Schlesinger Companies

What Schlesinger Companies does

Schlesinger Companies is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial real estate owner, operator, and developer headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a portfolio concentrated in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). The company directly owns and self-manages roughly 10 disclosed properties totaling approximately 300,000+ commercial sq ft, 190,000+ industrial sq ft, 30,000+ retail sq ft, and 180,000+ parking sq ft, spanning Class A office towers (Selling Building, 805 Broadway, 2121 SW Fourth), mixed-use developments (6th Avenue Center with Marriott), industrial facilities (SE International Way, anchored by OECO since 1986), retail centers (Tigard Retail Center, 3530 NW St. Helens), build-to-suit developments (Tigard Dutch Bros), and other commercial assets (4950 NE MLK, 1234 SE MLK).

The company has no proprietary technology platform; its core operational capability is in-house property and asset management augmented by sales-led leasing via direct tenant relationships and brokerage community collaboration. Revenue is generated primarily through long-term commercial leasing (subscription/recurring rent) and one-time development fees from build-to-suit projects such as the Dutch Bros Coffee drive-through. Pricing is quote-based and individually negotiated. The company holds 100% LEED certification on its office towers, ENERGY STAR tracking across all properties, B Corp certification since January 2023, and is supported by the Schlesinger Family Foundation (established 1981), which has contributed over $1 million in scholarships across Oregon, Washington, and California.

Name

Schlesinger Companies

Legal name

Schlesinger Companies

Website

https://schlesingercompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schlesinger Companies is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial real estate owner-operator based in Portland, Oregon, that directly manages a Pacific Northwest portfolio of roughly 10 office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties totaling 300,000+ commercial sq ft for enterprise, SMB, and non-profit tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN), New Development & Project Marketing (Pre-Construction Sales) (FSAEAJAE)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate
• Property management
• Real estate development
• Office leasing
• Sustainable buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: The company generates primary revenue through leasing office, retail, industrial, and hospitality space across their portfolio of properties. They directly manage their commercial portfolio and achieve high tenant retention through fair lease negotiations and ongoing relationship management.
2. Real Estate Development: Revenue generated from developing new properties and undertaking construction projects, including build-to-suit developments for tenants like Dutch Bros Coffee in Tigard.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schlesinger Companies owns, manages, and develops a portfolio of commercial real estate assets across the Pacific Northwest, including Class A office towers, mixed-use properties, industrial facilities, and retail centers. The company directly manages leasing and property operations for tenants ranging from local small businesses (Java Man on Broadway, West Side Dance Academy) to national brands (Marriott, Dutch Bros Coffee) and large industrial users (OECO). It also performs build-to-suit development and sustainable property upgrades across its portfolio.

