What DDG does

DDG (legal entity DDG Partners LLC, founded 2009) is a privately held real estate investment and development firm that builds, designs, and asset-manages luxury residential properties in the United States. The company operates through a vertically integrated multi-platform structure spanning DDG Capital (investment platform deploying capital into residential, mixed-use, and commercial assets via debt, equity, and hybrid securities), DDG Design (in-house architecture), DDG Development (full-cycle project execution), DDG Construction (general contracting and quality control), DDG Asset Management (post-completion hospitality-level resident services), and the DDG Foundation (501(c)(3) corporate responsibility arm).

The product portfolio spans at least 14 named developments across three states — New York (e.g., XOCO 325, 12 Warren, 100 Franklin, 180 East 88th, 41 Bond, 345meatpacking, The Standish at 171 Columbia Heights, 532 West 20th), California (8 Octavia, 400 Grove, 450 Hayes, Parcel T, plus rental buildings at 235 Valencia and 188 Octavia), and Florida (3550 South Ocean, a 7-story, 30-residence beachfront condominium in Palm Beach — the first such development on Palm Beach Island in over a decade). Trophy assets integrate architectural craft (e.g., hand-laid bluestone facades quarried in upstate New York, restored Douglas fir beams in Art Nouveau-inspired conversions) and bespoke art installations (e.g., Jan Hooss's hand-sculpted plaster wall at 180 East 88th; partnerships with JR and Lindsey Adelman).

Revenue is generated through one-time for-sale luxury condominium sales (e.g., 100 Franklin priced from $3.3 million per unit) and, increasingly, recurring post-completion asset management and resident services fees. Distribution is via dedicated on-site sales galleries and selective co-development partnerships with institutional capital partners such as Westbrook Partners. The target customer is high-net-worth individuals and families seeking architecturally distinctive, art-integrated residences in prime urban and coastal locations. Leadership comprises founder/Chairman/CEO Joe McMillan and co-founder/Chief Creative Officer Peter Guthrie, with a workforce of 51–100 employees across offices in New York, Florida, and California.

Name

DDG

Legal name

DDG Partners LLC

Website

https://ddgpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DDG is a private real estate investment and development firm that designs, builds, sells, and asset-manages luxury residential properties across New York, California, and Florida, targeting high-net-worth buyers seeking architecturally distinctive, art-integrated condominiums and rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: DDG develops, constructs, and sells luxury residential properties. Revenue is generated through the sale of condominiums and apartments in their developed properties.
2. Asset Management: Ongoing property management and asset management services for completed buildings, providing hospitality-style services to residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DDG is a real estate investment and development firm that develops, constructs, and sells luxury residential properties — including condominiums, apartments, and micro-housing rentals — across New York, California, and Florida. The company operates through an integrated multi-platform structure spanning capital, design, development, construction, and asset management, and also provides post-completion hospitality-style property and asset management services for its buildings.

