Contact
1120 Vermont Avenue, NW Suite 900
Washington DC 20005 US
electronic
phone: (202) 296-8366
fax: (202) 835-8360
email: servicerequest@scherman.net
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History
Sylvan Herman was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. After serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Herman went through college on the G.I. bill and sold pots and pans for $50 a week. He came to Washington, DC in 1951 and started in a position with Metropolitan Finance Company, running auto sales outlets. In 1960, he became involved in commercial real estate by saving money and buying land one small piece at a time. In 1963, he started his first development project, constructing an office building at 315 9th Street, NW.
In 1976, Mr. Herman formed District Building Services, Inc. to facilitate all services in-house such as tenant renovation, cleaning, and general maintenance services for the various properties. In 1981, he formed The S. C. Herman Corporation for the property management and real estate development operations of his real estate holdings. In 1993, both District Building Services, Inc. and The S. C. Herman Corporation were merged to become S.C. Herman & Associates, Inc. Today this company continues to perform professional services for the majority of properties within the portfolio.
Professional Services
Property Management
One of our company's primary functions is to act as the liaison between our tenants and the ownership of our properties. As a full-service firm that directly employs all on-site staff, we maintain and handle all of the day-to-day activities that occur in and around the building, including mechanical services, environmental care, and lease compliance.
We have met each and every lease and financial obligation for which we were responsible. Our track record and commitment to the highest of standards in our industry speaks for itself.
We are proud members of the following professional and trade organizations:
ABC : Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc Metropolitan Washington Chapter
AOBA - Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington, Inc.
Building Trades Association
District of Columbia Building Industry Association
Capitol Association of Building Service Contractors
The Greater Washington Board of Trade
NFPA : National Fire Prevention Association
AEE : Association of Energy Engineers
Facilities Management
Currently, our personnel include licensed electricians, building operating engineers, HVAC technicians and environmental services staff. With over 100 facilities management personnel, we have a proven track record of expertise, capabilities and customer service. Operation, maintenance, service or repairs are all services that are offered.
In 1990 we began installing building automated controls at the properties we manage. The first large scale system we implemented (for a 500,000 square foot building) resulted in a >50% energy reduction within two years. Having gone through several generations of different BACS systems, we are able to provide the latest technology and best practices. We monitor space temperatures, humidity levels, carbon dioxide levels and occupancies to optimize a building’s efficiency without compromising tenant comfort.
Construction Management
Since 1962, S. C. Herman & Associates, Inc. has acted as Construction Manager for building owners and tenants. We provide test fits, construction drawings, competitive bids, schedules, permits, inspections and on-site construction supervision for both base building as well as tenant fit outs. This includes office, retail and industrial projects for public or private tenants.
We have extensive experience with SCIFs, secure areas, computer rooms, co-location facilities and site support centers. In addition, we are well versed with office, retail and industrial construction. We work with Tenants from design inception through occupancy. Some of the trades we manage are structural, HVAC, building automated control, air and water balancing, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, telecommunication, data, audio/visual, carpentry, drywall, metal, masonry, hardware millwork, painting, wallcovering, flooring and window treatments