DaVinci Court Apartments

Fall 2006

DaVinci Court offers studio, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units within its four-story buildings and is on Unitrans W bus line and M bus line.

To learn more about rental housing in Davis, check out our Housing Guide as well as our Apartments pages.

Construction was originally supposed to be completed on September 23, 2005. However, due to construction delays tenants were not allowed to move in until early December 2005. While structurally complete the complex is still experiences some cosmetic construction, as of March 2006.

Those who had signed September leases had been staying in hotel rooms provided by Jon Berkley Management. They were staying in Comfort Suites and the Hallmark Inn. They were also given a $70 a week grocery allowance as it is rather difficult to keep food in the hotel rooms.
Apartment Interior at Night Nearing completion (Jan 16, 2005) Under Construction, May 2005.

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2006-03-17 I lived here 2006-2007 and it was pretty cool. The neighbors above us were idiots and made a lot of noise, but Doris was awesome and anytime they couldnt fix stuff immediately they let us know why and when it would get fixed. (Eg, ordering parts and stuff like that.) They did their best on getting rid of ants in individual apartments, but they really should spray the whole building but are under the impression that doing that wouldn't get rid of the ants. Have lived in other places that suck so much since, this is one company that doesn't actually try to take advantage of students and work their hardest to keep things running. I would live there again if it weren't for the fact that it's a big "college student" apartment complex. —Rin

2006-01-16 23:19:06   01/16/06—looks like they are now occupied —MattJurach

Yeah, they definitely are. Can we get some numbers on when renters were allowed to move in? I know they paid for them to live in a hotel for a few months (how long?). —PhilipNeustrom

2006-03-09 20:40:10   My boyfriend lives here. It was nice that they paid for his food and hotel for a few months, but after all ... it was kind of a hassle that the building was not finished. This place is very expensive (I mean, it's new). However, the carpets are cheap. They keep on shedding like crazy, no matter how many times they are vacuumed. A BIG CON is that the lady manager is a total asswipe. She avoids being in the office to help tenants during open hours. When she's ever there, she absolutely loves giving student tenants an attitude. It also takes FOREVER to repair many of the things that are still wrong with this place, despite DaVinci being new. Actually, they haven't fixed anything my boyfriend and his roommates requested to be fixed since December. A PLUS is that the apartment my boyfriend is in has vaulted ceilings in most parts of the apartment, which is awesome. It's also a quiet area. I would say ... find some other place to live that's somewhat worth your money before resorting to this area. —MindyYang

2006-03-10 15:10:38   Coincidence that the Masonic Temple is located on Da Vinci Court? Of course not. This makes my imagination run wild and wonder if their are applications of The Da Vinci Code in Davis ;) —KristyHeidenberger

Leonardo da Vinci had no connection to the Freemasons whatsoever and the Priory of Sion is a hoax. —WilliamLewis

2006-03-14 12:11:20   I live here. I like the layouts of insides of the apartments and how some bedrooms have a.. sticky-out window (eh, I forgot what they're called). They have a really nice color scheme, too. Those are about the only good things. The apartment complex has horrible accoustics and everything echos throughout the middle of the courtyard-area. It doesn't help that it's filled with loud, college kids. It seems like a small step up from dorms, to me. And my downstairs neighbors are total jerks who don't understand the concept of music being too loud. So, if you're a college kid who wants to PAR-TEEEeeeEee OmGz!!1, then this is a good place for you. :\ If you're looking for peace, keep looking. (But keep in mind, I may be a little spoiled. I came from Eastlake apartments, which are pretty quiet and nice) —CourtneyRiddle

2006-03-14 12:44:58   Were you thinking "bay window"? —JulieEickhof

2006-03-14 19:02:03   I heard the former manager lady who was here at the beginning of the year has been fired recently? True ... no? —MindyYang

2006-03-21 13:23:34   For me it seems the same if not a little quieter than it was at Sharps and Flats (which wasn't particularly quiet but I could sleep every night). I heard that they brought in a new manager too (from the lady who did the original leasing). Which I think is an improvement because the old one seemed a bit crazy, and condescending sometimes. A few minor problems with the interior but for the amount of free rent we got, it doesn't really matter. —MichaelNguyen

2006-04-15 13:53:31   Hmmm...that's interesting that people are saying that this is an expensive place to live in. When I called about leasing (a long, long time ago), the lady told me that DaVinci Court apartments was LOW-INCOME housing and all that they had were four-bedroom apartments. Was I misinformed? —MM

2006-10-23 00:06:26   MM, you would be misinformed. There were a percentage of units designated "low-income", but the rest were priced in accordance with the Davis rental housing market. I know 'cause I lost in the lottery for one of those low-income slots... too bad, too, because it looks like a nice place! —ErinManley

2007-04-09 11:08:03   I have stayed at Da Vinci last year. It is nice and new, but way overpriced. In addition the walls and floors are too fin and you can hear all your neighbor noise and sounds. There are also some low-income units with some real trouble makers that could be your neighbors. Dogs and cat are OK!, but dogs could be “TOO BIG” to get them leave with you. Before moving in make sure you know what you paying for. —Stanley

