Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Investment Solutions
Berkeley Investments is a Boston-based, certified minority-owned real estate investment and development company founded in 1991. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in creating vibrant residential, commercial, arts, and life sciences spaces through innovative design and strategic partnerships. Our vertically integrated approach allows us to lead projects from acquisition through construction, leveraging deep market knowledge to execute value-driven investments. We focus on transit-oriented mixed-use properties and adaptive reuse projects that celebrate historic character while meeting modern demands. Our team combines expertise in finance, architecture, engineering, and construction to tackle complex projects and deliver exceptional results.We have a proven track record of collaborating with domestic and international institutions, as well as high-net-worth family offices, to develop over 17 million square feet of diverse assets. Our commitment to local neighborhoods and economies is reflected in every project we undertake. With offices in Boston, we serve clients across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas, and beyond. Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, holding prominent roles in professional organizations such as NAIOP, ULI, and A Better City. We maintain rigorous standards of excellence, demonstrated through our successful redevelopment of iconic properties like the Chase Mills building and FP3 in Boston's Seaport District.
Services
Real Estate Investment
Property Development
Asset Management
Construction Management
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of experience in real estate investment and development
- Our vertically integrated approach adds value at every project stage
- Certified minority-owned business with proven industry leadership
- Specialize in adaptive reuse of historic industrial properties
- Successfully developed over 17 million square feet of diverse assets
Services
Real Estate Investment
Berkeley Investments actively acquires and develops office, lab, industrial, and multi-family properties for redevelopment. Our team identifies value-add opportunities through market analysis and strategic partnerships. We execute transactions ranging from core investments to complex repositioning projects.
Property Development
We specialize in ground-up development and historic rehabilitation projects across commercial, residential, and life sciences sectors. Our process includes feasibility studies, permitting, design coordination, and construction oversight. Recent projects demonstrate our ability to transform underutilized assets into vibrant spaces.
Asset Management
Our asset management team optimizes property performance through strategic leasing, marketing, and operational improvements. We provide comprehensive investor reporting and implement value-enhancement strategies across commercial office, flex, parking, and multi-family assets.
Construction Management
We oversee construction activities from conceptual planning through project delivery. Our in-house team manages budgeting, scheduling, and quality control for both internal projects and third-party clients across commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors.
Property Management
Berkeley Management provides on-site operational management for commercial and residential properties. Services include tenant relations, maintenance coordination, vendor management, and capital improvement oversight across our 1.1 million square foot metropolitan Boston portfolio.
People
Young K. Park
President
President and founder of Berkeley Investments with over 30 years of real estate experience. Leads strategic priorities, investment production, and investor relations. Holds degrees from MIT and Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Active in NAIOP and A Better City leadership.
Samara Kaufman
Senior Vice President, Finance
Directs capital markets strategy with responsibility for debt and equity financing. Brings 12 years of experience from Guggenheim Real Estate. Holds BS in Business Administration from University of Vermont. Active ULI Boston Market Council member.
Daniel McGrath
Senior Vice President, Director of Asset Management
Oversees leasing and asset management for Berkeley's investment portfolio. Former New Boston Fund executive with expertise in commercial real estate value enhancement. Holds BA from Harvard and MS-RED from MIT. Recipient of NAIOP MA President's Award.
Suzanne Richardson
Chief Accounting Officer
Manages all accounting and tax compliance operations. Former Controller at Epic Real Estate Partners and Vice President of Accounting at Guggenheim Real Estate. Holds Master of Science in Accounting from Northeastern University. Certified public accountant.
Elizabeth Mahoney
Senior Vice President, Acquisitions
Leads acquisition strategy with expertise in underwriting and due diligence. Covers ground-up development to core deals across asset classes. Former Senior Analyst at Anglo Irish Bank with $1B loan portfolio experience. Holds BS in Finance from University of Connecticut.
Questions
What types of real estate projects does Berkeley specialize in?
We focus on residential, commercial, life sciences, and mixed-use properties through both ground-up development and adaptive reuse projects.
How does Berkeley approach property redevelopment?
We combine historic preservation with modern functionality, as seen in projects like Chase Mills and FP3 adaptive reuse developments.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Boston, we work across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas, and other strategic markets with investment opportunities.
What makes Berkeley's team unique?
Our vertically integrated team brings diverse expertise in finance, architecture, engineering, and construction management under one roof.
Can you describe Berkeley's investment strategy?
We target value-add opportunities in transit-oriented locations, leveraging our market knowledge to maximize returns through strategic repositioning.
What notable projects has Berkeley completed?
Our portfolio includes Chase Mills Watertown, FP3 Seaport, Millbrook Lofts, and Waltham Watch Factory redevelopment projects.
