D&A

What D&A does

D&A Development Partners LLC, operating as D&A Companies, is a New York–headquartered boutique real estate development and architectural design firm founded in 2018. The firm integrates site acquisition, financial underwriting, architecture, construction management, and sales/marketing under a single roof, an "architect-as-developer" model that is uncommon in the industry. Its principals collectively bring 40 years of experience and have managed over 1,000,000 square feet of ground-up construction and adaptive reuse valued at over $1 billion, including landmark Manhattan projects such as 555 West End Avenue (~$118M, units averaging ~$3,000/SF) and 550 West 29th Street (~$105M). D&A operates under a dual commercial model: fee-for-service consulting/asset-strategy engagements and joint-venture partnerships (often with local co-developers such as Birmingham's The FiveStone Group) that capture developer fees, equity returns, and condominium sale proceeds.

The firm's active portfolio spans at least seven states — New York, Alabama, Texas, Indiana, Michigan, Washington D.C., and Maryland — and four product lines: ground-up residential (luxury condos, townhomes, single-family), Class A commercial office, mixed-use/Traditional Neighborhood Development (Fall Park in Gardiner, NY), and asset repositioning/adaptive reuse. Recent projects include the Fitwel-certified 2222 Arlington office in Birmingham (anchor tenants Shipshape, Atlas Senior Living, Gresham Smith), the 28-unit Tramont luxury condominiums in Birmingham's Highland-Redmont Park, and the 30,000 SF purpose-built Morgan Stanley regional headquarters at 740 Shades Creek. Customer mix is enterprise-led (corporate tenants, institutional occupiers, private buyers in the $700K–$5M condo band), with distribution via exclusive sales partnerships with Compass/Sotheby's (NYC) and Arc Realty/Ingram & Associates (Birmingham). Revenue is recognized over multi-year project cycles, with capital partners including Bayer Ventures, ServisFirst Bank, CL Investment Group, and the Carlyle Group on specific deals.

Name

D&A

Legal name

D&A Development Partners LLC

Website

https://dacompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

D&A is a New York–based boutique real estate development and architectural design firm founded in 2018 that integrates site acquisition, underwriting, architecture, and construction management under a single roof. The four-principal firm develops and co-invests in luxury residential, Class A office, and mixed-use projects across at least seven U.S. states, serving corporate tenants, institutional occupiers, and high-net-worth buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Architectural design services
• Asset strategy consulting
• Real estate brokerage
• Adaptive reuse construction

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development (Joint Venture): D&A co-develops properties as a joint venture partner, contributing capital, development expertise, and architectural design. Revenue is generated through developer fees, equity returns, and share of profits from completed projects. Services are offered on a fee-for-service basis or as part of a joint venture partnership.
2. Fee-for-Service Consulting: D&A offers services including real estate development, asset strategy, architectural design, and brokerage on a fee-for-service basis. Clients include property owners, developers, and institutions seeking expertise in acquisitions, underwriting, architecture, construction, marketing, sales, and asset management.
3. Residential Condominium Sales: For residential developments like 555 West End Avenue and The Tramont, D&A acts as developer and earns revenue through unit sales at completion. At 555 West End Avenue (~$118M project), sales averaged nearly $3,000 per square foot across 13 unique units. The Tramont offers 28 luxury condominiums ranging from ~$699,000 to ~$5 million.
4. Brokerage Services: D&A offers commercial and residential brokerage services in New York State, covering residential sales, commercial brokerage, and leasing. Revenue is earned through transaction fees on completed deals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

D&A is a real estate development firm that develops residential, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings through ground-up construction and adaptive reuse, while also providing in-house architectural design, asset strategy consulting (portfolio review, asset optimization, acquisition analysis), and brokerage services in New York State. Services are offered on a fee-for-service basis or as joint venture partnerships, with the firm's principals combining development expertise with architectural capabilities under one integrated model. The team has collectively managed over 1,000,000 square feet of development valued at over $1 billion across 7 major New York City projects and additional developments in Alabama, Texas, Indiana, and Michigan.

