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Peak Gives Back This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving season, members of the Peak team spent their Friday volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository — packing boxes that will support more than 1,000 households across Chicago. We’re proud to do our part, and grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community we call home. Wishing everyone a healthy, safe,…

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Chicago Apartment Styles: A Guide to the City’s Most Recognizable Property Types

    If you’ve ever strolled through a Chicago neighborhood and wondered why some buildings look like mini-mansions while others form peaceful little pockets of green space, you’re not alone. Chicago is known for its architectural diversity, and that includes its apartment buildings. From classic walk-ups to sleek modern high-rises, each building type tells a story…

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Peak Properties Sponsors Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Porchfest

    We love all things Chicago, especially when it comes to supporting our neighborhoods, the arts, and the incredible local businesses that make this city shine.  This one-of-a-kind music festival brought local artists to front porches across Lakeview and Roscoe Village, filing the streets with community, connection, and of course, great music.  It's events…

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Employee Spotlight: Claudine Penland

    Our Accounting Department is fierce—and Claudine is one reason why.  In a past life, we're pretty sure she was a detective. Because when a mystery invoice shows up (no address, no contact, no clues), Claudine cracks the case before you can say "vendor setup." She's the go-to problem solver for bookkeepers, property managers,…

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PPEC Hosts 2nd Annual Blood Drive

    The PPEC (Peak Properties Engagement Committee) teamed up with the American Red Cross to save lives this month! The Committee was thrilled to host their second blood drive, aiming to support and save lives in our community and beyond. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.  After donating blood,…

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Peak Represents at Rincon Family Service Golf Outing

    Peak Properties was proud to be represented at the annual Rincon Family Services golf outing and sent a fearless foursome to compete in a scramble!  The outing raised funds for Rincon's Youth Mental Health initiatives: programs that provide critical support, counseling, and resources to young people across Chicago.  We are grateful to Rincon Family…

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National Intern Day: Meet Our Interns

In honor of National Intern Day, we’re celebrating the awesome interns who’ve made an impact at Peak this summer (and in summers’ past). From bringing fresh perspectives to helping us stay organized, move projects forward, and pull off PPEC events, our interns play a meaningful role in day-to-day life at Peak. Let’s meet them! Catie…

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Employee Spotlight: Jacob Fajerstein

When he's not getting into shenanigans with his poodle, Rocky, you'll find Jacob in a deep pile of property management agreements. Since joining Peak 2.5 years ago, Jacob has been a major force behind the scenes; from streamlining internal communications to leading our transition to a cloud-based filing system. He leads all property onboarding-related projects,…

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Peak Properties Expands South Side Presence with 8-Unit Addition in Greater Grand Crossing

    CHICAGO, IL, May 13, 2025 – Peak Properties has announced it has added 7039–41 S. Wentworth Avenue to its growing South Side portfolio. The 8-unit apartment building is located in Greater Grand Crossing, just steps from Hamilton Park and near one of Chicago’s most storied addresses—Al Capone’s former South Side manor. Tucked into…

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