Frequently Asked Questions

Podium Property Management specializes in the management of individual condominium and co-op units throughout Manhattan. We work with local, out-of-state, and international owners who want a professional, hands-off approach to property ownership.

No. Podium focuses exclusively on individual condominium and co-op units rather than full-building management. This allows us to provide a higher level of service and attention to each property we manage.

Building (or board) management oversees an entire property — its common areas, staff, and finances — on behalf of the condo or co-op association. Podium manages your individual unit: your tenant, lease, repairs, and turnovers, while coordinating with the building’s management as needed.

Podium focuses exclusively on individual condominium and co-op owners. Unlike larger management companies that manage entire buildings, we provide hands-on service tailored to the unique needs of Manhattan apartment owners.

Owning a Manhattan condo or co-op involves tenant communication, repairs, vendor coordination, compliance requirements, building procedures, and ongoing oversight. A professional property manager allows owners to enjoy the benefits of ownership without the day-to-day responsibilities.

Our services include rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, vendor management, property inspections, apartment turnover coordination, rent-ready preparation, building coordination, and ongoing oversight of your Manhattan property. See our full services for owners.

We coordinate directly with tenants, vendors, supers, and building management to resolve maintenance issues efficiently. We oversee repairs from start to finish and keep owners informed throughout the process.

We serve as the single point of contact for your tenant — handling communication, repair requests, lease questions, and any disputes professionally and promptly — so issues are resolved quickly without involving you in the day-to-day.

Yes. We coordinate everything from routine repairs to larger renovation projects — sourcing trusted vendors, obtaining building approvals and certificates of insurance, overseeing the work from start to finish, and keeping you informed throughout.

Yes. We conduct periodic property inspections and walkthroughs to identify maintenance issues, ensure lease compliance, and protect the long-term condition of the apartment.

Absolutely. We can coordinate cleaning, repairs, painting, staging recommendations, and rent-ready preparation to ensure the apartment is ready for marketing and occupancy.

Yes. Apartment turnovers are one of our core services. We coordinate move-outs, inspections, repairs, cleaning, vendor access, and building approvals to prepare the unit for the next tenant as efficiently as possible.

We manage the entire turnover: a move-out inspection, repairs, cleaning and painting, building access and approvals, and full rent-ready preparation — then market it to minimize vacancy. See our move-in / move-out checklist.

We handle rent-ready preparation for you: cleaning, repairs, painting, staging recommendations, and coordinating building access — so the unit shows well, complies with building requirements, and leases quickly.

Through our affiliated brokerage, Manhattan Management Group, we market properties, conduct showings, screen applicants, verify employment and income, review background reports, and coordinate condominium or co-op application requirements.

At Podium, approximately 40% of tenants renew for a second year, and more than half of those tenants continue into a third year or longer, helping owners reduce turnover costs and maintain stable occupancy.

We provide property management services throughout Manhattan, including Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, Financial District, Chelsea, Harlem, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Many of our clients live outside New York. We act as your local representative — coordinating tenant communication, repairs, inspections, vendor access, and building matters on your behalf. Read our guide on managing your NYC property from out of town.

Yes. We regularly work with international owners who need a trusted local team to oversee their Manhattan property, coordinate repairs, communicate with tenants, and manage day-to-day operations.

Yes. We routinely coordinate with condominium boards, co-op boards, managing agents, supers, and building staff regarding repairs, access, certificates of insurance (COIs), move-ins, move-outs, and vendor approvals.

Management fees depend on the level of service you need and are charged per unit. Podium’s pricing is transparent — no hidden fees and no vendor markups. Review the full breakdown on our pricing page.