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How to Manage Apartment Buildings. Maintain an apartment building properly, and the people
who live under your roof will thank you for it. You will need Supervision techniques Knowledge
of laws and regulations Communication skills Diplomacy Cost efficiency and communal area
(optional). Step 1. Oversee the day to day operations, such as mail delivery, trash collection,
common area maintenance, security, and fire safety. Step 2. Supervise the maintenance
and janitorial staff, as well as other employees working in the building to make sure everyone
is on the same page and functioning as a team. Step 3. Learn local fire and safety laws and
regulations to create a safe environment for all employees and tenants. Step 4. Communicate
effectively with the tenants, balancing their wants and needs with costs, as well as their
complaints about other residents. Set-up a communal area on the premises to encourage
everyone to meet and talk with each other. Step 5. Work to give your tenants the most
*** for their buck by minimizing costs while maintaining their standards of living. Did
you know The 1910 Heights of Buildings Act in Washington, D.C., prohibited any building
from being taller than 130 feet in order to preserve the aesthetic value of the nearby
monuments.