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Fitness Center to Open May 7th
Author: CP / May 04, 2012

Lovell Place residents will have access to a brand new state-of-the-art fitness center starting Monday May 7th.  The center is a collaborative effort between Erie developer Rick Griffith (owner of Lovell Place) and the Perseus House Center for excellence located in the Lovell Complex.  

SSIS Opens Erie Office
Author: CP / May 04, 2012

Pittsburgh based State Security and Investigation Services has opened an Erie office at the Renaissance Centre.  The SSIS team consists of professional private investigators and secuirty agents.

Renaissance in the News!
Author: CP / May 04, 2012

Erie's historic Renaissance Centre was featured on WICU's "Giving you the Business Segment"  Several RC tenants were featured, check out WerkBot, Phoenix Idea Lab and Isaac Baker!  For more information on the Renaissance Centre, check their new You Tube video.

Impromptu moves to the Renaissance Centre
Author: CP / Apr 11, 2012

Gift shop Impromptu is now open on the first floor of the Renaissance Centre at 1001 State St.  Stop in and say hello to Debbie, she has unique jewelry, cards and gifts available.  Impromptu specialty roasted coffees are a great way to start your day!  Debbie joins the already thriving Isaac Baker and Sons and Franco's Cafe on the first floor of Erie's tallest office building.

Altair begins management of 2775 Broadway
Author: CP / Jan 11, 2012

Altair Property Management has been selected to manage the 250,000 sq. foot "2775 Broadway" building in Buffalo NY.  The property is home to Airgas, Trans America, Environmental Products of Vermont and others.  Altair was selected for its extensive knowledge of turn around management of distressed real estate assets.  The project is being led by court appointed receiver Vincent Sorrentino.  For more information please call Altair at 814-622-1121. 

Phoenix Idea Lab at Renaissance Centre
Author: CP / Nov 19, 2011

Altair Property Management and Professional Development Associates are pleased to announce that Phoenix Idea Lab is set to re-locate to the Renaissance Centre. Their mission is to lead, mobilize and engage young professionals in service that will drive social change. 

Meals on Wheels selects Citizen Bank Building
Author: CP / Oct 29, 2011

Altair Realty's Dave Haller worked closely with Realtor Joe Herbert to secure a lease with
Metro-Erie Meals on Wheels.  The organization joins several other not-for-profits on the third floor of the Citizen Bank building located at 12th and State Streets in the heart of downtown Erie.

Erie Book Store reopening in Palace Building
Author: cp / Sep 20, 2011

The historic Erie Book Store will be relocating is now open in the Altair Managed Palace Building at 915 State Street.  The store opened on October 1st 2011. 

USPS Chooses Mercantile Building
Author: CP / Sep 16, 2011

The United States Postal Service has selected the Altair Managed "Mercantile Building" in downtown Erie for its newest location.  Altair was instrumental in the restructuring of the Mercantile Project for the Erie Redevelopment Authority and has been working with Fourth River Development, the properties new developer, to complete the 5 story 50,000 sq. foot project.  The newest location will consolidate the Griswold Plaza and State St. locations into a single, user friendly location.

Carriage Hill & Lovell Place in the news
Author: / Sep 07, 2011

Altair Property Manager Karen McLellan and Carriage Hill Town Houses and Lovell Place have made the news regarding the apartment rental business in Erie.

Citizen Bank Buildings now part of portfolio
Author: CP / Sep 07, 2011

Citizen Halpern LLC., recently selected Altair Property Management as their new property management firm.  Citizen Halpern LLC. a Philadelphia PA real estate investment organization has two assets in Western PA that needed professional management services.  After an extensive search, the company selected Altair to over see facility operations and tenant relations at its properties at 12th and State Street in Erie and at 210 Chestnut Street in Meadville PA.  Additional details to follow.  Welcome Citizen Halpern LLC. to the Altair family!

Parkside Commons Welcomes Laurel Technical Institute
Author: CP / Sep 07, 2011

Parkside Commons in downtown Meadville welcomes Laurel Technical Institute for the start of the 2011 school year.  Laurel Technical Institute offers post secondary programs in Business, Health Care and Information Technology along with several other programs.Parkside Commons underwent a significant transformation to accomodate the school. 

WestLake Centre welcomes Palace Business Centre
Author: CP / Aug 20, 2011

Erie, PA based Palace Business Centre opened it's first Ohio  location in the WestLake Centre building in WestLake Oh on June 1st.

Palace Business Centres feature premier office space, meeting rooms and professional business services in downtown Erie, PA.

Business Centres, also known as Executive Suites, are ideal locations for companies expanding or relocating, new ventures, home-based businesses, traveling professionals, companies needing a local presence or anyone concerned with cost containment who still desires a professional and established image.  For more information call 814-451-1100.

