If you’ve just purchased a multi-family or commercial property, or just put the finishing touches on one, you’ve seen what type of mailboxes the property uses, or even chosen them yourself. Most multi-family and commercial properties use some sort of multi-unit mailbox system for USPS (or private) mail delivery. Chances are good that your property […]
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Top Tenant Mail Concerns and How to Address Them
If you have a multifamily property such as an apartment complex, or a commercial property that contains multiple businesses or offices, chances are excellent that you will also manage the mailboxes. You likely have some sort of centralized mailbox system, but perhaps you rely on curbside mailboxes, or your centralized mail system needs an update. […]
6 Tips for Protecting Your Outgoing Commercial Mail
If you run a business or own a commercial property, there’s a good chance that you deal with outgoing mail, especially if you advertise, ship, bill, or communicate with other businesses. And there’s a good chance that you’re worried about the safety of our outgoing mail. Especially if you have a large business, outgoing mail […]
Using Community Mailboxes to Raise Property Value
When it comes to the value of your property, money isn’t the only thing to consider. Prospective tenants, both residential and commercial, are looking for certain things in a property. Residential tenants, however, will have different needs than offices or businesses. The value to those looking to rent an apartment or home on your property […]
Does Your Business Use a Roadside Mailbox? Ways to Keep Your Mail Safe
So, your business still uses a roadside mailbox, and if you’re reading this article, you’ve likely dealt with issues such as mail theft or mailbox damage. At the very least, you may be worried about a stray vehicle striking your mailbox, or wondering what could happen if your mail gets stolen. And it’s a legitimate […]
When Should I Contact the Post Office About My Commercial Mailboxes?
If you own and manage commercial mailboxes, you may be wondering just how involved the USPS (Post Office) will need to be when it comes to mailbox issues, repairs, and new installations. This may be especially true if you’ve just purchased a property that already has commercial mailboxes. Thankfully, there are clear rules and recommendations […]
Alternatives for Old Vertical Mailboxes
Do you manage an apartment complex, or a commercial property meant for businesses? You may know that many older apartment complexes, strip malls, and other such properties have older, wall-mounted mailboxes. Some of these mailboxes will be the vertical type. These mailboxes are typically mounted onto walls or recessed into them. These units have locking […]
Keeping Vandals and Thieves from Your Community Mailboxes
No one wants stolen mail or broken mailboxes. While curbside mailboxes are often the targets of mail thieves and vandals, other types of mailboxes aren’t immune. This includes mailboxes in apartment complexes, multi-family communities, business mailboxes, and more. Did you know that mail thieves are looking for checks and arrow keys? This type of mail […]
How to Make Sure Your Commercial Mailbox is USPS Approved
You’ve done the planning for your commercial or multi-family property. You’ve chosen your palette, layout, and design. Then you spent lots of money to build or renovate your property, including your mailboxes, which are the centralized type designed to serve anywhere from a few to dozens of customers at once. You’ve invested in these mailboxes […]
Best Ways to Keep Your Outgoing Office Mail Safe
Do you have a lot of mail that leaves your office via the USPS or other means? If you run a business, you likely send out a lot of paper mail, ranging from ads to packages, and you don’t want that mail falling into the wrong hands. This goes double if you mail out anything […]
Troubleshooting Common Resident Mail Complaints in Your Apartments
Ah, the joys of troubleshooting the issues that come up while running apartment complexes and other multi-family properties. Leaks, cracked sidewalks, lighting issues, and mail complaints are all common things that a property manager will need to address when it comes to preventing too much tenant turnover and losing money. Mail complaints are one of […]
Managing Mail Keys for Your Apartment Complex
If you own or manage a multifamily property, there’s a good chance that it’s an apartment complex. After all, anywhere from 5 to over 25% of the population calls apartments home. Apartment complex sizes vary, and if your property is on the medium to larger end of the spectrum, there’s also a good chance that […]
A Comprehensive Commercial Mailbox Buyer’s Guide
Commercial mailboxes are a vital component of any business or commercial property. They serve as a secure and organized way to receive and distribute mail and packages, ensuring that important communications and deliveries reach their intended recipients efficiently. Whether you are a property manager, a business owner, or a developer, selecting the right commercial mailbox […]
Ways to Improve Access to Your Centralized Mailboxes
If you have centralized mailboxes or are planning to install them for your property, complex, or business, you’re likely wondering about how to make them easily accessible. This is especially true if your property and tenants will be getting direct USPS delivery to their compartments, but location is also important for centralized mailboxes that will […]
The Most Ideal Locations for Multi-Unit Mailboxes at Apartment Complexes
Apartment complexes can be complex properties to maintain and manage. If you manage or own a complex, or even a single apartment building, you’ll likely have run into the issue of providing the right mailboxes for your property. And the need for apartment mailboxes is growing; currently, over a third of renters live in apartments. […]