Utopia property management Hillcrest is one of largest companies to provide property management in Hillcrest. Our company has been providing property management in Hillcrest California since 1994. We are a locally owned family company that tries to provide the service our client’s desire. Hillcrest is one of the areas that we service, but we actually manage property throughout San Diego County. We manage single-family homes, condos, apartments, office and commercial centers. If you are interested in getting a management proposal feel free to call us. Our office can usually create a proposal in about a day depending on the property type.
You should choose Utopia’s property management Hillcrest services because we will get the job done. Property management in Hillcrest California is difficult and needs an experienced hand. Utopia property management in Hillcrest is very cost effective, most owners would tell others to use our services. The service that we provide our owners many times actually saves them money. Our experience with dealing with tenants usually will result in a better outcome for our property owners. Some examples of this are security deposit refunds. Many owners tend to be too stingy in some areas and don’t charge for other items that wouldn’t be a problem to charge for. Another example of cost savings is the many different vendor discount that our company passes along to our clients.
Property management Hillcrest services include maintenance, accounting and management. Maintenance service for property management in Hillcrest can vary from plumbing to landscaping. Property management in Hillcrest California requires good maintenance services at a reasonable cost. Our maintenance is routed through our maintenance coordinator. The maintenance coordinator is responsible for creating a work order and getting the approval for assigning the work from the manager. The manager may need to contact the owner prior to approving the work order depending on the working relationship. Our accounting department reports on all activity on a monthly basis and sends reports to our clients. The manager has the job of dealing with any and all issues that come up on the property. The manager is usually in the middle between the owner and the tenant.
To be your property management Hillcrest representative, Our Company requires you to sign a property management in Hillcrest California contract. You also need to provide us specific information regarding your needs for property management in Hillcrest. Condo owners need to provide the information of their HOA Company that currently manages the property. Other requirements are having a landlord property insurance policy that names our company additionally insured. The requirements outline here will be given to any prospective client in our initial on property meeting. This meeting will help owners understand the scope of our service and what they can expect from Utopia. Items discussed at the property are usually what need to be done to the property prior to rental, future goals and an estimate of market value. We determine market value by checking the comps in the area and add or subtract value based upon the specifics of the property.
History
Initially, Hillcrest was a chaparral-covered mesa. Kumeyaay Indians inhabited numerous villages scattered throughout the San Diego region. Spanish colonization brought the first of twenty-nine California missions with the founding of the nearby San Diego Mission.Presidio Park in Mission Hills and Old Town just down the hill are a part of San Diego history.
In 1870, Mary Kearney obtained a deed from the city for the land that eventually became Hillcrest. In 1871 Arnold and D. Choate, two real estate developers, obtained that property. George Hill, a wealthy railroad tycoon, then purchased the land. Real estate development began in 1910 and the area was built out by 1920. During the 1920s and 1930s Hillcrest was considered a suburban shopping area for downtown San Diego.
In the 1910s, Hillcrest became one of the many San Diego neighborhoods connected by the Class 1 streetcars and an extensive San Diego public transit system that was spurred by the Panama-California Exposition of 1915 and built by John D. Spreckels. These streetcars became a fixture of this neighborhood until their retirement in 1939.[16]
In 1940 the “HILLCREST” lighted sign at the intersection of University and Fifth Avenue was first erected, donated by the Hillcrest Women’s Association, a group of local female shopkeepers. After falling into disrepair, it was taken down and rebuilt in 1984.[17] AfterWorld War II, Hillcrest was left with an aging infrastructure and population.
During the 1970s gays and lesbians began to establish residences, businesses, and organizations in Hillcrest.[18]
1974: Protesting the city’s refusal of a parade permit, 200 gays and lesbians marched through the streets of downtown for the first time.
1975: The first city-permitted gay pride parade was held.
1980: The Center for Social Services, founded in Golden Hill in 1973 — now called the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, and generally known as “the Center” –moved to Hillcrest.
1984: The Hillcrest Business Association, a business improvement district, was formed.
1985: The Hillcrest Business Association hosted the first CityFest.[19]
1994: A new Vermont Street pedestrian bridge was completed. The span, featuring public art, cost $1.2 million.
2001: Mercy Gardens — formerly the Sisters of Mercy Convent, which housed nuns from 1926-1990 — was remodeled for use by the HIV-positive community.
On August 2, 2007, a 100th birthday cake was served to the public, marking Hillcrest’s first one hundred years; there were Hillcrest Centennial events throughout the year.
2007: The Hillcrest Town Council was formed to give residents a voice.[6]