Product overview

D&A Companies is a real estate development firm founded in 2018, operating on a fee-for-service basis or joint venture partnership model. The company offers four core services: Real Estate Development (ground-up construction and adaptive reuse of residential, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings), Asset Strategy (portfolio review, asset optimization, and acquisition analysis), Architectural Design, and Brokerage (commercial and residential in New York State). Their portfolio includes completed developments such as 555 West End Avenue and 550 West 29th Street in NYC, current projects including 2222 Arlington (Class A office) and The Tramont (luxury condominiums) in Birmingham, AL, and Fall Park, a mixed-use Hudson Valley community in Gardiner, NY. The company has collectively managed over 1,000,000 square feet of development valued at over $1 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Development D&A develops residential, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings through ground-up construction and adaptive reuse, having collectively managed over 1,000,000 square feet of development valued at over $1 billion, including 7 major projects in New York City. Services are offered to property owners, developers, and investors seeking to add value to new or existing assets.
• Asset Strategy Real estate asset analysis and optimization services including portfolio review (identifying outlier properties for repositioning), asset optimization (targeted analysis for best and highest use), and acquisition analysis. Delivered as feasibility studies with financial underwriting, cost and return estimates, and visual presentations of reimagined properties for property owners, developers, and institutions.
• Architectural Design Architecture and construction management services that combine design expertise with practical considerations of time, budget, and constructibility. Principals contribute expertise in architecture and construction that grounds design to realities of execution and serviceability.
• Brokerage Commercial and residential brokerage services in New York State, covering residential sales, commercial brokerage, and leasing transactions. Revenue is earned through transaction fees on completed deals.
• 2222 Arlington - Class A Office Building

Quantifiable outcome

• 555 West End Avenue project: ~$118M development value, ~66,000 SF, 13 residential units, sales averaging nearly $3,000 per square foot
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and historical/core.

• The FiveStone GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBirmingham-based commercial real estate firm and D&A's primary co-development partner in Alabama. The FiveStone Group serves as co-developer and capital partner on major Birmingham projects including The Tramont (luxury condominiums), 2222 Arlington (Class A office), 740 Shades Creek (Morgan Stanley HQ), and Old Cloverdale Village. President David Silverstein has deep roots in Birmingham real estate, including prior involvement with Bayer Properties.
• Hoar ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServed as construction manager on 2222 Arlington (with Hallmark Builders Inc.) and as construction manager for the Morgan Stanley HQ at 740 Shades Creek. One of Alabama's most respected general contractors with a 'golden reputation and beautiful results.'
• KPS GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect of Record on The Tramont and 2222 Arlington. Birmingham-based architecture and design firm providing local expertise and documentation for Alabama projects.
• Baker DonelsonsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal and consulting partner on 2222 Arlington, 740 Shades Creek, and The Tramont projects, providing legal counsel and owners representation services.
• Schoel EngineeringsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant on 2222 Arlington, 740 Shades Creek, and The Tramont projects, providing structural and civil engineering services.
• J.H. BerrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate brokerage firm handling leasing for 2222 Arlington alongside The FiveStone Group. Represented the landlord in the Morgan Stanley headquarters transaction.
• RARARA (Ravi Raj Architect)coreTechnology or IntegrationDesign architect partner on multiple projects including 131 Oakley Road, 332 Mohonk, 23 Mesa Ranch Rd, 22nd Street Loft, and Carlton Avenue repositioning. Led by architect Ravi Raj, the firm brings specialized residential and adaptive reuse design expertise.
• CoLab BuilderssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject management partner for Hudson Valley projects including 131 Oakley Road and 332 Mohonk in the Fall Park development.
• Compass Development Marketing GroupsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales and marketing partner alongside Sotheby's International Realty for the 555 West End Avenue project in Manhattan. Handles high-end residential marketing and sales.
• Sotheby's International RealtysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales and marketing partner alongside Compass for the 555 West End Avenue project. Provides luxury real estate marketing reach and brand credibility for Manhattan condo sales.
• Arc RealtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales and marketing partner for The Tramont luxury condominium project in Birmingham. Handles condo unit sales and buyer engagement for the development.
• Wallace JordansupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel and consulting on 2222 Arlington and 740 Shades Creek projects.
• Bhate Geosciences CorporationsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeotechnical and environmental consulting on 2222 Arlington, 740 Shades Creek, and The Tramont projects.
• Hallmark Builders Inc.supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction manager alongside Hoar Construction on 2222 Arlington office redevelopment.
• Maynard Cooper GalesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel and consulting on The Tramont project.
• Clarity StudiosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGraphic design firm for 2222 Arlington and The Tramont projects.
• Jean AllsoppsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional photographer for 2222 Arlington project photography.
• Skipper ConsultingsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner on 2222 Arlington project.
• Prier ConstructionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction manager on Old Cloverdale Village project in Montgomery, AL.
• CCR Architecture & InteriorssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect of Record for Old Cloverdale Village project in Montgomery, AL.
• Alkire ConstructionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for 23 Mesa Ranch Rd project in Dripping Springs, Texas.
• Tamarkin Co.historical/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrior employer and ongoing collaborative relationship. D&A principals Kartik Desai and Evan Watts managed major projects at Tamarkin Co. before founding D&A in 2018. D&A completed 555 West End Avenue, 550 West 29th Street, 508 West 24th Street, and 456 West 19th Street while at Tamarkin Co. Tamarkin Co. is listed as developer on several past projects.
• Ingram & AssociatessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agent partner for The Tramont project. Susan Jackson of Ingram & Associates represented buyers and helped position the development's maisonette units.
• AJ Capital PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of the Graduate Hotel on Roosevelt Island. D&A team member James McCormick led construction as Project Executive at Hunter Roberts before joining D&A. AJ Capital is the real estate investment firm behind the Graduate Hotels brand.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The FiveStone Group: The FiveStone Group is D&A's primary Birmingham co-development and capital partner, working together on The Tramont, 2222 Arlington, 740 Shades Creek, and Old Cloverdale Village. As a Birmingham-focused commercial real estate firm led by David Silverstein, it shares D&A's secondary-market Class A office and luxury condo investment thesis and is the most direct co-developer peer.
• DDG: DDG is a NYC-based integrated real estate development and architecture firm that designs, develops, and markets its own luxury residential and mixed-use properties — the same architect-developer model D&A pursues. DDG's flagship Manhattan and Brooklyn projects (e.g., 180 East 88th, 100 Vandam) are directly comparable to D&A's 555 West End Avenue and 550 West 29th Street in scale, design integration, and luxury positioning.
• Naftali Group: Naftali Group is a NYC-based luxury residential and commercial developer with a vertically integrated design-build approach similar to D&A's. Its boutique Manhattan condo and townhouse developments (e.g., 209 East 96th, 188 East 76th) compete with D&A's Upper West Side product in segment, price point, and design-driven positioning.
• Tamarkin Co. Tamarkin Co. is the NYC luxury residential development firm where D&A's founders (Desai, Watts) previously worked as partners. It is the closest direct peer, sharing the integrated development model, luxury Manhattan condo focus, and personnel lineage; multiple D&A-tracked projects (555 West End, 550 West 29th, 508 West 24th) were originated at Tamarkin.

