July 22, 2024
Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Somerset Court Apartments provides a charming, close-knit community for families. CHP’s Lakesha Pittman serves as the Property Manager, and Kenneth Farr serves as the Maintenance Technician.
Lakesha Pittman and Kenneth Farr
Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background in property management.
Hi, my name is Lakesha Pittman, and I currently serve as the Property Manager at Somerset Court Apartments in Wilson, North Carolina. Interestingly, property management found me. Fourteen years ago, I was a resident at a cute community called Edgewood Place Apartments, and the manager suggested that I apply for the position of Site Manager after his scheduled departure. With excitement, I took his advice and was hired shortly thereafter to oversee the community. During my tenure with that company, I was selected to manage a second rural development site and was recognized for successfully attaining budgetary goals between the two. I was also given the key award for outstanding regional service, professionalism, and dedication to the partnership. The skills I acquired there prepared me for the transition to Community Housing Partners in 2013, where I now get to provide homes that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable.
How long have you been managing this property?
I have been managing this property for almost 11 years.
What makes this property unique or distinctive within the community?
Somerset is distinctive because it has six multi-family housing buildings, which allow close-knit relationships to be formed within the community.
If the property had a personality, how would you describe it in three words?
Charming, Humble, Accepting
What’s the most unique feature of this property that residents love?
The residents love the garden walk-up style of the buildings, which allows them easy access to the common areas and parking spaces.
Can you share any success stories or positive feedback from residents?
On several occasions, a particular resident shows how grateful she is for having a home at Somerset. Her previous residential building was being sold, and she had a limited amount of time to find another home. She takes pride in the upkeep of the community and even transferred to another unit that better accommodated her needs.
What is something you like or appreciate about the community?
I love and appreciate the welcoming environment at Somerset Court Apartments. It’s truly a blessing to have built authentic landlord-tenant relationships with such great people.
What qualities make this property a great place to call home?
Some of the qualities that make this property a great place to call home are its security measures that give the residence a sense of safety, the inviting curb appeal that portrays warmth, and the outdoor living space that can easily be used for play and fun.