Preferred Management Services, Inc.

Preferred Management Services, Inc.: apartment rental management in Ramsey County

Preferred Management Services, Inc. is a residential property management company founded in 1996. Its activity focuses on renting apartments in communities owned by the company itself, a model that, according to its presentation, eliminates much of the usual red tape in third-party management and allows for more direct involvement with tenants.

From 84 units to nearly 1,500

The company started out owning an 84-unit complex. Over time, that portfolio has grown to nearly 1,500 units across nine communities. The sizes of these complexes vary: from the aforementioned 84-unit building to another with more than 250.

Managed communities

The property portfolio includes the following communities, all in Ramsey County, Minnesota:

• Edgerton Highlands Apartments — 479 Skillman Avenue, East Maplewood, MN 55117
• Park Vista Apartments — 387 East Arlington Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130
• LaBlanche Apartments — 390 West Cottage Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55117
• Parkview Apartments — 1244 Hazelwood Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
• Pine Tree Park Apartments — 828 North Hazel Street, Saint Paul, MN 55119
• Cottage Terrace Apartments — 330 Cottage Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55117

Community services and amenities

All complexes managed by the company share a series of services and amenities. These include 24-hour emergency maintenance, secured entryways, on-site laundry facilities, off-street parking and convenient access to public transportation. Many of the properties are also located near schools, shopping centers, banks, medical facilities and parks, which, according to the company, allows residents to enjoy the best of Saint Paul, Maplewood and Falcon Heights.

Staff structure

Preferred Management Services has almost 50 employees. The staff includes property and community manager positions, as well as maintenance technicians and caretakers. The company notes that all of them share a commitment to maintaining each community to the highest standards.

Geographic scope

The company's communities are located exclusively in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The property addresses are spread across Saint Paul, Maplewood and Falcon Heights.

Relationship with tenants, employees and vendors

The company declares its commitment to offering the best value in residential rental. With tenants, it commits to consistently developing the finest apartment living experience and to operating with integrity, professionalism and respect. With employees, to fostering a rewarding yet challenging environment based on trust, support and mutual respect, with opportunities for professional and personal development. With vendors, to establishing relationships that improve the quality of life and home for tenants. And with the community, to using its resources to generate a positive impact and exercise community leadership.

Headquarters and locations

Main office: 844 Grand Avenue, Suite 4, Saint Paul, MN 55105 · Phone: 651-772-6960 · Email: info@pmsi.biz

Edgerton Highlands Apartments location: 479 Skillman Avenue, East Maplewood, MN 55117

Park Vista Apartments location: 387 East Arlington Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130

LaBlanche Apartments location: 390 West Cottage Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55117

Parkview Apartments location: 1244 Hazelwood Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Pine Tree Park Apartments location: 828 North Hazel Street, Saint Paul, MN 55119

Cottage Terrace Apartments location: 330 Cottage Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55117