BLD Group

What BLD Group does

BLD Group is a privately held real estate development firm headquartered in Dania Beach/Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focused on multifamily residential development across secondary and tertiary US markets. Founded by principals with 30+ years of real estate experience accumulated at predecessor firms including BREL Capital, Trade Street Residential, Camden Land Partners, LNR Property, and Bear Stearns, the company develops garden-style and mid-rise apartment communities ranging from 219 to 436 units. Its current portfolio includes ten named properties across Florida (Venetian, M2 at Millenia, 400 North, V2, Sunnyside, Sundance Trails, Osceola Park), Colorado (Glenwood Meadows, Pueblo), and Egypt (Lusail), with a stated development pipeline of 4,000+ units. The company's principals have been involved in over $5 billion of real estate transactions and the construction of over 10,000 residential units cumulatively.

BLD operates a relationship-driven B2B model that monetizes through development fees, construction oversight, asset management fees, and promote economics from joint ventures. The firm co-develops projects with institutional capital partners including JSB Capital Group, GMF Capital, and Related Fund Management, and secures acquisition and refinancing debt from Freddie Mac, Berkadia, and Eastdil Secured. Property management for stabilized assets is outsourced to Lincoln Property Company. The company is expanding its product surface from pure multifamily into mixed-use retail-anchored developments, exemplified by its February 2026 entry into Egypt with an EGP 2.5bn investment plan and a strategic partnership with Majid Al Futtaim to bring the first Carrefour to Matrouh governorate. No proprietary technology platform is operated; the business is fundamentally a capital-and-relationships-driven development organization rather than a technology or AI-enabled business.

Name

BLD Group

Legal name

BLD Group

Website

https://bldgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BLD Group is a privately held Fort Lauderdale-based multifamily real estate developer building garden-style and mid-rise apartment communities in secondary US markets, partnering with institutional capital providers on joint ventures and delivering development, construction, and asset management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multifamily Real Estate Development

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Multifamily real estate development
• Residential property development
• Construction management services
• Asset management services
• Joint venture development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development: BLD Group develops multifamily residential properties for long-term ownership. Revenue is generated through development fees, construction oversight, and appreciation in asset value upon stabilization and refinancing.
2. Asset Management: BLD Group provides asset management services for owned properties and joint venture portfolios, generating ongoing management fees and performance-based returns.
3. Joint Venture Partnerships: BLD Group co-develops properties with capital partners like JSB Capital Group and GMF Capital, sharing development fees, promote economics, and long-term asset appreciation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BLD Group is a multifamily real estate developer that acquires land, develops, constructs, and long-term holds residential apartment communities across the U.S. (primarily Florida and Colorado) and internationally (Egypt). Its portfolio spans approximately 10 named property developments ranging from 219 to 436 units, complemented by integrated services including General Contracting, Project Management, Construction Management, Asset Management, Consulting, and Outside General Counsel delivered to capital partners and joint-venture investors.

