10/14/2026
First impressions are everything in multi-family housing. For many regional property managers across Minnesota, managing buildings from the 1980s means wrestling with great structural "bones" and heavily dated interiors.
Common areas like stairwells and mailbox banks are the highest-traffic zones and key retention tools. Our pictures show the complexity and the scale of this modernization project:
🔧 We modernized the outdated 1980s stairwell, retaining the architecture but stripping away the dated materials and preparing for fresh, contemporary finishes.
📬 In the front entryway, we completely revamped the old wall structure around the mailbox and intercom systems. This is where we ensure functionality meets modern aesthetic, creating a secure, inviting entrance.
This isn’t just maintenance; it’s a strategic investment in asset value. A modern entryway improves resident satisfaction, increases retention rates, and allows you to command higher rent.
We know that managing renovations across multiple regional assets is a challenge. That’s why BMM specializes in executing these full-scale common area remodels in occupied buildings—minimizing resident disruption while maximizing impact.
If your portfolio includes properties that are stuck in the 1980s or 90s, let's talk about how a strategic remodel can provide a rapid return on investment.
Visit us at bmm-pro.com or call our Minnesota team at 763-541-4886 to discuss your next project.
