Glaze Forward

The relationship between a property owner and a tenant can sometimes be a tenuous one. Both sides are looking out for their cause, and reasonably so. The owner wants to make sure that their property is well taken care and that nothing is being done that will hinder the future leasing or sale of the property. On the other hand, the tenant wants to make sure that they are not being taken advantage of. They both want good results for their exchange of money and property. This is where a good property manager comes in.

There are many responsibilities assigned to a property manager. One of the biggest tasks is being a liaison between the owner and tenant . When there are problems or disputes the property manager can help mediate and resolve the situation. The property manager is often the first one that is called if there is a problem and is often the expected to fix it.

Property managers are an important part of the rental process from beginning to end. They are ones responsible for placing the property on the market and make sure that it is available to the public. When someone is interested in the property, the property manager is the one to show off and “sell” the property. Then when an agreement is reached, the property manager is responsible for all of the leasing paperwork; this includes making sure that everything is correct, signed, and filed appropriately. For this reason it is important that property managers stay on top of all city and state codes for renting and leasing property, property tax, etc.

The task of property manager is not one to be taken lightly. It can be a challenging job with a lot of responsibility. However, for someone is self-motivating and enjoys working with others it can be very rewarding.

If you are only in New York for one night, don’t fret! There are many sites you can see, even if you have a limited amount of time before you leave; sites where many tourist don’t usually go, even though tourist are everywhere in New York. Hopefully, you’re staying at a hotel that is centrally located , because the sites listed below are spread out over Manhattan.

Most New Yorkers ignore the Time Warner Center , which is a very glitzy mall. It’s located on Columbus Circle, which is at the southwest corner of Central Park. Check out the 4th floor, where there are two of New York’s best, expensive restaurants: Masa Takayama, a sushi bar run by its name sake and Per Se run by the famous chef Thomas Keller. Stone Rose lounge will give you a spectacular view of Central Park as you sip on a drink or head to Dizzy’s Club to listen to great acoustical jazz by musicians who have played at Lincoln Center. If you only have time for lunch, go to Dean and Deluca located on the 2nd floor, or grab a healthy picnic lunch with the food you purchased at Whole Foods downstairs.

If retail isn’t what you’d like to spend your limited time on, then take a stroll along the West Village. You’ll be walking along quaint brownstones gathers on tree-lined cobblestone streets. It’s okay to wander aimlessly, because even if you brought a map with you, you’ll most likely get lost with West Villages puzzling streets that stray from Manhattans orderly street grid. One of the highlights at West Village is the Jefferson Market Courthouse, where it was once a woman’s detention center that held Mae West back in the day. If you’re hungry, look for a line of people outside of Magnolia Bakery; they are in line for Magnolia’s famous cupcakes, if that sounds to sweet, find the ‘Spotted Pig’, a popular gastro-pub and get a nice cold pint of ale.

New York’s Museum of Modern Art is not the place to go if you have a limited amount of time, but P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center is a perfect alternative. P.S. 1 is MoMa’s cutting-edge contemporary, located across the East River in a refurbished public school. A place to possibly see tomorrow’s masters. Most of P.S. 1′s exhibitions will challenge you with their provocative artists. One installation, by James Turrell, is not to be missed no matter what the season, but for summer, check out the always changing architectural garden.

You might be able to fit in all three unique sites, but if you can’t, anyone of the above will make you feel like you were a part of the Big Apple, even though you only spent a few hours there.