We're proud to see Maggie Zach and Jasmine Alexander recognized for their outstanding contributions to commercial real estate. Their leadership, expertise, and impact continue to shape our industry and inspire those around them.

Thank you to REjournals for featuring two of Peak's finest in the July 2025 issue of Illinois Real Estate Journal!

Flip to page 28 here to read their full features!

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Peak Properties secured its latest management assignment at 53 W. Burton Place, a boutique townhome property in Chicago's historic Gold Coast neighborhood.

The charming property features six thoughtfully designed rental units and three convenient parking spaces in the rear – an exceptional amenity in an area where street parking can be hard to come by. Residents enjoy the intimacy and elegance of townhome living with added convenience of professional property management and on-site parking.

Perfectly situated on a quiet, tree-lined block, 53 W. Burton Pl. offers residents the best of both worlds: classic neighborhood charm with quick access to the energy of the city. Just a short walk from Old Town's vibrant nightlife, North Avenue & Oak Street Beach, Lincoln Park, South Pond, the lakefront trail, and downtown, the location is ideal for those seeking a well-connected, active lifestyle.

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Peak Properties taken on its newest management assignment: River North Park Apartments. Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, this luxury apartment community represents the ideal fusion of urban sophistication and modern convenience.

With 400 thoughtfully designed apartments and 28,000 square feet of prime commercial space, River North Park Apartments sets the standard of downtown living. The property offers a diverse unit mix; including, studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit is equipped with contemporary finishes and features that reflect the dynamic energy of the River North community.

Residents of River North Park Apartments will enjoy an array of high-end amenities designed to enhance their daily lives. These include: a rooftop offering fantastic views of the Chicago skyline, a state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio, and an outdoor pool and expansive sundecks. The community is also within proximity to River North’s renowned dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

“We are excited to bring our expertise to this community,” said Mike Zucker, founder of Peak Properties. “This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering unparalleled service and creating exceptional living experiences for our residents.”

The addition of River North Park Apartments to Peak Properties’ growing portfolio marks another milestone in the company’s expansion across Chicago. As Peak Properties continues to redefine urban living, its dedication to enhancing tenant satisfaction and fostering strong community connections is unwavering.

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Cross Street named Erin Higgins as its national leasing director.  This addition comes as the company continues to expand from its Chicago base to new markets nationwide.

Higgins brings more than a decade of experience in the industry, having most recently served as Vice President of Leasing and Marketing for CA Ventures. While there, she led the strategic direction and execution of leasing and marketing initiatives nationally, across a $1B portfolio of Class A luxury high-rise assets, taking them from early pre-development stages through stabilization and disposition.

Previously, Higgins worked at Luxury Living, a Chicago-based real estate brokerage, where she was one of their primary Portfolio Managers.

Higgins has led lease ups in over a dozen prime markets including Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Phoenix, and West Coast. With a focus on luxury high-rise multifamily properties, Higgins will drive pre-development consultation, streamline lease up operations, lead property marketing initiatives, and oversee the expansion of Cross Street’s exclusive leasing vertical.

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Peak Properties has taken over property management and leasing for two classic courtyard buildings totaling 62 units near Northwestern University and the heart of downtown Evanston, Illinois, at 2108 Sherman Ave. and 2201 Maple Ave.

Combined, the 62 units have 44 two-bedroom, one bath apartments and 18 one-bedroom, one-bathroom rentals. The extra-large, abundant light-filled apartments with separate living and dining rooms all have vintage appeal and new windows throughout. Being pet friendly with easy access to the lakefront, the University, the vibrant downtown and public transportation only adds to the appeal.

Peak Properties, LLC is a full-service property management company that oversees more than $3 billion in residential and commercial real estate assets throughout Chicagoland area.

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The Millennium on LaSalle at 28 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago is a 218-unit property that underwent a commercial-to-residential conversion in the city’s Loop. When Peak Properties LLC took over barely a year ago, occupancy was around 55% for a myriad of reasons. Today, the property’s occupancy has reached 96%.  

As specialists in property management and workout strategies, Peak Properties leverages its 25+ years of experience and each assignment begins with a thorough property evaluation to identify challenges and opportunities.

“Once engaged, our client appreciates our objective review of their asset. With our proven tools and track record, we can effectively support both owners and residents,” says Mike Zucker, managing partner of Peak Properties, LLC.

At Millennium on LaSalle, a ‘cleaning of the house,’ improved operations, reduced costs, and a streamlined leasing process resulted in tenant retention increasing from 20% to 70% and rent collections by day five increased from 18% to 99%, with rental income up by 32.5%

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Peak Properties has been awarded management of The Ludlow, a historic typograph factory that has been reimagined with 121 residences and 20,000 square feet of commercial space in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Located at 2032 N. Clybourn, the loft apartments feature studios to three-bedroom units split between five buildings with classic Chicago architecture modernized for today’s urban lifestyles.

The units feature high-end finishes, 12-foot ceilings, enormous windows, and select units offer private terraces. Amenities abound include a rooftop lounge with an omakase’ lounge, a fitness center with infrared sauna & yoga studios offering weekly fitness & yoga classes, a demonstration kitchen, media room, co-working lounge, EV charging stations, bike storage and repair station, and concierge options.

Located in West Lincoln Park The Ludlow is steps away from dynamic Armitage Avenue and easy access to all forms of transportation.

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Peak Properties LLC has been tapped to manage The Clybourn, 3140 N. Clybourn, a new construction mixed-use building with 39 luxury units and over 3,100 square feet of commercial space.

With one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts available in this elevator building, apartments are filled with luxury elements including granite countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, in-unit laundry, and hardwood floors. Open living designs are complemented by expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and the pet-friendly building also offers a fitness center and on-site parking.

The Clybourn is exclusively leased and marketed by Cross Street.

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Peak Properties LLC has added Uncommon, a 43-unit South Loop building at 2101 S Wabash Ave, to its growing management portfolio.

The boutique loft apartment building features loft-style floor plans offering studios, 1B/1BA and 2B/2BA units. Chic industrial interiors and sought-after amenities for urban living include expansive windows with better views, custom floating kitchens, in-unit laundry plus a fitness center, shared resident rec room and outdoor lounge and a bike storage center.

Situated on the corner of 21st Street and Wabash Ave, residents enjoy easy access to the Cermak-McCormick Green Line Train Station and Bus Stop and local conveniences while downtown and Museum Campus are a quick commute away.

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Peak Properties has been awarded management for 31 luxury rental units at 3941 N. Keeler Ave. in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood.

Built in 2016, the pet-friendly building offers every modern amenity one would want in their unit plus a secure-entry elevator, exercise room bike parking, and a Luxor package service.

Situated steps from neighborhood retail, dining and entertainment, the property is also steps to the Irving Park Blue Line, Metra, and the expressway.

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