Product overview

BLD Group is a multifamily real estate developer offering a portfolio of residential apartment communities across the United States and internationally. The company's product portfolio consists of named property developments (400 North, Venetian, M2 at Millenia, V2, Sunnyside, Glenwood Meadows, Sundance Trails, Osceola Park, Pueblo, and Lusail) complemented by professional services including General Contracting, Project Management, Construction Management, Asset Management, Consulting, and Outside General Counsel. The properties range from 219 to 436 units and are located in Florida, Colorado, and Egypt, with services supporting the full real estate development lifecycle from site selection through asset management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 400 North A 300-unit mixed-use residential apartment community in Maitland, Florida featuring 26,000 SF of street-level retail, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and resort-style amenities including a pool, fitness center, and zen courtyard; marketed to multifamily residents.
• Venetian Apartments A 436-unit residential apartment community in Fort Myers, Florida offering one, two, and three-bedroom residences with ultra high-speed fiber internet, stainless steel appliances, and amenities including virtual fitness classes, media room, and pool-side clubhouse; marketed to multifamily residents.
• M2 at Millenia A 403-unit mid-rise mixed-use residential apartment community adjacent to Millenia Mall in Orlando, Florida featuring granite countertops, secured parking, private parking garage, and entertainment-centered clubhouse; marketed to multifamily residents.
• V2 Apartments A 308-unit residential apartment community in Fort Myers, Florida featuring modern interiors, a beautifully designed clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and dog parks; marketed to multifamily residents.
• Sunnyside Apartments A 220-unit luxury beach living residential apartment community in Panama City Beach, Florida featuring modern interiors and upscale amenities; marketed to multifamily residents.
• Glenwood Meadows
• Sundance Trails (Wildwood Apartments) A 336-unit garden-style residential apartment community in Wildwood, Florida situated near Orlando's The Villages upscale golf community, featuring open floor plans, stainless steel appliances, and resort-style pool; marketed to multifamily residents.
• Osceola Park
• Pueblo
• Lusail (Egypt Mixed-Use Development) A 55,000 sqm mixed-use development in Matrouh, Egypt featuring a strategic partnership with Majid Al Futtaim to open a Carrefour outlet — marking the retailer's first presence in the governorate; targeted to mixed-use tenants and retail partners.
• General Contracting Services
• Project Management Services
• Construction Management Services
• Asset Management Services
• Real Estate Consulting Services
• Outside General Counsel Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% average occupancy rate across portfolio properties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Majid Al FuttaimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Strategic retail partner for Lusail mixed-use development in Matrouh, Egypt. Partnership brings first Carrefour outlet to Matrouh governorate as anchor retail component of 55,000 sqm development.
• JSB Capital GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint venture partner for multifamily development. Companies have worked together on Wildwood Apartments (336 units) and recapitalized a three-property portfolio totaling 1,139 units. JSB Capital manages multifamily investments of 80+ properties, 35,000+ units, and $4B+ portfolio value.
• GMF CapitalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Joint venture partner for $210 million refinancing of three-property multifamily portfolio in Florida totaling 1,139 units.
• Lincoln Property CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty management partner for M2 at Millenia and Venetian apartments. Third-party operator handling leasing and day-to-day management of completed properties.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wood Partners: National multifamily developer with a deep Sun Belt focus, building garden-style and mid-rise apartment communities for institutional and JV capital partners. Closest comparable to BLD in product type, deal structure, and target markets.
• Mill Creek Residential: Institutional multifamily developer operating across the US with a development pipeline and JV-driven capital stack, producing garden-style and urban mid-rise product. Closely aligned with BLD's build-and-hold model with institutional capital partners.
• ZOM Living: Florida-headquartered multifamily developer specializing in luxury mid-rise and garden-style apartments across the Southeast. Highly comparable to BLD geographically and in product positioning.
• The Related Group: One of the largest US multifamily developers with a particularly strong Florida footprint, delivering market-rate and luxury rental product through institutional JVs. Directly comparable in geography, scale ambition, and product type.
• JSB Capital Group: Multifamily investment manager overseeing 80+ properties, 35,000+ units, and $4B+ in portfolio value, who co-invests with BLD on JV developments. Functions as both a partner and a comparable sponsor/investor in the same property class.
• Trammell Crow Residential (Crow Holdings): National multifamily developer and investment manager delivering rental product through institutional JVs across major US markets. Comparable in JV-driven build-and-hold model and capital partner orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Camden Property Trust: Public multifamily REIT that develops, owns, and operates apartment communities primarily across the Sun Belt, including Florida. Camden is broader in scale and vertically integrated (owner-operator), but is BLD's named predecessor institution (David Levin was at Camden Land Partners).
• Lincoln Property Company (Multifamily): National multifamily owner, operator, and developer providing third-party management for BLD's M2 at Millenia and Venetian. Overlap in resident-facing operations and Sun Belt portfolio; serves as both a peer (vertical overlap) and BLD's operating partner.
• Lennar Multifamily (Lennar Corporation): Public homebuilder with a dedicated multifamily rental development arm delivering institutional product across the Sun Belt. Comparable in product type but vastly larger scale and capital access.
• Berkshire Residential Investments: Multifamily investment manager deploying both JV equity and operating platforms, overlapping with BLD's institutional capital sourcing. Functions as a potential LP / similar sponsor archetype.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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