A concierge is a hired professional of a multi-unit property, usually, a luxury building, tasked with acting as a "lent hand" to the residents of that building.
Concierges are primarily associated with hotel stays but can be found in any setting where there are multiple residents in one building.
Tasks of a concierge vary widely as they're generally assigned to help residents in almost any way that they can. That being said, there are some common tasks that apartment concierges likely handle frequently, such as making restaurant reservations, ordering car service, accepting deliveries, receiving visitors and making sure the building is secure.
That all seems great, right? But as you probably imagine, there are some downsides to the luxury of an apartment concierge. Here are some pros and cons of having an apartment concierge.
Apartment concierges are not extremely common, but they do exist. You're more likely to find an apartment with a concierge in a large city where apartment life is the norm and luxury amenities are in high demand.
Beyond that, many of the primary functions of a concierge — like calling car services and making restaurant reservations — are only possible in larger cities. If an apartment concierge is high on your priority list, however, you shouldn't have a problem finding one — for the right price.
Timothy Harris is a freelance writer based in Albuquerque. He brings a professional background in event marketing, residential real estate and journalism to the table to provide useful and relevant content for the modern renter. Timothy has previously written content for Karsten & Associates in New Mexico and Up 'til Dawn, a philanthropic fundraiser that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.