Smart Apartment Management: A Scalable Android Application for Modern Residential Solutions

Abstract

The Smart Apartment Management System (SBMS) is an Android application designed to enhance the management of residential and commercial buildings by addressing common social issues such as communication gaps, inefficient maintenance processes, and lack of community engagement. Developed using Android Studio and Firebase, the app offers features like real-time communication between residents and management, automated maintenance requests, and a platform for community interaction. By leveraging cloud- based storage and realtime data synchronization, the application aims to improve operational efficiency, enhance resident satisfaction, and faster with stronger sense of community. This project focuses on using technologies like Java, Android Studio, and Firebase to create a user-friendly and scalable solution for building management.

Country : India

1 Surabhi Patel2 Shravani Jondhale3 Sejal Sonje4 Vikas Rathod

  1. Department of computer Engineering, Gokhale Education Society R H Sapat College of Engineering, Management Studies & Research, Nashik – 422005, India
  2. Department of computer Engineering, Gokhale Education Society R H Sapat College of Engineering, Management Studies & Research, Nashik – 422005, India
  3. Department of computer Engineering, Gokhale Education Society R H Sapat College of Engineering, Management Studies & Research, Nashik – 422005, India
  4. Department of computer Engineering, Gokhale Education Society R H Sapat College of Engineering, Management Studies & Research, Nashik – 422005, India

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2025 pp. 113-122

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.902018

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