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MCZ Development

Chicago IL 2–10 employees 2 principals

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About MCZ Development

MCZ Development is a real estate operator headquartered in Chicago IL. MCZ Development operates in Chicago, Illinois, Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas and Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida. Its investment focus is on Historic Tax Credits, Hospitality and Multifamily - Core.

MCZ Development, founded in 1985 by Michael Lerner, operates out of Chicago and has been in business for 40 years. The firm specializes in high‑density infill redevelopment across the U.S., repurposing vintage office and manufacturing buildings, as well as undeveloped parcels, into residential, mixed‑use, and commercial properties. The company develops projects such as loft‑style housing, high‑rise condominiums, oceanfront residences, land‑and‑resort properties and mixed‑use buildings. In Chicago, its portfolio includes Randolph Place Lofts, Clinton Street Lofts, 616 W Fulton Lofts, River Bend Lofts and University Village—which were instrumental in the city’s urban revival after the Great Fire.

Principals at MCZ Development

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MCZ Development's project portfolio

9 projects on file · Multifamily (7), Hospitality (1), Single-Family / For-Sale Residential (1)

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Markets and themes

Markets MCZ Development operates in

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas
  • Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida
  • Washington DC

Investment themes at MCZ Development

  • Historic Tax Credits
  • Hospitality
  • Multifamily - Core
  • Multifamily - Value-Add
  • Workforce Housing

Capabilities

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

Operators similar to MCZ Development

  • Brinshore Development
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  • Sherman Associates
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  • R2 Companies
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  • Republic Family of Companies
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  • Abacus Capital Group
    Established tierMiami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South FloridaChicago, Illinois+1 more marketMultifamily - CoreWorkforce Housing+1 more theme
  • Pensam Capital
    Established tierMiami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South FloridaChicago, Illinois+1 more marketMultifamily - CoreWorkforce Housing+1 more theme
  • Artspace Projects
    Established tierMiami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South FloridaChicago, Illinois+1 more marketHospitalityWorkforce Housing+1 more theme
  • Witkoff
    Established tierMiami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South FloridaChicago, IllinoisHistoric Tax CreditsHospitality+2 more themes
  • The Sports Facilities Companies
    Established tierChicago, IllinoisKansas City, Missouri-Kansas+2 more marketsHospitality
  • Edge Realty Partners
    Established tierMiami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South FloridaChicago, Illinois+1 more marketWorkforce HousingMultifamily - Value-Add

Frequently asked questions about MCZ Development

What does MCZ Development do?
MCZ Development, founded in 1985 by Michael Lerner, operates out of Chicago and has been in business for 40 years.
Where is MCZ Development based?
MCZ Development is headquartered in Chicago IL.
What markets does MCZ Development operate in?
MCZ Development is active in Chicago, Illinois, Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas, Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida, and Washington DC.
How many employees does MCZ Development have?
MCZ Development has 2–10 employees.
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MCZ Development at a glance

Tier
Established
Operator type
Developer, Owner, Homebuilder
Headcount
2–10
Units owned
1,000-5,000
Units managed
1,000-5,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
4
Principals
2

Contact MCZ Development

806 N. Peoria Street, 5th Floor, Chicago IL 60642
mczdevelopment.com