Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Management Partner in the Northeast
Barkan Management has built a reputation as a trusted managing agent for property boards, owners, and developers over 35 years. Our expertise spans daily operations, financial reporting, capital projects, and consulting for diverse residential properties across the Northeast. We prioritize hiring skilled professionals and investing in technology to deliver efficient, reliable services while maintaining exceptional client retention. Our family-run business combines deep industry experience with a commitment to advancing client goals through tailored solutions. We specialize in managing condominiums, cooperatives, apartments, and affordable housing communities, offering services from regulatory compliance to energy sustainability consulting.Our team of over 700 employees ensures high standards in property maintenance, resident relations, and project execution. With regional offices from Boston to Washington, D.C., we provide localized insights while maintaining national service consistency. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in real estate development and management, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. We partner with developers to ensure long-term community success and offer outsourced accounting services to properties nationwide. Our legacy of excellence continues through strategic investments in staff development and cutting-edge tools to meet evolving client needs.
Services
Property Management
Accounting Services
Development Consulting
Affordable Housing Compliance
Capital Projects
Resident Relations
Energy Consulting
Outsourced Accounting
Maintenance Services
Marketing & Leasing
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- 35+ years managing diverse residential properties from Boston to Washington, D.C.
- 700+ employees deliver specialized expertise in property management and compliance
- Average client retention of 12 years demonstrates service consistency
- Family-run business combines legacy experience with modern technology solutions
- Regional offices provide localized market knowledge with national resources
Services
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management for condominiums, cooperatives, and apartments. Our services include financial reporting, capital project coordination, and resident relations. With regional offices across the Northeast, we combine local market knowledge with national expertise to maintain property value and resident satisfaction.
Accounting Services
Our accounting team offers accrual-based financial reporting, budget preparation, and compliance services. We handle collections, bill payments, and financial strategy for both single properties and multi-property portfolios. Our CPA-led department ensures accurate, transparent financial operations for property owners.
Development Consulting
We consult with developers on market analysis, unit mix, and branding strategies. Our services include lease-up planning, staffing coordination, and resident service development. With decades of experience, we help developers achieve long-term community success through strategic planning and execution.
Affordable Housing Compliance
Our specialized team ensures compliance with affordable housing regulations and subsidy programs. We handle resident qualification, program compliance, and government reporting. With expertise in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, we manage over 25 affordable communities while maintaining operational efficiency.
Capital Projects
We oversee complex capital improvement projects from planning to execution. Our services include contractor coordination, budget management, and resident communication. With experience managing multi-million dollar projects like window replacements and roof repairs, we ensure minimal disruption while maintaining quality standards.
People
Peter M. Barkan
CEO
Second-generation leader of The Barkan Companies with expertise in construction and affordable housing. Oversees all operating companies and real estate assets. Holds BA from Brown University and MBA from Duke University. Focuses on maintaining business integrity while expanding into new markets.
Daniel L. Bauman
President
Industry veteran with 30+ years in condominium and apartment management. Former President of FirstService Residential DC Metro. Graduated from University of Maryland. Focuses on client service excellence and corporate culture development.
Tyler Munsinger
Chief Financial Officer
CPA with 10+ years in real estate accounting and financial reporting. Holds BS in Management from University of Massachusetts Boston. Specializes in financial controls and client communication strategies. Previously held executive roles in residential and commercial property management.
Peter C. Westhaver
Vice President
22-year property management veteran with CMCA, AMS, and PCAM designations. Former CAI New England Board President. Expertise in mixed-use communities and legislative advocacy. Focuses on enhancing company initiatives and client relationships.
Laura J. Waldrop
Vice President
30-year industry professional with CPM designation from IREM. Holds BA from SUNY Oswego. Specializes in affordable housing and cooperative communities. Combines financial, marketing, and operational expertise to achieve client goals through practical asset management approaches.
Questions
What types of properties does Barkan Management handle?
We manage condominiums, cooperatives, apartments, affordable housing communities, mixed-use developments, and high-rise towers across the Northeast Corridor.
How long has Barkan Management been in business?
