Cross Street Expands National Property Portfolio
The firm adds three senior leaders and 9,000 units to its national property management platform.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Apartments
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Property management firm Cross Street has expanded its national leadership team and portfolio to 12,000 rental units. The firm now manages over 200 properties following its recent incorporation of Peak Properties.
Why it matters
As property management firms scale nationally through acquisitions, renters in these buildings may see shifts in centralized leasing and maintenance operations. This growth reflects the firm's transition from its regional roots to a national platform.
Cross Street now manages 12,000 rental units across more than 200 properties. This total includes 9,000 units integrated through the recent acquisition of Peak Properties, supported by a staff of 40 licensed brokers and agents.
The players
Cross Street
A property management and real estate services firm that oversees 12,000 rental units across the United States.
Will Shew
The new vice president of property management who previously served as a regional vice president of operations at RPM Living.
Karen Gaski
The new vice president of people and culture with over 15 years of human resources experience.
Drew Malter
The new director of data and systems with over nine years of experience in technology consulting and data science.
Peak Properties
A property portfolio recently acquired and incorporated into the national business operations of Cross Street.
The details
Cross Street utilizes a centralized management model to oversee its operations across offices in Chicago, Denver, and Cleveland. By integrating property management, leasing, and development consulting into a single platform, the firm aims to standardize service delivery as it scales its portfolio. This approach relies on newly appointed leadership to manage systems and human resources across the national network.
Timeline
2019: Firm founded as Peak Realty.
Early 2024: Firm rebranded as Cross Street.
October 29, 2026: Three senior leaders hired.
The Home Front
This expansion aligns with the broader trend of multifamily property management consolidation, which increasingly shifts site-level tasks to centralized national platforms. Renters in these properties may experience changes in how maintenance, leasing, and communication systems are managed.
If you reside in a unit managed by Cross Street, check your resident portal for any updates to service or communication procedures following the corporate integration. Keep documentation of your current lease terms and management contact information to ensure a smooth transition during any operational shifts.
The takeaway
Large property managers often update their internal systems after acquiring new portfolios. Residents should confirm that their contact methods for maintenance requests remain current during periods of corporate transition.
Further reading
For more information on how management changes affect your building, read our guide to Apartments.
More information
To review the full list of services and regional offices, visit the Cross Street company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MultifamilyBiz.
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