Spring is finally here in New York City. With the onset of Spring, also comes temperatures beginning to rise gradually. We are also nearing the prime rental season. With the ability to finally be able to stay comfortably outside there is no better opportune time for NYC property management companies to start looking into refurbishing and improving their properties. This is the best time to put your best foot forward and make sure that your apartments are in the most marketable of conditions.
We have found that there are simple inexpensive actions that you can take as a New York City owner or property manager to put your properties ahead of the curve.
Window Cleaning:
Non-streaked, shiny windows that brings in the beautiful spring sunshine is a sure shine of Spring. Clearing out the muck from the winter extremities because of the inability for sufficient maintenance during the winter season would be a joy not only to your existing tenants but also prospective ones. Remember it is always important to have a great first impression for visitors and potential renters alike.
Cleaning the outside of your premises thoroughly
The winter can take a toll on the outside of your building. Your parking lots may have been filled with snow and mixed within the snow is dirt and garbage. Once this snow melts out we now can see all of the remaining garbage and it becomes not only an unpleasant sight for most but it can lead to the tracking of this dirt and soot into your building. The same thing occurs to the exterior walls of your building. The winter creates weather staining and deposits all around. We believe that a though professional cleaning is needed. You should contact a professional that can pressure wash your entire exterior of your premises. There are many businesses out there and we normally work with companies that are accredited and have certifications from the Power Washers of North America.
HVAC systems
The Spring is the perfect time to inspect and repair HVAC systems. The reason being is because it not not the season for wearing out your system. Your HVAC system is at its’ peak use during the summer and winter seasons. This will allow for thorough inspections and repairs if necessary. By doing it during the off-season, you will be saving money because the premiums normally spent for emergencies are not there.
Lawn Maintenance & Beautification
The most enjoyable part of springtime maintenance is cleaning and landscaping the exterior of the property. If there is a limited budget you may just need to clean out weeds, cut a few branches, planting flowers and pruning trees and bushes may be just what you need. But if you are looking to have a wow factor with lasting impressions it is always advisable to hire a professional landscaper to make a lasting impression to your present and future tenants. Professional landscaping companies can discuss what our site’s needs are and thereafter suggest improvements to not only beautify the premises but to make it more efficient. Hiring a professional who can show you past performance is highly recommended. It is important to know that many prospective tenants cite the landscaping as reasons of taking a tour of an apartment.
By following these actions, you will not only be improving the ambiance of your building but also will increase satisfaction rates and pride of your tenants. This will not only lead to retaining your existing renters but word of mouth will make your building more attractive to the next generation of residents.
Blue Harbour Property Management is a full service NYC property management company servicing the boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx. Whether it be a 1 bedroom condo or multi-family building we are able to assist our clients maximize their investments.
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