The best property management companies in NYC in 2026 for co-ops and condos include FirstService Residential, the largest residential manager in the region, AKAM for full-service luxury buildings, Maxwell-Kates and Brown Harris Stevens Residential Management for established co-op and condo portfolios, and Wallack Management and Orsid Realty, long-running family firms.
The largest residential property manager in the New York area.
FirstService Residential manages a very large portfolio of New York co-ops, condos and rentals, with in-house financial, engineering and compliance teams.
Full-service management for luxury buildings.
AKAM manages luxury condominiums and co-ops in New York and South Florida, with a focus on hospitality-style service.
A family-owned manager of co-ops and condos.
Maxwell-Kates is a long-established, family-run property management firm for New York co-ops and condos.
The management arm of a storied New York brokerage.
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Management manages many Manhattan co-ops and condominiums, including historic prewar buildings.
A family firm managing buildings across Manhattan.
Wallack Management is a family-owned firm that has managed New York residential buildings for decades.
A long-established co-op and condo manager.
Orsid Realty has managed New York co-ops and condominiums for many years, known for hands-on account management.
Managing agents handle building finances, maintenance, staff, vendor contracts, compliance with city laws such as Local Law 97 and facade inspections, and board support.
Ask for references from similar buildings, the manager's portfolio size per account executive, financial reporting samples and how they handle emergencies after hours.