Condominium & HOA Management · Chicago
The art of a
well-run building.
Stellar is a Chicago association management practice for boards that expect more — clearer numbers, calmer meetings, and a building that quietly works.
- 42
- Associations
- 2,450+
- Residences
- 96%
- Client Retention
- 2007
- Established
The Practice
Six disciplines.
One standard of care.
Everything an association needs, practiced the way an architecture studio drafts: precisely, deliberately, and in plain sight of the board.
Condominium Management
White-glove daily operations, staffing oversight, and amenity management for condominium associations — from boutique vintage conversions to lakefront high-rises.
Discover 02Financial Governance
Institutional-grade budgeting, reserve planning, and transparent monthly reporting your board and auditors can trust — flat-fee, never percentage-based.
Discover 03Capital Planning
Reserve studies, façade and infrastructure programs, and multi-year capital strategies that protect property values before problems surface.
Discover 04Emergency Response
A live person answers at 2 AM — not a call center. Vetted crews on-site fast, with a full incident report to your board the next morning.
Discover 05Board & Governance
Meeting facilitation, Illinois Condominium Property Act compliance, elections, and director onboarding that keeps governance effortless and defensible.
Discover 06HOA & Townhome
Tailored management for homeowner associations and townhome communities across Chicago and the North Shore, scaled to each community’s character.
DiscoverThe Difference
Not another national
management firm.
The chains manage by volume — thousands of doors, one playbook. We built Stellar the other way: a deliberately curated portfolio of Chicago associations, each with a dedicated manager, a direct line, and a standard that never dilutes.
Our StoryA rotating cast of account reps
One dedicated manager who knows your building by name
Percentage fees that reward spending
Transparent flat fees aligned with your interests
National call centers reading scripts
A Chicago office that answers — 24 hours a day
Quarterly boilerplate reports
Real-time portals and board-ready monthly financials
Technology, Quietly Excellent
One platform.
Two experiences.
Powered by AppFolio — role-based access that gives boards command and residents convenience.
For the Board
The Board Portal
- Real-time financials, budgets & reserve balances
- Invoice approvals from any device
- Violation, architectural & work-order oversight
- Board packets and meeting archives, always current
For Residents
The Resident Portal
- Assessments paid in seconds, autopay included
- Maintenance requests with photo upload & tracking
- Building announcements & document library
- Amenity reservations without the phone tag
White-Glove Onboarding
The first ninety days.
Boards stay with bad management out of fear of the transition. We removed the fear.
The Proposal
A private walk-through of your property, a review of financials and governing documents, and a bespoke management scope — never a one-size-fits-all package.
The Transition
A managed 30–60 day handover. We retrieve records, migrate banking and vendor relationships, and brief every stakeholder — your board lifts a finger only to sign.
The Standard
Your dedicated manager is live, portals are open, and the first monthly report arrives on schedule. From here, the standard only rises.
In Their Words
Boards that raised
their standard.
Stellar transformed our association. Financial reports are clear, vendors are reliable, and our board meetings actually run on time now.
Board President
Condominium Association · Lincoln Park
After years with a national firm that barely knew our name, switching to Stellar was the best decision we made. They genuinely care about our community.
Board Treasurer
Townhome HOA · Lakeview
The 24/7 emergency response alone is worth it. When our boiler failed at 2 AM in January, Stellar had a crew on-site within the hour.
Unit Owner
Condominium Association · Edgewater
Questions, Answered
What boards ask us first.
What types of properties does Stellar Property Management manage?
Stellar Property Management manages condominium associations, homeowner associations (HOAs), and townhome communities exclusively — including high-rises, boutique vintage conversions, and lakefront buildings across Chicago and the North Shore. We do not manage apartment rentals; our entire practice is devoted to community association management.
How is Stellar different from large national management firms?
Every community receives a dedicated property manager, transparent flat-fee pricing instead of percentage-based fees, and a local Chicago office that answers 24/7. National firms manage by volume; we manage by standard — which is why we maintain a 96% client retention rate across 42 associations.
How much does condominium association management cost in Chicago?
We quote a customized flat monthly fee based on your building’s size, amenities, staffing, and service scope — never a percentage of your budget. Most boards find our proposals competitive with national firms while receiving significantly more attentive service. Request a proposal for exact pricing for your association.
How do we switch from our current management company to Stellar?
Switching is a managed 30–60 day transition. Once your board signs, we handle everything: records retrieval from the outgoing firm, banking migration, vendor transfers, owner communication, and portal setup. Most boards describe the change as far easier than they expected.
Which Chicago neighborhoods does Stellar Property Management serve?
We serve associations throughout Chicago — including the Gold Coast, Streeterville, River North, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, the Loop, West Loop, and South Loop — plus North Shore communities such as Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glenview, Northbrook, and Highland Park.
Does Stellar provide 24/7 emergency response?
Yes. A live member of our Chicago team answers our emergency line around the clock — never an outsourced call center. Vetted crews are dispatched immediately for floods, boiler failures, elevator entrapment, and other urgent events, with a full incident report delivered to your board.
A Private Consultation
Raise the standard
of home.
Speak directly with our managing partners — not a sales team. We’ll review your association’s needs and show you precisely what a well-run building feels like.