5 proptech companies revitalizing the tenant community experience in real estate

The way we build our spaces has fundamentally changed.

At one point milk doors were an essential built-in amenity (or maybe you still have one if you live in a charming old house!). Over time these phased out and transitioned into static amenities like pools or gyms.
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And although it might sound like an overused phrase in every decade, times are really changing! Both in Commercial and Residential real estate.

While static amenities continue to be the bread and butter of multifamily residential buildings,  tenants preferences seem to be more focused on human connection, experiences and services that are convenient for them.

And we’re seeing that expectation in office spaces as well.
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Some of Manhattan’s largest Commercial Real Estate owners such as  Brookfield Property Partners LP,  Silverstein Properties Inc., and SL Green Realty Corp., are working diligently to enhance the tenant experience.
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As mentioned in Bloomberg's article “Landlord Wars, Giants Woo Office Tenants With Worker Perks” killer amenities are the new currency of office real estate
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Tishman’s Managing Direct, E.B. Kelly states,

“We are now viewing our real estate by the number of people who are in it, not by square footage"

Kips Bay Court Community NYC

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​The communication layer between landlord and tenant is one of the key players in figuring out this new industry shift (i.e. from portfolios to communities).

And landlords are noticing the huge advantage of tenant loyalty and fostering a space that continues to meet their tenants evolving needs.

With the power of many new startups and data gathering services this grey area is quickly receiving some color.

We wanted to share with you all what we see as some of the top players in the Prop Tech industry right now. Not only by easing workflows in Real Estate but also by revitalizing the community experience for each and every tenant.

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5 PropTech Companies Revitalizing Community

Equiem
Vertical: Commercial

• With Equiem, you can reach more tenants more easily, craft experiences that help them connect, and build the community everyone wants to be part of. Equiem provides technology and services that vastly improve how building managers can engage with tenants, supercharge their retailers and manage building facilities

Hello Alfred
Vertical: Residential

• The ultimate amenity offers residents a wide range of digital, in-home and concierge services. Alfred is a tech and hospitality platform focused on evolving the most important space in people's lives: the home.

Bixby
Vertical: Residential and Commercial

• Smarter Buildings, Happier Residents. Bixby's innovative property management software helps building owners and managers reduce costs, improve efficiencies, attract and retain tenants, and create new revenue streams.

Convene
Vertical: Commercial

• Convene provides provides meeting, events, and conference spaces that include award-winning cuisine, the latest technologies, production support and simplified pricing.

hOM
Vertical: Residential and Commercial

• hOM offers a tech-enabled solution for community management in Residential and Commercial buildings looking to stay on top of the trends in tenant satisfaction and community engagement.

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What are your thoughts on the current tenant and landlord relationships? We'd love to continue the conversation! 

Let's Revitalize Community!

Brenda Umana

Marketing Strategist  & Yoga Instructor