Forest City Enterprises

What Forest City Enterprises does

Forest City Enterprises was a U.S.-headquartered real estate development and management company founded in 1920 in Cleveland, originally listed on the NYSE under ticker FCE.A. The company developed and managed commercial and residential real estate across five core verticals: Office, Retail, Multifamily, Logistics, and Hospitality. Following its acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management in 2018, the entity was delisted and integrated into Brookfield Properties, the real estate subsidiary of one of the world's largest alternative asset managers.

Under Brookfield Properties, the platform spans global markets with 5,001-10,000 employees, operating a diversified portfolio of properties ranging from urban city centers to suburban retreats. The business model is direct property leasing and development across the five verticals, serving Business Tenants, Retail Tenants, Multifamily Residents, Logistics Operators, and Hospitality Clients, with pricing negotiated individually based on property type, location, size, and lease duration.

The competitive positioning is anchored by the Brookfield ecosystem, which provides cross-market intelligence and capital, and by a stated Net Zero sustainability commitment across the full portfolio. Distribution is primarily direct-to-tenant through the corporate digital platform and direct leasing relationships; the offering is structured around five core product lines rather than a unified technology product. There is no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or third-party integrations in the source data.

Name

Forest City Enterprises

Legal name

Brookfield Properties

Website

https://forestcity.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Forest City Enterprises, founded in 1920 in Cleveland, developed and managed commercial and residential real estate across Office, Retail, Multifamily, Logistics, and Hospitality verticals. Acquired by Brookfield Asset Management in 2018, the entity now operates as Brookfield Properties, a diversified global real estate platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Development & Management

NAICS

Timber Tract Operations (11311), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Timberland & Forest Asset Management (IMAMAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Timberland Asset Management (Institutional/Private) (AFAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate development
• Residential property management
• Mixed-use real estate
• Real estate investment
• Property leasing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Forest City Enterprises develops and manages commercial and residential real estate across five integrated verticals: Office, Retail, Multifamily, Logistics, and Hospitality. Following its 2018 acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management, the company operates as part of Brookfield Properties, providing high-quality, sustainable properties ranging from urban city centers to suburban retreats, serving business tenants, retailers, residents, logistics operators, and hospitality brands globally.

Product overview

Brookfield Properties operates as a diversified real estate platform offering five integrated property segments: Office, Retail, Multifamily, Logistics, and Hospitality. The platform provides real estate management and development services across all these sectors, with a commitment to sustainability and Net Zero for the entire portfolio. Properties range from urban city centers to suburban retreats, serving both commercial tenants and residential communities globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Real Estate Workplace solutions that cultivate connections, activate communities, and help tenant companies grow through high-quality office spaces. Targeted at commercial businesses seeking office environments.
• Retail Real Estate Retail properties that bring communities together beyond just shopping, creating vibrant destinations for consumers. Targeted at retailers and brands seeking high-traffic shopping destinations.
• Multifamily Residential Residential housing solutions offering both convenience and community for every stage of life, from city centers to suburban retreats. Targeted at individuals and families seeking homes.
• Logistics Real Estate Industrial and logistics properties creating the backbone of supply chains with a focus on efficiency and safety. Targeted at logistics operators and supply chain companies.
• Hospitality Real Estate Hotel destinations and hospitality properties that deliver unforgettable experiences, leveraging deep industry expertise. Targeted at hotel operators and hospitality brands.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Host Hotels & Resorts: Largest U.S. lodging REIT, owning luxury and upper-upscale hotel properties. Comparable as a hospitality real estate owner-operator aligned with Brookfield Properties' hospitality vertical focused on destination hotels.
• Related Companies: Large, diversified real estate developer and operator with significant office, residential, retail, and mixed-use holdings. Comparable as a developer-operator with a multi-vertical, mixed-use development strategy and a focus on large-scale urban projects.
• Prologis: Global leader in logistics real estate, owning and operating industrial and distribution facilities worldwide. Directly comparable for Brookfield Properties' logistics vertical, which is positioned as the supply-chain backbone of the platform.
• Vornado Realty Trust: Public REIT concentrated in office and retail assets in New York City and select U.S. markets. Comparable as a vertically integrated operator-developer of high-quality commercial real estate, particularly in the office segment that anchors Brookfield Properties' portfolio.
• Tishman Speyer: Global, privately-held real estate owner, developer, and operator of office, retail, multifamily, and life-science assets. Directly comparable as a diversified, vertically integrated real estate platform competing for institutional capital and large tenant relationships across major markets.
• Simon Property Group: Largest U.S. retail REIT, operating malls, premium outlets, and mixed-use properties. Comparable as a large-scale retail real estate operator pursuing experience-driven destinations — closely aligned with Brookfield Properties' retail vertical.
• Boston Properties (BXP): Public REIT that develops, owns, and manages Class A office and multifamily properties in major U.S. markets. Directly comparable for office and multifamily operations and a similar premium-tenant strategy.
• AvalonBay Communities: Public multifamily REIT with high-density, Class A apartment communities in coastal U.S. markets. Directly comparable as a dedicated multifamily operator and developer competing for the same renter demographic.

Others

• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Comparable as an adjacent real estate services provider rather than direct owner-operator; competes for the same institutional client relationships and represents an ecosystem participant in the same market.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and investment management firm. Adjacent peer: provides property management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation services that overlap with portions of Brookfield Properties' operating platform and serves many of the same institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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