What Malick Infill Development does

Malick Infill Development is a private San Diego-based urban infill real estate developer founded in 2015 by Andrew Malick, operating with 1–10 employees from a North Park mailing address. The firm focuses on transit-oriented development, walkability, placemaking, and missing-middle and affordable housing in San Diego County, delivering product types ranging from 10-unit mixed-use infill (North 30, Twelve on Alabama) to 408-unit TOD (Palm Avenue). Core projects include Parco National City (127 co-living units completed 2021, fully leased in 9 weeks, Orchid Award 2022), The Bayview (156 units, first SB 375 CEQA exemption in San Diego, subsequently sold), The Parkline (91 units, completed 2023), Twelve on Alabama, North 30, and the in-development Palm Avenue Blue Line Trolley station project.

The firm's "technology" is non-software: deep mastery of California housing policy and entitlements (Affordable Housing Density Bonus, CEQA exemptions, micro-unit code amendments, AB 2372), design-thinking methodology applied to programming and financing, and curated architectural partners (Miller Hull, Safdie Rabines). Proprietary positioning rests on regulatory firsts, founder-level policy authorship, and replicable small-scale infill models scaled up into Class-A multifamily and TOD.

The business model blends three revenue streams: (i) one-time gains from property development and sale (Bayview was disposed of post-completion), (ii) recurring rental income from retained assets Parco and Parkline (residential plus ground-floor commercial leased via parco.live, parkline.live, and LoopNet/locationmatters.com), and (iii) development consulting and JV promote on co-developed projects. Customer segments include property owners, municipalities (city RFPs, MTS ENAs), development JV partners (Protea Properties, Titan Development, Thornburg Real Estate Ventures, National CORE), and end-market renters and commercial tenants. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated project-by-project through JVs and consulting engagements.

Name

Malick Infill Development

Legal name

Malick Infill Development

Website

https://malickinfill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Malick Infill Development is a San Diego-based private urban infill and transit-oriented real estate developer serving municipalities, property owners, and JV capital partners with mixed-income, micro-unit, and TOD projects across San Diego County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Infill Real Estate Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (237210), Residential Building Construction (23611), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• Urban infill development
• Transit-oriented development
• Mixed-use real estate
• Affordable housing development
• Development consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Development and Sale: The company develops residential and mixed-use properties, either selling completed developments to investors or holding them for ongoing rental income. Bayview project was sold after completion. Parco and Parkline are retained for leasing operations.
2. Development Consulting: Provides development consulting services including entitlement streamlining, concept development, pro forma optimization, market positioning, project programming, feasibility analysis, and financing strategy to development partners.
3. Residential and Commercial Leasing: Operates completed properties including Parco National City (127 units, 8,000 SF commercial) and Parkline (91 units, 3,300 SF commercial) generating rental income from residential tenants and commercial tenants.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Malick Infill Development is an urban infill real estate development firm that designs, develops, and operates residential and mixed-use properties in San Diego County, with a focus on transit-oriented development, walkability, and placemaking. The company secures projects through direct relationships, joint ventures with development partners, and city RFP processes, then provides entitlement strategy, concept development, feasibility analysis, financing, and construction oversight. Completed properties are either sold to investors or retained for residential and commercial leasing operations.

