What The Rockefeller Group does

The Rockefeller Group is a U.S. real estate developer, owner, and investor founded in 1928, with origins in the development of Rockefeller Center under John D. Rockefeller Jr. The firm operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Estate Group, one of the world's largest real estate investment and development organizations. Rockefeller Group develops, owns, and operates commercial, residential, industrial/logistics, and mixed-use real estate through seven regional offices across the United States (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, North Central, Rocky Mountain, Southeast, Southwest, and West), with a portfolio spanning 17 states and the District of Columbia. Its core holdings consist of approximately 6 million square feet of trophy Class-A office space in Midtown Manhattan (including 1221 and 1271 Avenue of the Americas), alongside an active development pipeline of approximately 14 million square feet of new projects spanning luxury multifamily rentals and condominiums (Rose Hill, Alina Atlanta, The Dupont, Miraluna, Paradigm RiNo), industrial/logistics parks (Port 460, Carneys Point, Crossways), and mixed-use assets (The Boro). A distinctive operational differentiator is that most industrial projects are Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)-enabled, supported by a dedicated FTZ Services consulting division offering feasibility, application, activation, and compliance advisory to tenants.

Name

The Rockefeller Group

Legal name

Rockefeller Group International, Inc.

Website

https://rockefellergroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Rockefeller Group is a U.S. real estate developer, owner, and investor (founded 1928) that develops and operates Class-A office, industrial/logistics, residential, and mixed-use properties across 17 states and D.C. as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Estate Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Development

NAICS

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate development
• Real estate investment
• Office property leasing
• Industrial logistics development
• Multifamily residential development

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Investment: Rockefeller Group develops, owns, and operates real estate properties across office, industrial, and residential sectors. Revenue is generated through property leasing (office/industrial/residential tenants), property sales, and asset management of their portfolio including approximately 6 million square feet of premier office space in Midtown Manhattan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Rockefeller Group is a real estate development and investment firm that develops, owns, and operates Class-A office properties (approximately 6 million square feet of trophy office space in Midtown Manhattan), luxury multifamily residential developments (rental apartments, condominiums, and build-to-rent communities) across multiple U.S. markets, and industrial/logistics facilities (warehouses and distribution centers, many FTZ-enabled). The firm also offers Foreign Trade Zone consulting services assisting companies with FTZ implementation, application preparation, activation, and ongoing compliance support.

Product overview

Rockefeller Group is a real estate development and investment firm that develops, owns, and operates commercial and residential properties across the United States. The company's product portfolio comprises three core property types: Class-A office properties (primarily trophy buildings in Midtown Manhattan totaling approximately 6 million square feet), residential developments (luxury multifamily rentals, condominiums, and build-to-rent communities), and industrial/logistics facilities (warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics parks, many FTZ-enabled). The company also offers Foreign Trade Zone consulting services. Rockefeller Group operates through seven regional development offices covering the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, North Central, Rocky Mountain, Southeast, Southwest, and West regions, with a development pipeline spanning 17 states and D.C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1271 Avenue of the Americas: Commercial office property in New York
• 1221 Avenue of the Americas
• 40 West 12th
• 200 East 83rd
• Rose Hill
• The Boro
• 1901 L
• 600 Fifth
• Patten Gray
• Paradigm RiNo
• 1072 West Peachtree
• The Dupont
• Pine at Wildroot
• Port 460 Logistics Center
• The Juniper
• Vista at Councill Square
• Corsica Villas
• Alina Atlanta

