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Author Archives: Sarah Rider

We’re Reimagining 3101-21 N. Sheridan Road

We are excited to takeover management of 3101-21 N. Sheridan Road in Lakeview East.  The property has been delivered completely vacant, and we'll be overseeing renovations at the property; expanding the community to 296 units with brand new amenities and an elevated living experience.  Stay tuned for more updates!

Celebrating 15 Years at Peak: Maggie Zach

Today we're celebrating a major milestone — 15 (now, nearly 16) years of Maggie Zach at Peak Properties!   Since joining Peak in 2010, Maggie has been a driving force behind the company culture we're so proud of today. As our VP of People, she leads a talented team of HR professionals with empathy, intention,…

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Fast Lease-Ups Aren’t Accidents: How Strategic Execution Drove a 19-Day Lease-Up in Wicker Park

In competitive urban submarkets like Wicker Park, lease-ups leave little room for error. Pricing, timing, and execution must align; especially following renovation, when carrying costs rise quickly and renter expectations are high. At 1364 N. Hoyne, a 19-unit multifamily walk-up, Peak Properties was engaged during a full-scale rehabilitation, with a clear mandate: deliver a fast,…

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The Work, Explained: Inside the Assistant Property Manager Role

Assistant Property Managers are often the connective tissue of day-to-day property operations: handling details, maintaining momentum, and making sure small issues don’t become bigger ones. As part of The Work, Explained, we’re sharing a closer look at what this role actually entails through a Q&A with Vivian Perez, Assistant Property Manager for the Supera Portfolio.…

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Employee Spotlight: Andre Shakom

Our Capital Projects team is a mighty one—and at the helm is none other than Andre Shakom.  Andre is our go-to for everything from emergency repairs to thoughtful capital improvements and preventive maintenance. From large-scale masonry work to basement repurposing, Andre manages each project from the first quote to the final walkthrough. When a big…

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Peak Properties Welcomes New Management Assignment: Five Points Lakeview

We're excited to announce our newest management assignment: Five Points Lakeview, a 5-story, 52-unit new construction community featuring 5,500 square feet of street-level retail. Perfectly positioned at the intersection of Lakeview, Southport Corridor, North Center, and Ravenswood, this location puts residents steps from some of Chicago's most loved neighborhood staples – including Paulina Meat Market,…

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Peak Wrapped 2025: A Year in Review

2025 was a big year at Peak Properties. From expanding our footprint across Chicago neighborhoods and suburban markets to welcoming new residents, pets, and team members, this year was defined by growth, consistency, and community. Our Peak Wrapped 2025 highlights a few of the moments, metrics, and milestones that made the year what it was—from…

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Includes roles such as administrators, property managers, and assistant managers across our Chicagoland portfolio.



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