2007-05-02 02:00:38   Take it from me, DO NOT LIVE HERE. Living at Da Vinci Court is like living in an over-priced dorm (minus the meal plan). I have lived here for two years (the second year resigning being a mistake), and I can't stand it. It is cheaply constructed, shoddily built, and even more poorly managed. Your money will be much better spent renting a four bedroom house (and for the price you pay here, believe me, it would be cheaper!) —limoore

2007-05-09 16:58:10   It took forever to move us into these apartments in the beginning. And when we finally moved in, it was finals week! I was PISSED to find my bathroom was flooded every other day b/c the bathroom upstairs was broken and their overflooding soaked down through their floor (my ceiling) into my bathroom! When the plumber guy came, he told me it was PEE and my apartment smelled like PEE constantly! I didn't have hot water for 3 months and the German lady is a total BEEP! And parking SUCKED!

Aside from all the troubles, the regular manager is super nice. The affordable priced apartments are DEFINATLY nice. —AggieAlum

2007-05-16 04:56:58   the german lady is the owner i think ... and yeah, she can be rather difficult —christinegallo

2007-05-22 18:25:56   I live here right now and I really don't think it's that bad. The management has always been super nice to me, and I haven't had any problems with my neighbors. Pricing changes depending on what floor you live on...so maybe people who say it's "overpriced" are living on the top floors. I find the price to be decent, and well within the bracket of what people trying to find a place to live in Davis typically pay. Considering the complex is new (new appliances, carpets, etc.) I think it's a pretty good price! I do agree that maybe the walls are a bit "thin" sometimes, but isn't that what one would expect in an apartment?

Someone commented that the parking sucked...I just have to say that I have NEVER had trouble finding a parking space...I guess if you're coming home in the wee hours of the morning you might be out of luck, but the 4br apartments can get 3 or 4 spots...that doesnt sound bad to me! —Krystal

2007-07-19 15:31:40   I live in Da Vinci Court right now and I really like it here. The place is nice and the management is great! Dorris, which I assume isnt the "rude German lady", is super nice and friendly, and even remembers your name and which apartment you live in. The apartment itself is spacious. I live in a 4 bd, 2 bath apartment. As for the comment about carpets shedding, I had a problem with that earlier on in the year, but now they dont shed much at all. Hey, afterall, isnt it new carpet?

The only downside in my opinion is that the floors are fairly thin as are the walls. Upstairs neighbors are slightly rude, but overall, great place to live. =) —Jfong

2007-10-07 17:30:59   Starting in late summer/early fall of 2007, DaVinci Court has had an ant problem. Management is working with a pest control agency in order to figure out why only the TOP floors are having ant invasions that dominate a kitchen or bedroom in only a matter of hours. My apartment has been struck twice in 3 days on opposite ends of the apt, and we live quite tidily. I believe they are in the infrastructure of the complex. The management is seeming to do all they can, but its getting old fast. —MichaelAWoods

2008-1-3 12:24:03   Well, they took care of it in a timely fashion and I haven't seen anymore ants. I don't know if they got rid of them or they left, but I haven't seen them. For as big a problem as it was, they were gone in two weeks which I thought was good enough. —MichaelAWoods

2007-12-07 22:33:04   I actually live here 2007-2008 and it's great.. it's pretty quiet except for random loud music you get once in a while and the amtrak train sounds.. but the windows are so tightly sealed that you don't hear anything unless you open them. Also, it's so close to the bike path and Safeway, so it's great. I currently live in the four bedroom and it's SO big for SO cheap. And Contrary to what JFong said... the German Lady is the owner I think.. Dorris is not the German Lady.. she's the landlord:] she's quiet nice actually. —YuJinChoi

2007-12-18 22:49:44   Do not live here if you have cars! The transportation is absolutely horrible!

I loved my studio apartment when I lived there b/c everything was so nice and new. But I soon realized that they were too quick in bldg this complex and I ran into a lot of problems such as non-working elevator, no hot water for several months, constantly leaky toilet... It was a nightmare!

The prices here are also ridiculously high, and there are no bus stops nearby! —AggieAlum

2008-03-07 21:06:15   does anyone know how much a studio apartment is? —ValeriePeterson

2008-05-31 23:42:22   yea i thought this place was great when i first moved in but like someone above said they built it WAY TOO FAST. they skimped on A LOT of materials and cut one too many corners! the walls are about as think as a piece of printer paper, as are the ceilings and floors. so get ready to tip toe around or piss off your downstairs neighbor and cross your fingers you dont have moderately loud people above you because you'll hear EVERYTHING, every single bed squeek and groun and TV. (if you dont believe me look above at all the apparently "rude" upstairs neighbors, I guarantee you they were just being normal but the place is so poorly built they seemed rude!) the manager is nice enough but she really just tells you whatever you want to hear and will completely change it at the drop of a hat if it doesn't suit her anymore. she ALWAYS has the "out on the property" sign up and i guarantee you shes just sitting in her apartment because we've looked all over for her before with no luck. and yea the parking situation SUCKS. no one had assigned parking until almost november last year so there were never enough spots (because the manager decided she needed a vacation right before passing out the parking spots and the temp didnt know what was going on). oh yea so youre also limited parking spots and you wont know if you get as many as you need until... well... november :) and after that it just sucks to be you doesnt it? one last thing so you can do your own math...4 large washers and only 2 dryers??? you better be picking up your clothes from the dryer the second the buzzer goes off cuz its not uncommon to find entire loads of laundry thrown to the side. I hope this review helps people get a better idea of some things you can't see in just a visit to the complex!-JK —JKCRDG

