

I wish there was a no star option. I HATE this company. Our HOA is run by John Stewart, and they have f*ed up so much stuff. The person who is supposed to be at the onsite HOA office is NEVER there. Recently, we made an appointment to meet with her because our gym key hasn’t worked for the past six months, and regardless of what time of day or what day of the week we came, the office was always empty. The rental office is accross the hall, so we’d ask where she was, and they even told us she’s never around. Finally, when we met with her at the appointed time, she treated us like it was a huge inconvenience for her to have to do her job! WTF!!! What else does she have to do besides help the people who pay her salary.

Possibly the worst service that is offered to mankind.
They have no idea how to run their office. We used to live in the South Baker Beach neighborhood and although the Presidio Trust and Conservancy are run by amazing people, this leasing office is really a sad, sad example of how things can and will go wrong.
You talk to 3 people at the office and they will give you three different versions of what forms and applications need to be filled out … and of course, 3 different dates that they are due on.
I wrote a 4+ page letter of numerous grievances to the Presidio Trust and I do not want to spend any more time expressing my concern over this organization.
The Presidio is an AWESOME place to live … if you do end up dealing wit these folks, be VERY careful and check with the manager (s) and make sure you get EVERYTHING in writing.