The 13 Best Property Management Companies in San Francisco

Azari Property Management suits owners and HOA boards who want management, sales and contracting from one group. Operating since 2006, it handles rental management and homeowners association management, with a financial manager assigned to each HOA. Affiliated companies cover real estate sales and general contracting, including DBI permitting. Staff speak English, Farsi, Spanish, French, Greek, Mandarin and Cantonese. Owners who live abroad can deal with the firm in their own language.

HSM is a natural fit for condo associations that want hands-on bookkeeping and a local team. The company has managed property and communities in San Francisco for more than 70 years from its office on Haight Street. HOA services include meeting coordination, weekly property updates, site walk-throughs and 24-hour emergency support. Bookkeeping covers assessments, budgets, reserve planning and an annual check of the books by an outside CPA firm. Staff speak English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish.

Utopia Property Management suits owners who dislike add-on fees. It charges about 8 to 10% of monthly rent, lower with volume, and no leasing, lease-renewal or setup fees. The firm has managed Bay Area rentals since 1994 and documents unit condition with photos at move-in and move-out under California's AB 2801 rules. Its San Francisco page explains how the local rent ordinance and AB 1482 apply. Owners new to the city's rules get compliance guidance from the start.

For owners planning renovations alongside ongoing management, BanCal Properties keeps both in one place. The firm has managed San Francisco rentals since 1978 and runs an in-house project management division for large-scale renovations. Leasing combines photographer-shot images, listings on major sites and its own rental platform, with background, credit and income checks for applicants. Owners get a portal with monthly statements, maintenance records and annual tax documents. Having renovation and management together avoids handoffs between separate firms.

Gordon Property Management suits owners of single-family homes and small apartment buildings who want an established local firm. It has managed residential property in San Francisco since 1987, working in the Mission, the Marina, Mission Bay, Pacific Heights and Noe Valley. Leasing includes listing photos taken by a photographer, ads on major rental sites and a full check of every application. Regular inspection surveys look for deferred or unreported maintenance. Catching small problems early helps owners avoid larger repair bills later.

RentWise suits owners who want predictable fees and an easy way out of the contract. It lists a flat monthly management fee of $250 regardless of property size or location, plus a 10% markup on maintenance work. Owners can leave within 90 days without a cancellation fee if unhappy. The firm also manages small HOAs and, as licensed Realtors, offers reduced commissions to management clients. Its service area runs from San Francisco to San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Small landlords who want published fees and a firm based in the southern part of the city should consider TheSFPropertyManagement. It charges a 6% management fee, a 50% leasing fee, $250 for lease renewals and no setup fee for occupied units. Services include rental analysis, marketing, showings, screening, leases and rent collection. A 24-hour emergency maintenance system handles urgent repairs. Owners can compare these numbers directly with other quotes before signing.

Owners of larger residential buildings who want an operator's view of their asset fit well with Structure Properties. The firm owns and operates real estate itself and manages across San Francisco, the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Austin to one reporting standard. Services cover tenant relations, compliance monitoring, leasing with compliant lease documents, renovations and capital projects. Emergency response runs around the clock through a vetted contractor network. Owners planning upgrades can keep management and construction with one firm.

Ziprent suits cost-conscious owners of a home or condo who are comfortable managing through an online dashboard. It charges a flat $150 a month for the first property and $100 for each additional unit, with no percentage of rent. Separate teams handle onboarding, repairs and leasing. Leasing support includes marketing, on-demand showings, tenant screening and lease generation. Because the fee does not rise with the rent, owners with several units can predict costs precisely.

KeyOpp Property Management works well for owners of a single inherited home or a small multifamily building. The family-owned firm builds a customized management plan around each investor's goals rather than selling a fixed package. It manages properties across the Richmond, the Sunset and downtown, and leases homes in neighborhoods such as the Marina and North Beach. Applicants must meet a strict set of rental qualifications. First-time landlords can request a return estimate through the website before committing.

Chandler Property Management is built for owners of apartment buildings rather than single units. It manages small and large buildings, plus some commercial space, handling operations, repairs, tenant requests and leasing. An annual maintenance calendar tracks inspections and keeps fire alarms, elevators and emergency lighting compliant. Owners receive detailed inspection reports and real-time financial statements. Those systems matter most in older buildings, where a missed inspection can lead to violations.

The Housing Guild suits owners with mixed portfolios, such as a fourplex, a condo and a small retail space. The family company has managed Bay Area buildings since 1977 and handles apartments of 5 to more than 100 units, small multifamily, condos, homes and commercial property. Its principals also own property themselves. It belongs to the San Francisco Apartment Association and the California Apartment Association, and owners use an AppFolio portal. One team can cover every property type you hold.

AMSI suits owners who may want furnished or corporate rentals alongside standard management. Operating since 1970 in San Francisco and San Diego, it combines property management with residential leasing, furnished executive housing, relocation services, sales and commercial leasing. Its San Francisco office is on Van Ness Avenue near Cow Hollow. Owners can switch between long-term and flexible furnished leases without changing firms. A later sale can also be handled in-house.