Emerging players

• AJ Capital Partners: AJ Capital Partners is the developer of the Graduate Hotels brand and a diversified real estate investment firm. D&A's James McCormick led construction of the Graduate Hotel on Roosevelt Island (a D&A team precedent), making AJ Capital a relevant peer on hospitality and adaptive-reuse product and a potential co-development counterparty going forward.

Broad incumbents

• Hines: Hines is a global real estate investment, development, and management firm with a diversified portfolio including Class A office, luxury residential, and mixed-use masterplans. It is comparable to D&A on product mix (high-end office, multifamily, mixed-use) and on integrated design-led development philosophy, but operates at institutional scale.
• Tishman Speyer: Tishman Speyer is a global real estate owner, developer, and operator with a portfolio spanning office, residential, and mixed-use — directly comparable to D&A's Class A office, mixed-use, and luxury residential product set, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach (NYC, San Francisco, Berlin, Shanghai). A relevant broad incumbent for understanding institutional competitive dynamics.
• The Related Companies: The Related Companies is one of the largest US developers, with major office, residential, and mixed-use projects (Hudson Yards, The Spiral) plus a luxury condo arm (Related Sales). It overlaps with D&A on luxury Manhattan condos and Class A office, and represents the institutional upper bound of competition for premier sites and tenants.
• Toll Brothers City Living: Toll Brothers City Living is the urban luxury condo division of Toll Brothers, a national homebuilder, focused on high-end for-sale residential in NYC and other major metros. It competes with D&A's luxury condo pipeline at the top of the market, with a far larger balance sheet and project scale, making it a relevant incumbent for capital and pricing benchmarks.

Regional players

• Bayer Properties: Bayer Properties is a Birmingham-based real estate investment and development firm with deep roots in Alabama — Bayer Ventures is a D&A capital partner. It shares D&A's Birmingham focus and mixed-use, retail-anchored development thesis (e.g., the former Bayer Properties HQ site that D&A is now redeveloping as 2222 Arlington), making it a strong regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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