Empire Property Group

What Empire Property Group does

Empire Property Group is a private boutique luxury apartment developer and operator headquartered in West Hollywood, California. The company develops and manages a portfolio of seven luxury apartment properties distributed across Los Angeles neighborhoods, with individual buildings ranging from 16 to 34 units. Its portfolio emphasizes design quality, sustainability certifications (LEED and Build it Green), and curated resident amenities, positioning it within the boutique segment of the Los Angeles luxury rental market rather than competing with large institutional landlords.

The company's underlying technology stack is oriented around resident experience and operational efficiency rather than proprietary platforms. It deploys Latch keyless entry, Nest thermostats, and app-controlled security systems as standard smart-home features, and standardizes property management on AppFolio as the central operating system. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML or data-driven pricing systems; technology adoption appears to be best-in-class off-the-shelf tooling.

Empire Property Group operates a direct-to-consumer rental model, generating revenue from monthly residential rents across its seven properties. The company does not disclose revenue, occupancy, or pricing data, and there is no evidence of institutional capital raises, M&A activity, or expansion plans beyond the current Los Angeles footprint. Craig Berberian, a principal of the firm, received the Ed Levin Award in 2024, an industry recognition that signals standing within the California rental housing community.

Name

Empire Property Group

Legal name

Empire Property Group

Website

https://empirepg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Empire Property Group is a West Hollywood-based boutique developer and operator of luxury rental apartment properties in Los Angeles, managing a portfolio of seven buildings ranging from 16 to 34 units each.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Rentals (Luxury Boutique Apartments)

NAICS

Lessors of Real Estate (5311), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Serviced Residences (THAGAEAJ), Luxury Villa Resorts & Branded Villa Communities (THAMAEAI)

Keywords

• Luxury apartment rentals
• Boutique residential properties
• Smart home apartments
• Green building rentals
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

West Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Apartment Rentals: Monthly rental income from luxury apartment units across 7 properties in Los Angeles. Tenants pay rent on a recurring monthly basis with varying lease terms. Revenue is recurring as tenants sign lease agreements typically ranging from 12 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Empire Property Group develops, owns, and manages a portfolio of seven boutique luxury apartment buildings in West Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles area. Units are leased directly to individual residents on furnished and unfurnished terms, with differentiating features including Latch keyless entry, Nest thermostats, in-unit washers/dryers, LEED and Build It Green certifications, and amenities such as rooftop decks, fitness centers, and pet-friendly policies.

Product overview

Empire Property Group operates as a boutique luxury apartment developer and manager with a portfolio of seven distinct residential properties across Los Angeles neighborhoods (Fairfax, Norton, Kings, Burton Way, Larchmont, Bellagio, and San Vicente). Each property functions as a separate branded product offering studio to 3-bedroom residences with premium finishes (Italian cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows) and resort-style amenities (rooftop terraces, fitness centers, EV charging, pet facilities). The portfolio is supported by a complementary Online Portal (built on AppFolio) that provides residents with rent payment, maintenance, and account management capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empire at Fairfax: Luxury apartment community in West Hollywood featuring studio to 3-bedroom units with contemporary design, business center, and rooftop amenities
• Empire at Norton
• Empire at Kings
• Empire at Burton Way
• Empire at Larchmont
• Empire at Bellagio
• Empire at San Vicente

Products and services

• Boutique luxury apartment rentals Direct-to-tenant leases of furnished and unfurnished units across Empire Property Group's seven boutique buildings in West Hollywood and greater Los Angeles, featuring smart-home access (Latch, Nest), in-unit washers/dryers, and amenities such as rooftop decks, fitness centers, and pet-friendly policies. Targeted at individual renters in the LA luxury / mid-luxury market.
• Online resident portal A web-based resident self-service portal used by tenants to submit rental applications, make rent payments, and request maintenance services for their Empire Property Group apartment. Available to residents of the seven owned properties.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AppFoliocoreTechnology or IntegrationAppFolio provides the online resident portal platform powering Empire Property Group's tenant management system. The portal enables residents to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and manage their accounts. Available as mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Wood Partners: National multifamily developer with a luxury/Class A focus across major US metros including LA. Comparable in delivering high-end, amenity-rich rental communities to affluent urban professionals.
• The Hanover Company: Private luxury multifamily developer/owner with a design-forward, boutique-building approach in supply-constrained urban markets. Operates in similar luxury urban niches as Empire Property Group.
• GID Investment Advisers: Private vertically integrated real estate company developing and operating luxury multifamily in supply-constrained US metros. Comparable in operating boutique-to-mid-scale luxury Class A apartment communities.
• Trammell Crow Residential: Large-scale multifamily developer with a luxury Class A apartment portfolio across major US metros. Comparable in developing and operating amenity-rich urban rental properties targeting affluent professionals.
• Mill Creek Residential: Private multifamily developer focused on Class A luxury apartment communities in high-growth US metros. Operates a similar build-and-hold luxury model in supply-constrained urban locations.
• Essex Property Trust: Public REIT focused on West Coast luxury Class A multifamily, with deep concentration in Los Angeles and other California submarkets. Essex directly competes with Empire for affluent LA renters in supply-constrained coastal neighborhoods.

Broad incumbents

• Equity Residential: Public REIT focused on luxury urban apartments in gateway cities including LA/Westside. Operates a much larger portfolio of Class A urban rental communities overlapping Empire's target customer.
• AvalonBay Communities: Public REIT operating luxury Class A multifamily across coastal US metros including LA. Broader and larger scale than Empire — competes for similar affluent urban renter demographic but as part of a national portfolio.
• UDR, Inc. Public multifamily REIT with a national Class A portfolio including West Coast urban properties. Operates at a much broader scale than Empire but competes in the same luxury urban rental segment.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest multifamily operator and developer globally, with significant LA presence and luxury urban Class A offerings. Provides property management at scale and competes for institutional capital flows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmpirePG_LA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empirepropertygroupllc

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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