Products and services

• Office Properties Portfolio Class-A office properties developed, owned, and managed primarily in Midtown Manhattan, including trophy properties such as 1221 Avenue of the Americas and 1271 Avenue of the Americas totaling approximately 6 million square feet. Provides premier Manhattan office space leased to enterprise corporate tenants.
• Residential Development Luxury multifamily residential developments including rental apartments, condominiums, and build-to-rent communities across multiple U.S. markets (Atlanta, New York, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, Denver, and others). Notable projects include Alina Atlanta (Atlanta's tallest residential tower), Rose Hill (NYC condominium), The Dupont (Brooklyn, a 41-story rental tower), Miraluna (Las Vegas), and Vista at Councill Square (Huntsville).
• Industrial/Logistics Development Industrial warehouse and distribution center developments including Port 460 Logistics Center (Suffolk, VA), Carneys Point Logistics Center, Crossways Logistics Center, and various logistics parks. Many locations are FTZ-enabled for international trade; customers include A. Duie Pyle, BASF, FedEx, Crate & Barrel, Goya Foods, and General Mills.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services Consulting services assisting companies with FTZ implementation, including feasibility analysis, application preparation, activation assistance, operational support, and compliance advisory services for foreign trade zone designation. Most Rockefeller Group industrial projects are FTZ-enabled and located within the service area of an existing FTZ project under the sponsorship of an existing grantee.
• Mixed-Use Development Integrated developments combining multiple property types including office, residential, retail, and hospitality components (such as Boro Tower in Tysons, VA) in the Rocky Mountain, Southeast, and other regional markets.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Matan CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockefeller Group partnered with Matan Companies for the development of Port 460 Logistics Center in Suffolk, Virginia - a major industrial logistics hub near the Port of Virginia.
• Atlas Capital GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockefeller Group and Atlas Capital Group partnered to acquire the Roman Catholic Church of Holy Name of Jesus and Saint Gregory the Great at 200 West 97th Street from the Archdiocese of New York for $96 million, with plans to convert portions to housing under the 485x tax abatement program.
• The NRP GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockefeller Group and The NRP Group commenced lease-up of Miraluna, a 342-unit luxury apartment community in south Las Vegas, with initial move-ins expected in March 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Panattoni Development Company: Largest privately held US industrial real estate developer, focused on build-to-suit and speculative distribution/logistics facilities across major US markets. Highly comparable industrial development peer; multiple RG design & construction staff previously worked at Panattoni.
• SL Green Realty Corp. Largest NYC-focused office landlord. Comparable Midtown Manhattan office operator and acquirer; RG property operations lead Michael Wildes previously held positions at SL Green.
• Hillwood: Perot-family industrial and mixed-use real estate developer with major US logistics parks in Sun Belt markets. Comparable industrial development platform and Sun Belt geographic overlap; RG's Todd Parker previously served as EVP/Market Leader at Hillwood.
• Vornado Realty Trust: NYC-focused REIT with premier Manhattan office portfolio. Direct comparable for RG's Midtown Manhattan trophy office holdings (1221/1271 Avenue of the Americas).
• Tishman Speyer: Global real estate developer and investor with deep New York City trophy office and multifamily portfolio. Comparable diversified platform; RG executives Marisa Gadlin and Amy Ankeles previously held roles at Tishman Speyer.
• Hines: Global real estate investment, development, and asset manager operating across office, residential, industrial, and mixed-use segments. Directly comparable diversified developer with overlapping geographies (US Sun Belt, NYC) and similar institutional capital backing; multiple RG executives (Daniel Moore, Philip Croker, Marc Berg, Jay Despard, Olivia Millspaugh, Shahid Hemani) came from Hines.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Properties: Public REIT focused on Class-A office properties in major US markets including NYC. Comparable trophy office segment comparable to RG's 6M sq ft Manhattan core holdings.
• Duke Realty: Major US industrial REIT (now part of Prologis) that previously developed Class-A bulk industrial and office properties. Comparable industrial development platform; multiple RG executives previously worked at Duke Realty.
• Brookfield Property Group: Global real estate operator and developer with significant office, retail, multifamily, and logistics holdings. Broad incumbent comparable across diversified product types and geographies.
• Prologis: Largest global logistics real estate operator with industrial focus. Direct comparable in RG's industrial/logistics development segment (build-to-suit distribution centers); RG's Mark Shearer previously served as Senior VP/Market Officer at Prologis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/rockefellergroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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