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The John Buck Company (JBC)

51–200 employees 14 principals

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About The John Buck Company (JBC)

The John Buck Company (JBC) is a real estate operator. The John Buck Company (JBC) operates in Boulder, Colorado, Chicago, Illinois and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-Delaware. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Historic Tax Credits and Hospitality.

The John Buck Company (JBC) is a Chicago-based real estate investment, development, and operating company founded in 1981. The firm has been in operation for about 45 years and employs roughly 51 to 200 people. JBC describes itself as vertically integrated, with capabilities spanning investment management, development, property management, asset management, and financial services. Historically, the company has developed 48 million square feet and managed 52 million square feet of real estate. JBC focuses on office, multifamily and residential, retail, hotel, and mixed-use properties, primarily in major urban markets. Its portfolio and project history include large-scale developments, repositionings, and management assignments, with notable experience in Chicago mixed-use districts and high-rise assets. The company also reports $1.8 billion in gross value-add investments, while its fund history notes 6 funds and 39 projects developed or repositioned. This mix of investment, development, and operations positions JBC as a full-service real estate company with a long track record in institutional-quality urban assets.

Principals at The John Buck Company (JBC)

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The John Buck Company (JBC)'s project portfolio

7 projects on file · Mixed-Use (5), Office (1), Multifamily (1)

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Markets and themes

Markets The John Buck Company (JBC) operates in

  • Boulder, Colorado
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-Delaware
  • San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California

Investment themes at The John Buck Company (JBC)

  • Affordable Housing
  • Historic Tax Credits
  • Hospitality
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Suburban Office
  • Urban Office

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management
  • High-Rise
  • Mixed Use
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Site Development
  • Urban infill

Operators similar to The John Buck Company (JBC)

  • Republic Family of Companies
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  • Saunders Construction
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  • Witkoff
    Established tierChicago, IllinoisSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California+1 more marketHistoric Tax CreditsUrban Office+2 more themes
  • Oppidan Investment Company
    Established tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaChicago, Illinois+1 more marketSuburban OfficeAffordable Housing+1 more theme
  • ABS Partners
    Established tierPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-DelawareUrban OfficeSuburban Office+3 more themes
  • Accesso Partners
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  • TMG Partners
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  • R2 Companies
    Established tierChicago, IllinoisHistoric Tax CreditsUrban Office+3 more themes
  • Westmount Realty Capital
    Established tierChicago, IllinoisUrban OfficeSuburban Office+3 more themes
  • Long Wharf Capital
    Established tierBoulder, ColoradoChicago, IllinoisUrban OfficeSuburban Office+2 more themes

Frequently asked questions about The John Buck Company (JBC)

What does The John Buck Company (JBC) do?
The John Buck Company (JBC) is a Chicago-based real estate investment, development, and operating company founded in 1981.
What markets does The John Buck Company (JBC) operate in?
The John Buck Company (JBC) is active in Boulder, Colorado, Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-Delaware, and San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California.
How many employees does The John Buck Company (JBC) have?
The John Buck Company (JBC) has 51–200 employees.
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The John Buck Company (JBC) at a glance

Tier
Established
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
51–200
Units owned
5,000-10,000
Units managed
5,000-10,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
4
Principals
14

Contact The John Buck Company (JBC)

33 N LaSalle St, Suite 1010 Chicago, Illinois 60602, USA
www.tjbc.com