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…
Author Archives: Sarah Rider
Feb
07
2026
Vivian Perez, Assistant Property Manager on the Supera portfolio, recently earned Outstanding Peak Performer at the Supera Annual NPS Awards. It's always great to see our team recognized for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Vivian – keep up the great work!
Jan
27
2026
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.…
Jan
20
2026
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…
Jan
06
2026
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,…
Dec
31
2025
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…
Dec
23
2025
Earlier this month, several members of our team laced up their running shoes for the Santa Hustle 5K here in Chicago – all in support of Cal's Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation dedicated to granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding critical research for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. We love seeing…
Dec
16
2025
Happy Holidays from Peak Properties! We closed out the year at Eden with great food, festive drinks, and a whole lot of fun with the people who make this team so special. Luckily for us, a great meal is never far from the office with Eden as our neighbor. This (and every) holiday season, we're…
Dec
11
2025
> This month, we're spotlighting (and celebrating) someone who has played a major role in shaping Peak Properties over the past decade and a half: Cory Eisenstein, our Vice President of Property Management. Cory is officially celebrating his 15th year with Peak; an incredible milestone that reflects not only his dedication, but…
Dec
04
2025
Thanksgiving may have passed, but the season of giving is just getting started. With the holidays around the corner, now is a wonderful time to consider a donation of any kind to support our neighbors in need. Alongside the PPEC, Brian Chlada recently spearheaded a company-wide food drive at Peak HQ – collecting hundreds of…
