Primera Group
Chicago, IL 2–10 employees 2 principals
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About Primera Group
Primera Group is a real estate operator headquartered in Chicago, IL. Primera Group operates in Chicago, Illinois. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Multifamily - Core and Multifamily - Value-Add.
Primera Group Inc. is a minority-owned real estate development and consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2011, the enterprise operates with a specialized focus on urban revitalization, community-impact real estate, and strategic advisory services tailored to underserved or transitioning metropolitan areas. The company specializes in commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and mixed-income housing development. Its operational strategy centers on identifying distressed or underutilized urban commercial towers and repositioning them into vibrant multi-family residential environments that address regional housing needs and downtown economic shifts. The organization maintains an active development footprint anchored within the Chicago metropolitan area. A prominent transaction within its portfolio includes the acquisition of approximately 330,000 square feet of office space across 30 floors of the historic Clark Adams Building (also known as the Bankers Building) at 105 W. Adams St. Completed in partnership with investor Marc Calabria for $11 million, the initiative is spearheading the complex adaptive reuse of the tower to deliver 400 mixed-income residential apartments incorporating designated affordable housing.
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Markets and themes
Markets Primera Group operates in
Investment themes at Primera Group
Capabilities
- Construction Management
- Custom Homes
- Site Development
- Urban infill
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Frequently asked questions about Primera Group
- What does Primera Group do?
- Primera Group Inc.
- Where is Primera Group based?
- Primera Group is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
- What markets does Primera Group operate in?
- Primera Group is active in Chicago, Illinois.
- How many employees does Primera Group have?
- Primera Group has 2–10 employees.