Our team had a great time at this year’s Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago Forum! Peak Properties and Cross Street team members attended the annual event, connecting with clients, partners, and industry peers; and heard from insightful panelists about the ever-changing Real Estate landscape. We’re proud to sponsor events like these — they remind us…
Author Archives: Catie Barcy
Nov
18
2025
Say hello to Courtney (Denton) Sendzimer! Courtney is our Director of Technology here at Peak, and when it comes to systems, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a serious knack for problem-solving. We like to say she speaks Yardi… because, well, she really does! Courtney plays a key role in optimizing our tech stack…
Nov
17
2025
Last Wednesday, industry leaders from across the Midwest came together to share insights on two key drivers shaping the future of property management: resident retention and thoughtful investment. One of the biggest takeaways was how quickly resident expectations are evolving—renewals, communication preferences, lifestyle needs, and the importance of modern, responsive management. Bisnow's panel also highlighted broader…
Nov
14
2025
Join us in celebrating Peak Properties founder Mike Zucker, newly inducted into the REjournals Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. Mike has always believed real estate is about people. He has built lasting relationships with residents, clients, and partners; and his work has created opportunities and communities across Chicago and beyond. Read Mike's full spotlight…
Nov
06
2025
Peak Properties, a leading real estate management and investment firm, announced its latest scattered site management assignment, a three-property portfolio in Hyde Park. Together, the properties add 57 apartments to Peak’s portfolio. The buildings, all within walking distance of the University of Chicago’s campus, are across the street from Washington Park and close…
Oct
31
2025
"We don't make mistakes, we just have happy accidents" – Bob Ross (or in this case, Charlie the dog) This year for Halloween, Peak hosted a Pet Halloween Costume Contest on Instagram. We received many amazing submissions of our followers furry friends and over 1,400 votes! Congrats to Charlie, who is taking home a $100…
Oct
29
2025
“Our office isn’t pet friendly.” Well, here at Peak, we can’t relate. We actually encourage pets… pet rocks, that is. The Pet Rocks Workshop made its grand return this week, and our team went all out. These fun, low-maintenance pals make the perfect desk accessory, whether you need a new office mascot, paperweight, or just…
Oct
28
2025
Nothing brightens a corner like a little color (and a lot of Ryan Katz). She just completed her latest Peak project at the corner of North & Bosworth — and it’s everything we imagined and more. We love partnering with local artists, businesses, and creators who make Chicago so vibrant.
Oct
21
2025
On Thursday, the Cross Street and Peak teams came together for our quarterly town hall to dive into all-things-operations, celebrate milestones, and hear directly from leadership about upcoming changes, market trends, and what’s ahead for our business. Town halls are also a chance to welcome new employees and settle the age-old debate: ketchup or mustard?…
Oct
20
2025
Members of the Peak team headed to Oak Brook last week for the Chicagoland Apartment Association Tradeshow! We heard from a lineup of incredible speakers covering everything from AI and social media 101 to “Why You Gotta Be So Mean?” — a standout session led by the always-insightful Lisa Trosien, who shared strategies for conflict…