Product overview

Schlesinger Companies operates as a diversified real estate management and development firm offering a portfolio of distinct commercial properties. The company directly manages its own portfolio spanning office towers (2121 SW Fourth, 805 Broadway, Selling Building), mixed-use developments (6th Avenue Center), industrial facilities (SE International Way), retail properties (Tigard Retail Center), and specialty developments (Tigard Dutch Bros). Properties include LEED-certified office buildings, hospitality accommodations through Marriott partnerships, and industrial tenants. The portfolio encompasses approximately 300,000+ commercial sq ft, 180,000 parking sq ft, 30,000 retail sq ft, and 190,000 industrial sq ft across the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA metropolitan areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Selling Building (610 SW Alder) Historic Class A office building in downtown Portland designed by architect A.E. Doyle, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1991, LEED Silver certified in 2023, and home to tenants such as Oregon Humanities. Offered as leasable office space with central, accessible location.
• 805 Broadway Building The largest Class A office tower in Clark County, WA, LEED Gold certified, with on-site fitness center, conference room, and attentive management. Offered as premium office leasing space in downtown Vancouver, WA.
• 2121 SW Fourth Six-story LEED Gold-certified office tower in Portland's University District offering views of Mount Hood. Offered as Class A leasable office space with sustainable building credentials.
• 6th Avenue Center Mixed-use property in downtown Portland combining retail space, a Marriott hotel, office space, and a twelve-floor parking structure. Offered as multi-component leasable space in a high-visibility downtown location.
• SE International Way (Industrial Building) 186,000 sq ft industrial building in Milwaukie, Oregon, featuring a 466.6 kW AC solar array. Offered as large-scale industrial space for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution tenants.
• 3530 NW St. Helens Commercial property in Portland housing Nossa Familia Coffee's roasting facility and PDX Wines' wine storage. Features environmentally friendly upgrades including a TPO roof and recycled asphalt parking lot.
• Tigard Retail Center Two-acre retail center along Tigard's busy retail corridor with three single-story buildings featuring national, regional, and local tenants (e.g., West Side Dance Academy & Gymnastics, Rovente's Pizzeria). Offered as multi-tenant retail leasing with parking and visibility.
• 4950 NE MLK
• Tigard Dutch Bros (Build-to-Suit Development)
• 1234 SE MLK
• Property Management Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of office towers are LEED Certified
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OECOcoreOthers · 1 January 2023Long-term industrial tenant relationship at SE International Way property since 1986. OECO focuses on custom design and testing of electromagnetic devices with over 300 employees. A 466.6 kW AC solar array was completed in 2023 as part of sustainable energy solutions.
• The DPI GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2018Building acquired by Schlesinger Companies in 2018. The DPI Group provides employment opportunities to people in the community. Property has undergone transformative upgrades including electrical panel improvements and EV charging stations.
• MarriottcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Schlesinger Companies collaborated with Marriott to create a new hotel at 6th Avenue Center in downtown Portland, completed in 1997. The partnership was privately funded through innovative parking agreements and created a mixed-use property including retail space, hotel, office space, and parking.
• Pacific TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Original development partnership with Pacific Telecom in 1983 to develop Vancouver's tallest office tower at 805 Broadway. This partnership helped revitalize downtown Vancouver and left a lasting impact on local urban development.
• Nossa Familia CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchlesinger Companies collaborated with Nossa Familia Coffee to establish a new roasting facility at 3530 NW St. Helens, where they produce outstanding coffee served in cafes throughout the city. A mural was painted in collaboration with Prosper Portland depicting the farm-to-cup journey.
• Prosper PortlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Prosper Portland (Portland's urban renewal agency) to create an integrated community experience through a mural at 3530 NW St. Helens.
• Oregon HumanitiesminorOthersNon-profit tenant at the Selling Building, excited about the central location, layout, and condition of the building for their statewide community-connecting work.
• Java Man on BroadwayminorOthersSmall family business tenant leasing from Schlesingers for over 2 years. Company has been supportive and willing to work with small businesses.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beam Development: Portland-based commercial real estate developer and owner-operator focused on sustainable, mixed-use properties in the Pacific Northwest. Closely comparable to Schlesinger in geography, sustainability orientation, and project scale.
• Killian Pacific: Pacific Northwest commercial real estate developer and owner with a portfolio spanning office, industrial, and mixed-use properties. Operates in the same regional market as Schlesinger with similar asset class mix.
• Schnitzer Properties: Portland-headquartered real estate investment and development company with a portfolio of office, industrial, and mixed-use properties in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable geographic focus and private ownership structure.
• Harsch Investment Properties: Privately-held real estate investment company owning and operating office, industrial, retail, and multifamily properties across the West Coast, including Portland. Similar private ownership model and diversified property type exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Shorenstein Properties: Privately-owned national office REIT with a West Coast focus. Larger-scale operator of Class A office properties overlapping with Schlesinger's office segment, though at materially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• American Assets Trust: Diversified public REIT with office, retail, multifamily, and mixed-use properties on the West Coast, including the Pacific Northwest. Comparable asset class mix at significantly larger scale.
• Kilroy Realty: Public West Coast-focused office REIT with properties in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Directly overlaps with Schlesinger's Pacific Northwest office assets at materially larger scale.
• Boston Properties: Largest publicly-traded developer and owner of Class A office properties in the U.S., with a West Coast presence. Comparable institutional office landlord model with focus on premier locations and LEED-certified buildings.
• Vornado Realty Trust: Large public REIT focused on office and retail properties in Manhattan, Chicago, and San Francisco. Represents a comparable institutional office landlord model at substantially larger scale and capital base.

Regional players

• Pacific Real Estate Partners: Pacific Northwest-focused commercial real estate investment and management firm. Direct regional peer operating in the same Portland market with comparable property types and tenant focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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