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 the impact he's…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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?…
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…
The women of our MRHR team had a great night cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks with one of our vendor partners! We love opportunities like this to connect outside the office, celebrate our teamwork, and strengthen the relationships that keep Peak moving forward. Thank you, Building Services of America for having us!
Company culture is one of the pillars of our operations, and we love getting the team together whenever we can! Recently, we celebrated a “spooky summer” season on the Cross Street rooftop. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and the company was unbeatable. Events like these remind us how valuable it is to…