Product overview

Malick Infill Development is an urban infill development firm focused on placemaking, transit-oriented development, and enhancing walkability in San Diego. The company's portfolio consists of physical real estate developments including residential apartment buildings and mixed-use projects across San Diego neighborhoods. Their project portfolio includes Parco National City (127-unit co-living development), The Parkline (91-unit transit-adjacent residential), Palm Avenue Transit Project (408-unit affordable housing), The Bayview (156-unit transit-oriented development), North 30 (10-unit with commercial suites), and Twelve on Alabama (12-unit apartment building). Projects range from market-rate to workforce and affordable housing, often incorporating co-living concepts, ground-floor commercial spaces, transit connectivity, and sustainable development principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parco National City A 127-unit mixed-use co-living development at 8th & B in National City, with furnished micro-studios to 4-bedroom row homes and 8,000 SF of commercial space. First co-living mixed-use development in National City; completed 2021 and retained for ongoing leasing operations.
• The Parkline (4250 Oregon Street) A 91-unit transit-adjacent Class-A multifamily residential building at 4250 Oregon Street in North Park, featuring live/work ground floor units, rooftop amenity deck, secured bike garage, and pet spa, with 3,300 SF of commercial space. Developed in joint venture with Titan Development and Thornburg Real Estate Ventures.
• Palm Avenue Transit Project A 408-unit mixed-income transit-oriented development at the Palm Avenue Blue Line Trolley station in Palm City, with 100% affordable units up to 110% AMI. Co-developed with Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) on agency-owned land and with National CORE as affordable housing partner; in development phase.
• The Bayview A 156-unit transit-oriented development adjacent to the Clairemont Drive Blue Line trolley station in Bay Park, with 38,000 SF of commercial space and 16 affordable units up to 50% AMI. Achieved the first Sustainable Communities CEQA Exemption in San Diego; project completed and sold to a new owner.
• North 30 A 10-unit residential development with 3 boutique retail/commercial storefronts on 30th Street in North Park, featuring high ceilings, natural light, and proximity to MTS bus routes in a bike-friendly, walkable neighborhood.
• Twelve on Alabama A 12-unit apartment building at 3684 Alabama Street in North Park, the company's pioneer project in the North Park market that established new rental rates and spurred a neighborhood building boom.
• Development Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Parco National City (127 units) fully leased in 9 weeks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for transit-oriented development on MTS-owned property. Palm Avenue project obtained Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with MTS for development at Palm Avenue Blue Line Trolley station. Joint development of affordable and workforce housing at trolley stops.
• National COREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for Palm Avenue Transit Project. National CORE is a non-profit affordable housing provider collaborating on 408-unit mixed-income community maximizing livability near transit.
• Protea PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term co-development partner on multiple projects including Parco National City (127 units, completed 2021) and Bayview (development consultant role, 156 units). Proven track record of successful urban infill collaborations.
• Titan DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for Parkline (4250 Oregon Street) Class-A multifamily development. Titan Development is a leading Southwest full-service development firm with $2.5 billion in project cost since 1999. Parkline is Titan's first California investment.
• Butler Malick Master BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign, build, and development partner for Twelve on Alabama (12 units) and North 30 (10 units) projects. Internal joint venture entity for small-scale development.
• Urban Land Institute San Diego-TijuanaminorOthersAndrew Malick is past member of ULI San Diego-Tijuana District Council Management Committee. Company maintains affiliation with this prominent land use policy organization.
• Lambda Alpha International (LAI)minorOthersAndrew Malick serves on the board of San Diego Chapter of Lambda Alpha International, the honorary society for the advancement of land economics.
• Balboa Park ConservancyminorOthersAndrew Malick serves on board of Balboa Park Conservancy, supporting preservation and enhancement of Balboa Park.
• Council of Infill BuildersminorOthersAndrew Malick is Co-Founder and past chair of the Small-Scale Infill Development Council. Affiliated with Council of Infill Builders organization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Related Companies: Large national developer of affordable, mixed-income, and market-rate housing, with a strong California (Related California) practice. Overlaps in TOD-affordable product but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• The John Stewart Company: California-based affordable, mixed-income, and market-rate housing developer and manager. Comparable on California-focused mixed-income product and long-term ownership of regulated assets.
• Carmel Partners: National multifamily developer with significant California infill and TOD-style projects in coastal markets. Overlaps in product type and geography but operates at broader scale across market-rate and workforce.

Direct peers

• National CORE: California nonprofit affordable-housing developer and Malick's co-development partner on the Palm Avenue Transit Project. Closely aligned in affordable/mixed-income TOD product.
• Community Development Partners: California affordable and workforce housing developer building transit-oriented and infill communities. Comparable on product, regulatory strategy, and mixed-income structuring.
• LINC Housing Corporation: Long-standing San Diego-based nonprofit developer of affordable and mixed-income rental housing, including TOD-adjacent projects. Highly comparable in geography, affordability overlay, and product type.
• Affirmed Housing Group: San Diego-based affordable housing developer building mixed-income and supportive housing throughout California. Directly comparable geography and unit-type mix.
• BRIDGE Housing Corporation: Major California nonprofit developer of affordable and mixed-income housing, including transit-oriented developments. Comparable in TOD focus, mixed-use product, and California regulatory environment.
• Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation: San Diego-headquartered affordable and workforce housing developer that builds and preserves rental housing across Southern California. Comparable in mission, geography, and TOD/missing-middle product.
• Protea Properties: San Diego-based urban infill developer and Malick's recurring JV co-development partner on Parco National City and Bayview. Most directly comparable peer by project type, scale, and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/infilldevelopment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malick-infill-development

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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