Pay Lease Coming Soon
Author: CP / Aug 20, 2011

Altair Property Management has entered into an agreement with Pay Lease an Inc. Magazine fastest growing company.  Paylease allows residents and commercial tenants the ability to pay rent via ACH and/or by major credit cards.  Altair controller Brenda Ball said "giving our customers the ability to choose their method of payment is just another example of how Altair is a leader in the use of technology in the property management industry."  Ball indicated that the program will roll out in stages with Carriage Hill Townhomes being the first to adopt the service.
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Perseus House Expanding at Lovell Place
Author: CP / Jun 21, 2011

Perseus House Charter School of Excellence has entered into an agreement to expand at Lovell Place in downtown Erie.  The expansion will provide additional classroom space for the rapidly growing charter school program.
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WestLake Centre Welcomes the Law Firm of Kolick and Kondzer
Author: CP / Jun 21, 2011

Altair is pleased to welcome Kolick and Kondzer, a full service law firm, to Westlake Centre in Westlake Ohio.  Kolick and Kondzer specialize in Real Estate, Municipal Law, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and general practice. 

DPW - Bureau of Hearings and Appeals Moves to Renaissance Centre
Author: CP / Jun 21, 2011

The Commonwealth of PA has selected the Renaissance Centre in downtown Erie for their Department of Public Welfare Bureau of Hearing and Appeals office.  Renovation work is nearly complete and the state will be moving to the 4th floor of the downtown Erie Landmark on June 28th.

Renaissance Centre welcomes Fisher Associates
Author: CP / Jun 21, 2011

Altair is pleased to announce that Buffalo NY based Fisher Associates has located their Erie PA office at the Renaissance Centre.  Fisher is

Fisher was established in 1984 and has nearly 100 full-time employees in three locations in upstate New York and now Erie. Fisher provides a complete approach to transportation and traffic engineering, civil/site engineering, environmental engineering, and surveying. Through strategic planning and the fostering of long-term working relationships with state, municipal, and private clients, they have built a foundation of success that you can count on for years to come.

Lovell Place Sale
Author: CP / Feb 09, 2011

On Tuesday February 8th 2010 Rick Griffith Properties was the higher bidder in an auction in the US Bankruptcy Court to acquire Lovell Place in downtown Erie.  Altair Property Management wants to assure all commercial and residential tenants that terms of the sale require all leases to be assumed by and honored by the buyer.  All rent should continue to be paid to Lovell Place L.P.  at the Altair Office.  The closing will occur in the next few weeks and any changes in where rent should be paid will be announced.  Until closing please continue to call 814.622.1121 for any questions, concerns and/or maintenance requests.

Securitas at the Renaissance Centre
Author: CP / Feb 03, 2011

Altair Property Managment and the Renaissance Centre are pleased to announce that Securitas Group has entered into a lease with the Renaissance Centre in downtown Erie.  Beginning March 1st, 2011 Securitas will occupy Suite 103 on the ground floor of the downtown Erie Landmark.

Hope Drive
Author: Chuck Peters / Feb 03, 2011

Looking for a 1 bedroom unit in a great south east Erie location?  Altair has recently been selected to manage the Hope Drive apartments.  Call Karen McLellan at 814-622-1121 to tour.

BBVS Construction Kick-Off
Author: Chuck Peters / Oct 28, 2010

The Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Labor & Industry has kicked off construction of just over 7000 sq. ft. of office space at Erie's historic Lovell Place.  The expansion will house the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services.  The Bureau will take occupancy of the new space in early 2011.

60,000 Sq. Feet in West Lake OH
Author: Chuck Peters / Oct 28, 2010

Altair Property Management has been selected to manage Westlake Centre, a 60,000 sq. foot office building in Westlake OH, please call with any leasing questions!

Lake Views
Author: / Aug 12, 2010

Lake View office suites available today in downtown Erie.  Please call Dave Haller at 814-622-1121 with leasing questions.

Palace Business Centre
Author: / Aug 12, 2010

Business Centres, also known as Executive Suites, are ideal locations for companies expanding or relocating, new ventures, home-based businesses, traveling professionals, companies needing a local presence or anyone concerned with cost containment who still desires a professional and established image.  Visit Palace Business Centre, Altair Property Management's Executive Suites Partner.  Palace has ready to go offices in both downtown Erie, PA and soon in Westlake, OH.

Pro Support
Author: / Aug 12, 2010

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After Hours Support
Author: / Aug 12, 2010

If you have an emergency please call 814.622.1121 - we answer our phones 24x7x365!