The DSF Group

About The DSF Group

The DSF Group is a real estate operator headquartered in Boston, MA. The DSF Group operates in Boston, Massachusetts, Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire and New Haven, Connecticut. Its investment focus is on Multifamily - Ground-up, Multifamily - Value-Add and Workforce Housing.

The DSF Group is a private real estate investment and development firm with corporate offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Founded in 2000 by Arthur Solomon, Joshua Solomon, and Tom Mazza, the company operates with a leadership team possessing more than 125 years of combined industry experience. The firm specializes in acquiring, renovating, repositioning, and developing multi-family residential properties, prominently featuring its signature "Halstead" brand of upscale communities. Its core operational strategy targets liquid, high-barrier metropolitan housing markets along the Eastern United States characterized by persistent supply-and-demand imbalances. The enterprise focuses on underperforming existing assets, applying comprehensive common-area upgrades, modern amenity enhancements, and tactical repositioning to drive durable cash flow and strong risk-adjusted returns. Since inception, the organization has invested more than $5 billion in multi-family real estate assets, encompassing a portfolio of over 5 million square feet. Landmark projects include transit-oriented developments and suburban communities such as Halstead Hoboken in New Jersey, Halstead Station in New Rochelle, and Halstead Framingham in Massachusetts.

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The DSF Group's project portfolio

1 project on file · Multifamily (1)

Markets and themes

Markets The DSF Group operates in

• Boston, Massachusetts
• Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire
• New Haven, Connecticut
• New York City, New York
• Washington DC
• Worcester, Massachusetts

Investment themes at The DSF Group

• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Luxury
• Transit-oriented development
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about The DSF Group

What does The DSF Group do?

The DSF Group is a private real estate investment and development firm with corporate offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.

Where is The DSF Group based?

The DSF Group is headquartered in Boston, MA.

What markets does The DSF Group operate in?

The DSF Group is active in Boston, Massachusetts, Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire, New Haven, Connecticut, New York City, New York, Washington DC, and Worcester, Massachusetts.

How many employees does The DSF Group have?

The DSF Group has 51–200 employees.