Product overview

DDG is a real estate investment and development company operating as a unified platform combining capital, design, development, construction, and asset management services. The company's core offering consists of luxury residential and mixed-use property developments across New York, California, and Florida, managed through its integrated multi-platform structure. Key properties include 14 named developments such as 12 Warren and XOCO 325 in New York, 235 Valencia in California (micro-housing), and 3550 South Ocean in Florida. Supporting divisions include DDG Capital (investment platform), DDG Design, DDG Development, DDG Construction, and DDG Asset Management, all executed through DDG's seamless in-house structure. The company also operates the DDG Foundation for community and environmental initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XOCO 325 (325 West Broadway / 25 Wooster) An Art Nouveau-inspired luxury residential conversion of a former chocolate factory in SoHo, New York, featuring restored Douglas fir wood beamed ceilings and exposed original brick walls and arches.
• 12 Warren A Tribeca luxury residential building featuring a hand-laid bluestone facade quarried in upstate New York and designed to NYC Energy Code and LEED certification standards.
• 100 Franklin A two-building luxury residential development on a triangular lot in Tribeca with a red brick facade, comprising 10 full-floor apartments originally priced from $3.3 million.
• 180 East 88th A 48-residence luxury condominium on the Upper East Side featuring a custom hand-sculpted plaster lobby wall by artisan Jan Hooss, a basketball court amenity space, and residences ranging from lofts to five-bedrooms.
• 41 Bond A New York luxury residential property in DDG's portfolio.
• 345meatpacking A New York luxury residential development in the Meatpacking District.
• 532 West 20th A New York luxury residential property in DDG's portfolio.
• The Standish A Brooklyn Heights luxury condominium co-developed with Westbrook Partners at 171 Columbia Heights, with a yacht valet partnership at One°15 Brooklyn Marina; 85% of units sold in the first year.
• 8 Octavia A luxury residential property in California, part of DDG's West Coast portfolio.
• 400 Grove A California luxury residential property featuring DDG's signature design approach.
• 450 Hayes A California luxury residential development by DDG.
• Parcel T A California development property in DDG's portfolio.
• 235 Valencia A micro-housing rental development of less than 100 units in San Francisco, representing DDG's first-ever rental buildings as part of its 2018 expansion into San Francisco micro-housing.
• 3550 South Ocean A 7-story, 30-residence beachfront condominium project in Palm Beach, Florida — the first new beachfront residential development on Palm Beach Island in over a decade.
• DDG Capital DDG's real estate investment platform that manages funds and deploys capital toward mixed-use, residential, and commercial assets, as well as debt, equity, and hybrid securities.
• DDG Design DDG's in-house design division staffed with architects committed to improving the built environment with meticulous attention to detail.
• DDG Construction DDG's general contracting and construction management division, ensuring architectural vision is realized through craft and quality control.
• DDG Asset Management DDG's post-completion asset management service, focused on enhancing building environments and delivering hospitality-level service to residents of completed DDG properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% sold in first year at The Standish
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westbrook PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Co-development partnership for The Standish luxury residential project in Brooklyn Heights. Westbrook Partners is a major real estate investment firm. DDG and Westbrook partnered to transform the former hotel at 171 Columbia Heights into luxury residences.
• One°15 Brooklyn MarinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Yacht partnership for The Standish building. The developers partnered with the boat valet at One°15 Brooklyn Marina, the city's newest marina and sailing club, to provide yacht services to residents.
• Jan Hooss (German Artisan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom art installation partnership for 180 East 88th lobby. German artisan Jan Hooss created a spectacular custom hand-sculpted plaster wall installation for the building's striking lobby, described as part of the fabric of the building.
• Ladies Who HoopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partnership for unveiling the basketball court amenity at 180 East 88th. WNBA star Kym Hampton joined with Ladies Who Hoop to unveil the future basketball court amenity space.
• Matter (Design Studio)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partnership for model unit at The Standish. Matter designed a hip apartment in DDG's The Standish as part of the model's unit design.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shvo: Design-led luxury real estate developer and investor focused on trophy office, hospitality, and residential assets in NYC and Miami. Closely comparable to DDG in brand-driven, design-forward luxury development approach.
• The Brodsky Organization: NYC-based luxury residential developer and long-time owner of the Standish Hotel site, with deep Brooklyn luxury expertise. Comparable to DDG in NYC/Brooklyn luxury residential development focus.
• Two Trees Management: Brooklyn-based developer active in luxury residential, commercial, and cultural developments (e.g., Domino Sugar Factory). Comparable to DDG given shared Brooklyn luxury residential focus and design-led positioning.
• JDS Development Group: NYC-based developer of luxury residential, hotel, and mixed-use properties with a strong design and architecture focus. Comparable to DDG in luxury NYC condominium development with architectural identity.
• Fortis Property Group: Luxury residential and mixed-use developer in NYC with a multi-platform development approach. Comparable to DDG in NYC luxury condominium focus and integrated development capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Tishman Speyer: Global real estate developer and investor with a significant NYC luxury residential pipeline. Comparable as an institutional-scale developer active in the same luxury urban markets as DDG, with broader geographic and product reach.
• Vornado Realty Trust: Public REIT with major NYC luxury office and residential holdings including high-end condo conversion projects. Comparable as a NYC luxury real estate player, though more diversified and institutionalized than DDG.
• Emaar: Global luxury real estate developer with iconic residential and mixed-use projects. Comparable in luxury development DNA, though operating globally and at much larger scale than DDG.
• The Related Companies: Major US luxury and mixed-use developer led by Stephen Ross with deep NYC presence (e.g., Hudson Yards, One57). Comparable as a large-scale luxury residential and mixed-use developer operating in DDG's core NYC market, though significantly larger and more diversified.

Emerging players

• Gluck+: Architecture-led developer of boutique luxury residential projects with integrated design-build capabilities. Comparable to DDG's design-forward, architecturally distinctive approach to luxury residential development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ddgpartners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ddgpartners

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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