JDL Development
2–10 employees 11 principals
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About JDL Development
JDL Development is a real estate operator. JDL Development operates in Chicago, Illinois and Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida. Its investment focus is on Condominiums, Multifamily - Ground-up and Placemaking.
JDL Development is a privately held real estate firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1993 by Jim Letchinger. The company specializes in luxury high-rise residential and mixed-use developments, with over 3,000 units completed and an additional 3,000 units currently in development. Its projects encompass more than 5 million square feet of developed space and have a total capitalization of $2.2 billion. Notable projects include No. 9 Walton, a 68-unit ultra-luxury condominium building, and One Chicago, a 2.2 million square foot mixed-use development delivered in 2022. The company is also developing North Union, a planned 4.4 million square foot community combining high-end residential units, retail spaces, and urban outdoor areas across eight acres.
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JDL Development's project portfolio
8 projects on file · Multifamily (6), Mixed-Use (1), Single-Family / For-Sale Residential (1)
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Markets and themes
Markets JDL Development operates in
Investment themes at JDL Development
Capabilities
- Brokerage
- Construction Management
- Custom Homes
- Economic Development
- High-Rise
- Luxury
- Mixed Use
- Private Equity
- Site Development
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Frequently asked questions about JDL Development
- What does JDL Development do?
- JDL Development is a privately held real estate firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1993 by Jim Letchinger.
- What markets does JDL Development operate in?
- JDL Development is active in Chicago, Illinois and Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida.
- How many employees does JDL Development have?
- JDL Development has 2–10 employees.