Our company was founded in 1964 and has specialized in property management since 1981 with an average client retention of 12 years.
Do you offer services outside the Northeast region?
While our primary focus is the Northeast Corridor, we provide outsourced accounting services to properties nationwide through our virtual support systems.
What makes Barkan different from other management companies?
We combine family business values with 35+ years of experience, 700+ trained professionals, and technology investments that ensure consistent service quality and client retention.
How do you handle large-scale capital projects?
Our team manages projects from planning to completion, including contractor coordination, budget oversight, and resident communication to ensure minimal disruption and quality outcomes.
Can you assist with affordable housing compliance?
Yes, our specialized department handles all aspects of affordable housing regulations, including program compliance, resident qualification, and government reporting requirements.
Reviews (6)
H. H.
May 24, 2022
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We inherited Barkan by our cheap, cheap building owner. Hoping they would perform better than the rebranded owner's management sadly Barkan seems to be cut from the same cloth. Not attentive to the complete needs and maintenance of a property. It is bad enough properties not have evolved to off site management but that allows even less connection to property problems than before. It's a quasi game of hide and seek and really expecting for them to do their job but they don't. Don't judge the book by it's cover.it looks good, presents well but performance is another disappointing, frustrating thing.
Kim C.
May 07, 2022
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Horrible company to ever consider working for. I applied for an HR generalist role in which I am overqualified for and went through the process of 4 interviews in which I was under the impression by the HR Manager that I will likely be hired for the role. I had an interview with the payroll specialist who made discriminative comments about preferring to work with her fellow Latin X cohorts, and then I had a final interview with the CEO, Daniel Bauman who seemed very skeptical and untrusting of my credentials, and even asked me if I had my SHRM-CP as indicated on my LinkedIn profile, I actually pointed it out to him during the interview as we were on a video call.
His questions seemed to be geared towards discouraging me from the role and hinting that he thinks I am not qualified. He also said you will have to get really dirty with recruiting. I was appalled that he would describe recruiting responsibilities in that manner. He came across very bias and prejudice and I would not recommend a company that has so many red flags and clearly are in need of DE&I and discrimination training.
His questions seemed to be geared towards discouraging me from the role and hinting that he thinks I am not qualified. He also said you will have to get really dirty with recruiting. I was appalled that he would describe recruiting responsibilities in that manner. He came across very bias and prejudice and I would not recommend a company that has so many red flags and clearly are in need of DE&I and discrimination training.
Mary Bermudez
Oct 28, 2021
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What I'd like to know is why this company allows managers to harass the elderly & yell at them as if they were 20 year olds breaking all kinds of laws when these tenants don't bother anyone & follow rules. The manager doesn't know the word compassion. She has the secretary trained to not give out any information about whom the managers Supervisor is, no name no number, no address. She rudely puts the person on hold tells the manager & then all of sudden the manager is on the phone pretending like she's the nicest person in the world . Why would you allow this type of treatment to the elderly? You should be ashamed to leave such a hateful person work as a manager at Wood Ridge Homes.
Lisa C.
Jun 02, 2021
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If I could give less than one star I would. This company is new to our condo and thus far they have been entirely impossible to contact and the property manager assigned to our building is the worst! Unprofessional, liars and unaccountable to say the least. I'm hopeful they will not be around long as they have not shown their best thus far. Condo associations please BEWARE! Oh and they have hired a bunch of misfits as our concierge staff.one guy used to work as the custodian, now he's answering phones and taking messages. how RIDICULOUS!
Steve
Dec 11, 2020
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Our condo association tried various management companies, and the last one we had was Barkan. They assign too many properties to each property manager. What ends up happening is that the manager does not have enough time to take care of needs of any property. The people are nice, but they just have too much on their plate.
Average A.
Nov 07, 2019
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Horrible property management firm. They managed our association and constantly sent out letters to residents for minor infractions. We believe that more letters were sent to homeowners in a 6 month period than number of homeowners we actually have in the community! The board finally was overwhelmed with complaints and fired Barkan from the management of our community. As a commercial client, I would not recommend them to anyone.
