About Us

About Us

 

Allen Yaffe, President of West End Management & Leasing Services, has over 30 years experience in property management and leasing for both urban and rural housing. Prior to acquiring West End Management & Leasing Services, Allen served as President of Gundaker West End Realty, Inc. a division of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. Allen has been involved in multi-family housing and property management since 1971. In addition to owning his own company, AJY Management Group from 1981-1997, he has been an officer and director of several national and state housing associations, including The Council for Rural Housing and Development (1988-1992) and The Illinois Rural Rental Housing Association (1987-1990). In addition, he served as a member of the Chesterfield, Mo. Parks Committee (1994-1995). From 1995 to 1999 Allen was a member of the Chesterfield Planning and Zoning Commission. During 1995 he served as Secretary of the Commission. Allen is currently a member of the St. Louis Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Allen holds the professional designation of Registered Apartment Manager (RAM). He is a native of St. Louis and a graduate of Washington University.

Why We Are Different

Customized services
At West End we recognize the uniqueness of each property and carefully tailor a management program designed specifically for each building or community association.

Commitment to personalized service
West End has a professional staff of more than 60 employees and provides 24/7 emergency services including a backup maintenance staff.

Emphasis on information technology/systems to foster communications
We are committed to staying abreast of technology. Our computer software enables enhanced financial reporting and tracking. West End's web site and inter-company intranet facilitates communications with our property managers, maintenance teams, community associations and board members.