When Janna Temkin of J & J Property Pros talks about creating “the ultimate hospitality experience,” the idea isn’t metaphorical. It’s a practical philosophy rooted in how people actually want to feel when they walk through their front door: unburdened.
“We want it to feel almost like walking into a little mini hotel,” says co-founder Temkin. “You don’t have to worry about cleaning, you don’t have to worry about the landscaping. You can just come home.”
Based in the Dutchess County hamlet of Salt Point, J & J Property Pros offers a wide-ranging suite of services under three main pillars—landscaping, cleaning, and pet care—designed to simplify home ownership by consolidating what often requires multiple contractors into one coordinated team. Seasonal landscaping, snow removal, regenerative garden installs, deep interior cleaning, organizing, window washing, handyman work, and pet sitting all fall within J&J’s orbit.
That breadth wasn’t accidental. Temkin explains that the business grew out of several overlapping ventures run by her and her siblings—brother Jared and sister Jenneka—who officially merged under the J&J Property Pros name in 2020. “We had so many overlapping clients,” she says. “The more we could provide in-house, the easier it would be for our clients.”
The “J & J” itself is a nod to their parents, Joe and Joanne, whose entrepreneurial, creative approach—both studied at Pratt Institute—shaped how their children think about work. “If we see a need, our minds are going, ‘Okay, how can we help fulfill this?’” Temkin says.
A defining feature of J & J’s approach is its commitment to sustainability. The company uses battery-powered equipment wherever possible, prioritizes regenerative landscaping techniques, and offers Ripagreen—a hot-air weed remediation method widely used in Europe that avoids chemicals altogether. Interior cleaning follows the same philosophy, emphasizing natural, effective products and maintenance over harsh treatments.
“For us, it’s about being stewards,” Temkin says—of the land, the home, and the people doing the work. “Do we really want our team inhaling fumes all day?
Maintaining quality across such a broad operation comes down to training and culture. J & J’s eight-person team cross-trains across departments, building respect for each role and encouraging curiosity. “If there’s a better way, we’re going to try to learn that better way,” Temkin says. “We just want to be the best.”
Pet care, meanwhile, has become one of the company’s most personal offerings. What began as clients asking for help with dogs and cats has evolved into a trusted extension of J & J’s services. “It deepens the level of trust,” Temkin says. “You’re being trusted with someone’s nearest and dearest.”
Looking ahead, J & J Property Pros is focused on growth—expanding its team, deepening its community presence, and continuing to evolve alongside the needs of the homeowners it serves. “Just give us a call,” Temkin says. “Let us see how we can help.”
J & J Property Pros
2517 Rt 44. #11-150, Salt Point; (845) 705-7712
This article appears in February 2026.