2008-10-28 15:00:34   I have lived here for the past 3 years and absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The manager is VERY fair and professional,exactly what is to be expected from an apartment manager. She used to be a police officer for 30 years so she keeps the place very clean, noise free and very safe (VERY IMPORTANT). This is my absolute favorite place to live! A great home and studious atmosphere! The apartments are very NEW, well maintained since they clean it during turnover each year. The living rooms are SPACIOUS, kitchen and bedrooms well designed. Doris always decorates her office for the holidays which makes her office look very festive and inviting and is greatly appreciated. So far, this has been the BEST place to live anywhere! I feel bad that many UCD students have not had the chance to live in such hotel like apartments! —stephsteph

2008-10-28 15:10:16   I have to also add that the price is fabulous and the best in Davis and possibly anywhere else, and that the manager is very nice and easy to talk to! I don't know why there are ANY bad reviews about this place because Doris is very sweet and Da Vinci Court apartments is the type of place that you would look forward coming home to after a long hard day at work and school. —stephsteph

2009-02-12 15:10:13   I have lived here since March 2007 and all I can say is I love it here. When owners got rid of the opening manager (she was a ding)and brought Doris in to replace her I think it was the best move ever. The complex is NOW with her QUIET, Clean, Spaceous, Only 5 minutes by bike to Campus. Any repairs that need to be done, just go in or call Doris and she will have it fixed that day or the next day if the repair man is gone for the day. Once in a while they may have to order a part and it is still repaired faster that any other place I have ever lived. The Manager is always very nice and remembers us on our birthdays and has large socials every year so we can get to know our neighbors. There is always lots of good food and treats at the complex socials.There is always some type of candy or treat in club house too. It is always nice to go in to the clubhouse even if it is to study because it has a nice home feeling. Doris always has nice warm decorations for what ever the season or holiday may be. You know on the days when you miss home just a little bit, you can go down there and get that same warm feeling and not have to drive or fly home. We have lots of wonderful people in this complex from ALL over the WORLD and I think of living here is like the DaVinci international house. People that complain about this place can only be because they have broken the rules and were held accountable for it. I personaly like that because the rules are there for all of us and you know what the are when you rent here so no reason to get upset if you make lots of noise and security somes to your door or you have several friends over and don't tell them they need to park else where. I noticed one person was upset they had a friends car towed twice. I feelings were Hey, did you not get it the first time or are you just a SLOW learner. Bottom line I Love living here and wish everyone could have such a nice place to live while in Davis. I have 100% agreement with the entry from Stephsteph.... Best Place in Davis!!! Drew Green

—DrewGreen

2009-02-12 15:12:41   I forgot one more thing I love about living here. The PRICE IS RIGHT —- Drew Green —DrewGreen

2009-02-23 15:11:55   I currently just moved in fall 2008 quarter and I love it here! Ignore all of the bad comments left on this page. That was all from when the old manager was here. The new manager here is Doris, and she is very nice. She is the most understanding manager I've ever had. She knows that we are all students with a budget and she takes that into consideration with everything here. It is also really QUIET here and I can actually study for once. The neighborhood is great, and right next to the bike trail that only takes 4-5 minutes to ride to school. I have a dog and it is very convenient because it is a short walk a way from the dog park. The apartments are located in a not through street, which is quite nice because it is not next to a noisy busy street. Bus line M & W is pretty close too. There is also a lounge here with free internet and printing, also a nice gym. I currently live in a studio, and the inside is NEW & spacious! —thuy23t

2009-05-05 09:41:39   This place is absolutely great. I love that it's so new and it's just a really great environment. The rent is cheap considering what you're getting. Doris is great, everyone always says HI when we see her. I admit, I was a little hesitant when I saw the older reviews when moving in.. but I never encountered a problem since I've lived here. It's quiet, well maintained, and still feels very new. The bike path is literally right there.. walking to the bus line takes a little long, but it's no problem. One thing to mention is that there's no visitor parking. This means that your friends or family have to park on the main street.. unless they have a UCD parking permit then they can park in the nearby parking lot. So yeah.. besides that this place is awesome! Definitely come check it out and see for yourself. —SuperNinja87

2009-08-13 22:25:23   My roommate and i are looking for another girl for the master bedroom in our apartment. the room is $520/mth and comes with its own bathroom. e-mail me at daryaluvsmahsan@yahoo.com if you are interested —Darya