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Living in a dense urban or suburban multifamily setting often means living without easy Ever since the end of World War II—and the widespread prosperity that brought about a
access to nature. Many residents in these housing environments crave some sort of out- historic baby boom, a healthy middle class, and suburban sprawl—a vibrant, manicured
door space—if not a private one like a balcony or deck adjoining their unit, then a well- lawn has been synonymous with the American domestic ideal. Even for the many multi-
landscaped common area. While the appeal of such spaces is undeniable, it’s often difficult family communities built in that postwar era, whether in the heart of the city or in the
for housing associations and corporations to select, design, and maintain an area that may commuter hinterlands, nothing says “welcome home” quite like a swathe of healthy grass
not be optimally suited for the purpose thanks to everything from space constraints to soil (with or without a literal white picket fence).
conditions to lack of sunlight.
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One of the enduring facts of home ownership is that maintaining your abode is never
really done. There’s always something that needs to be upgraded or updated. That is dou-
bly true in multifamily communities. Whether you’re in an urban high-rise or a suburban
townhome development, there are common areas ranging from lobbies to hallways to
clubhouses that need some TLC on a regular basis in order to remain attractive, func-
tional, and safe.
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Yale Robbins
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Henry Robbins
Executive Vice President
Joanna DiPaola
Associate Publisher
Hannah Fons
Managing Editor
Darcey Gerstein
Associate Editor
Pat Gale
Associate Editor
Shirly Korchak
Art Director
Anne Anastasi
Production Manager
Alan J. Sidransky
Staff Writer
Alyce Hill
Director of Sales
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A Property Management
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we measure our success in terms of client
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978.694.9004
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• Family owned and managed Massachusetts
based property management company
• Blends management expertise with open
communication between the board, unit owners
and managing agent, making for a healthier property
• Superior cost cutting strategies and vendor pricing
• Community website, work order system,
online payments
• An in-house maintenance team that is able to reduce
costs and offer an unparalleled level of service
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