URBAN AMERICAN MANAGEMENT

Based in the Greater New York City area, Urban American Management provides high-quality housing opportunities to a range of individuals, including veterans. The company established a special program for those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan called the Veterans Housing Initiative. Urban American Management's senior leadership team includes several veterans, so this effort has become a priority. The firm assists individuals in selecting and renting affordable and desirable units throughout the New York metropolitan area, including New Jersey and Westchester.

Urban American Management emphasizes eco-friendly and energy-efficient practices. Last year, the firm phased out traditional light bulbs and began installing energy-efficient replacements such as compact fluorescent lighting and light-emitting diodes. In addition, the property management company covers multifamily building roofs with reflective silver paint and other carbon-reducing surfaces, installs low-flow water fixtures, and weatherizes older units. Certain non-pedestrian common areas now include motion detectors, which facilitate energy savings by turning on illumination only when individuals enter the spaces.

With more than 10,000 units in its portfolio, Urban American Management has received positive reviews from numerous tenants. They appreciate the attentiveness of the office staff, especially with regard to maintenance requests. Others state that they value their neighbors and the ability to discuss rent questions. Several renters share that their complexes appear aesthetically pleasing because the leasing company maintains and cleans the sites regularly.

Established in 1997, Urban American features a management team that strives to create mutually beneficial relationships with tenants. The staff realizes that the management company and the renters both possess a vested interest in ensuring the long-term viability of the properties. Every time the firm purchases a new multifamily complex, the team remodels and renovates the site for optimal use and sustainability.