M.H. Podell Co., a sole proprietorship, owned by Michael Podell, is  a Real Estate Development and Property Management firm specializing in large institutional quality apartment communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. For the past 45 years, it has exclusively focused its development in the greater Silicon Valley region.

Under the name Nicholas A. Stevens Company, the company has managed thousands of  apartments built over the years  and currently owns and manages 7 large apartment properties and 2 commercial properties. 

The staff of M.H. Podell Co. consists of 9 corporate employees located at 1201 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, California, and 50 on-site apartment management employees.

Rita Chaffee, Vice President,  a partner and an employee of 29 years, manages the  company’s day to day operations.

Michael Podell, President and owner, continues to oversee all company operations.