Frequently Asked Questions

What type of properties do you manage?

We manage office buildings (both Class A and suburban office buildings), R & D buildings throughout the Bay Area, large warehouse buildings, multi-tenant industrial buildings, retail shopping centers (both neighborhood and strip centers), and several commercial owners’ associations.

With an in-house facility engineering department, do you still contract with vendors to maintain the property?

Yes, we always contract with experienced and skilled vendors for landscaping, janitorial, heating and air conditioning, pest control, paving, parking lot sweeping, electrical and plumbing contractors. Our in-house facility engineering department will troubleshoot problems and take care of a variety of miscellaneous matters such as changing ceiling tiles, adjusting doors, changing light tubes and ballasts, and numerous other maintenance tasks.

How many years of property management experience does GS Management Company have?

GS Management Company has been in business since 1990; however, the principals Phyllis Osaki and Beverly Howell have been involved with commercial property management since 1979 and 1983, respectively.

How many people work for GS Management Company?

There are currently 36 people working for GS Management Company, including property managers, assistant property managers, property administrators, accountants, facility engineers, and corporate personnel.

What services does GS Management Company provide?

We provide a menu of services, including operational property management, accounting, facility engineering, construction management and marketing/leasing.

Does GS Management Company provide residential property management services?

Our focus has always been on managing commercial properties such as office, industrial, R&D, retail centers, and owners association. We do not manage Home Owners Associations or single-family units.