Draper & Kramer

About Draper & Kramer

Draper & Kramer is a real estate operator headquartered in Chicago, IL. Draper & Kramer operates in Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona. Its investment focus is on Car-light communities, Family-oriented apartments and Multifamily - Ground-up.

Draper & Kramer, Incorporated was founded in 1893 and has operated continuously for 132 years. It remains family‑owned and is among the largest privately held property and financial services firms in the United States. The firm owns and manages over 4,400 multifamily housing units. It has invested $500 million across its operations in the last five years. Its assets under management total $1.3 billion, and its annual commercial loan production is $2.5 billion. Over the past fifty years, Draper & Kramer has developed more than 30 million square feet of office, industrial, retail, and residential properties nationwide. The firm also originates commercial real estate debt and equity across all asset classes, having sourced $17.5 billion in financing in more than 35 states since 2015. Its core areas include investment management, property management, development (including ground‑up, adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, and conversion projects), and commercial finance.

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Draper & Kramer's project portfolio

8 projects on file · Multifamily (8)

Markets and themes

Markets Draper & Kramer operates in

• Chicago, Illinois
• Dallas, Texas
• Phoenix, Arizona
• St. Louis, Missouri

Investment themes at Draper & Kramer

• Car-light communities
• Family-oriented apartments
• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Senior Housing
• Standalone Retail

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Economic Development
• Mixed Use
• Public-private partnerships
• Site Development
• Transit-oriented development
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Draper & Kramer

What does Draper & Kramer do?

Draper & Kramer, Incorporated was founded in 1893 and has operated continuously for 132 years.

Where is Draper & Kramer based?

Draper & Kramer is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

What markets does Draper & Kramer operate in?

Draper & Kramer is active in Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona, and St. Louis, Missouri.

How many employees does Draper & Kramer have?

Draper & Kramer has 1,001–5,000 employees.