ADAM AMERICA REAL ESTATE (“AARE”) is currently Brooklyn’s most active residential developer by number of projects, with over 20 value add renovation and development projects launched since 2009. The company focuses on both rental and condominium developments in prime New York City neighborhoods. AARE’s current New York City development portfolio includes nearly 20 projects with over 1,200 apartments, and over 91,000 square feet of commercial space; totaling around 1.75 million square feet. To date, Adam America has completed more than 1,200 apartments and has approximately 1,600 additional units currently in construction or predevelopment phase. The firm has invested or committed to invest $1.6 Billion in various stages of construction.

Slate Property Group is a vertically integrated owner, operator and developer of residential and commercial real estate in the New York metropolitan area. From adaptive reuse and repositioning of existing assets to ground-up development, the Slate team leverages proven expertise, a diverse set of capabilities, and a regimented approach to identify unique residential, mixed-use and retail real estate investment and development opportunities. The company is dedicated to creating innovative products that fulfill unmet market demand, delivering the highest quality real estate to its tenants, enhancing the long-term value of the assets, and improving local communities. During the last five years, the principals of Slate Property Group have purchased in excess of $1 billion in real estate assets through various value-add and development strategies.

Based in New York and San Francisco, Vanke US is a trusted strategic partner to real estate developers on both residential and commercial projects. Its culture of collaboration and curiosity translates into dedicated partnerships that encompass financing, project management, design insight and other value-add services that leverage Vanke’s diverse talent and deep corporate resources. Vanke US is the American affiliate of China Vanke Co., Ltd., #307 on the Fortune Global 500 and one of the world’s largest real estate companies, with an annual revenue of over $34 billion globally.

ODA designs signature spaces for each project in a manner similar to bespoke tailoring. ODA generates pragmatic design solutions inspired by the complexities of the urban environment. By integrating layers of meaning and embracing historical context, ODA redefines the present while making a statement about architecture and its social influences. Established in 2007 by Eran Chen, founder and executive director, along with principals, P. Christian Bailey and Ryoko Okada, ODA’s portfolio reflects a wide range of diverse industry projects, including architecture and interior design services, ranging from hospitality and luxury residential, to cultural and commercial.

Stephen B. Jacobs Group is a full service architectural and interior design firm founded in 1967. Over the years they have completed a wide range of commissions, including high-rise condominiums, international hotels, boutique hotels, office buildings, and adaptive reuse and preservation projects. The work of the firm is published extensively, and has won numerous awards for its design excellence. A core belief of Stephen B. Jacobs Group is that design excellence, combined with the highest level of technical expertise, produces a unique level of architectural service that is not readily available.

Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing specializes in the marketing, sales and leasing of exceptional new residential developments. BHSDM’s comprehensive services deliver a meticulous approach to the development process including site analysis, market research, predevelopment planning, design consultation, strategic marketing, and focused sales and leasing. With a foundation rooted in collaboration, every stage of the process is approached with innovative thinking, the latest technologies, unrivaled market knowledge and rigorous attention to detail. As a division of Brown Harris Stevens, the recognized real estate industry leader since 1873, all projects are supported by experienced professionals throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and select global partners.

The Aguayo Team at BHSDM is the preeminent new development consulting and brokerage team in the industry. Over the past eighteen years the team has consulted on over 350 development projects in New York City. Led by Brendan Aguayo, SVP and Managing Director at BHSDM, the team offers guidance on navigating all stages of development; from acquisition, through the pre-development planning, marketing and sale or lease-up process. The team brings a proven expertise in new development marketing to every project, ensuring targeted communications reach desired audiences. By keeping abreast of constantly changing market and demographic trends, the team has gained a reputation for being an essential resource in their clients’ efforts to maximize value, overcome obstacles, establish successful projects, and forge new markets.