Case Study

RENTAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT & BROKERAGE SERVICES

General Super Requirements:

Basic Plumbing : Under Sink, Speedy Valve, Change Faucet, Remove / Replace Toilet, Snake Drain, Replace wax ring, Remove Float. Paint/ Plaster: Basic Sheetrock work. Lights : Change Light Fixture, Replace light switch and Test Outlets

Super Duties

  • Keep the common areas clean and check all common area lights & areas including Rooftop.
  • Sort Garbage
  • Keep Curbs, Lobby and Entry of Building clean and swept.
  • Attend to Tenant needs w/ PMs.
  • Answer all of the Concierge Plus Requests
  • Check all common drains : clear of dirt/debris/ foliage on Weekly Basis
  • Place signage in lobbies / roofs.
  • Give Access when needed and be on call 24/7
  • When tenants move out conduct apartment walkthrough checklist, document any damage if applicable. Clean any garbage /items left. Confirm all appliances in working order. (W/D, stove, oven, dishwasher, Smoke Detector and all lights work). Complete any minor touch up’s and broom clean and light paint as required.

Daily Reminder Task Checklist for Supers:

  • Is the hallway clean and empty?
  • Are there any spots on the wall?
  • Are all signs are up (HPD, Department of Building + sprinkler + FDNY + super contact, Property Management notices, Roof Notices?)
  • Have you checked the drains ?
  • Do you need to order supplies ?
  • Are any violations & shut off notices & tickets posted to the door – if yes take a picture and send it their property manager + admin
  • Anything Broken? Any items to document to Mgmt.?
  • Are all the lights working?
  • Do any plants need to be watered?
  • Do you need to put out the runner (in case it’s raining the next day)
  • Did anyone move out ? (If yes, did you get the keys, we need pictures of the vacant apartment)
  • Did you check concierge plus today?

Lease Expectations

  • Higher mortgage rates have pushed would-be buyers into the rental market, and some would-be sellers have opted to rent rather than sell. We are still seeing the demand for turnkey rentals, but prices have certainly started to stabilize and soften throughout.
  • The COVID migration due to jobs, remote work has more or less settled by now.
  • More Rent negotiability. Swing toward the middle of the market VS. the landlord market.
  • All Year End Rental charts show a 10% dip in rents heading into December. This was seen on the front end of the market as well in longer Days on Market.
  • The available inventory has increased significantly in some neighborhoods (i.e., Astoria/ Sunnyside), increasing the competition. (i.e., 35-25 Crescent is a clone of The Noelle and is asking a few hundred less).
  • 2022 Rents in a handful of Peak Buildings launched in Spring/ Summer of 2022 have captured the Top of the Market.
  • Renewal increases this year should be minimal to focus on retention to limit your turnover.

Renewal Challenges

  • Extreme swings and higher-than-expected costs for utilities. Multiple recent notes from tenants expressing concern, asking for confirmation of meter readings.
  • Tenants come back and ask about additional concessions on the renewal year.
  • Concession units generally always have a higher churn rate. Tend to be folks looking for short-term vs longer-term. Tenants who think they are going to stay for more than 1 year are usually already thinking about the renewal and price increases in the 2nd year at initial lease signing.
  • Competing with yourself (i.e., The Paige vs. The Stella / The Amy vs. The Leslie)
  • Shared apartments 3 Beds + tend to have a higher turnover rate or roommate switches. Sublet requests.
  • Savvy Tenants are out price shopping.
  • Lease Breaks/ Sublet Requests: LL has a duty to mitigate