Success Stories
University of Southern California Capital Campus
In late 2022, the University of Southern California (“USC”) engaged JM Zell to assist in developing its long-term occupancy strategy in Washington, D.C., through the establishment of USC’s Capital Campus…
The Diener School
The Diener School, located in Montgomery County Maryland, is a specialty K – 8 education institution focused on supporting the academic and social needs of its student population…
National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (“NMWA”), a pioneering institution dedicated to celebrating women's contributions to the arts, engaged JM Zell to act as…
Porsche Danbury
JM Zell has been retained by Porsche Danbury to help achieve ownership’s goals for developing a new Porsche Sales and Service Center within the Danbury Connecticut submarket…
Land Rover West Nyack
JM Zell was retained by the owner to identify and acquire a suitable parcel of developable land within a designated geographic area in Rockland County, NY…
The Washington Post HQ
In 2013, The Washington Post, a leading national news organization and digital media company, engaged JM Zell to assist in realigning its real estate strategy…
International Union of Operating Engineers
The International Union of Operating Engineers (“IUOE”), an international trade union, selected JM Zell to oversee the ground up construction of its International Training & Education Center outside of Houston, Texas…
Auburn Honda
JM Zell has been retained to provide owner’s representation and construction management services for the client’s New York portfolio including Auburn HONDA. The ground up development…
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (“RRPFI”), an organization dedicated to continuing President Reagan’s legacy and promoting principles…
Washington International School
Washington International School (“WIS”) is a not-for-profit all-gender independent private school that offers over 900 students a challenging international curriculum and a rich language program from Preschool through Grade 12. WIS operates…
Porsche Studio
JM Zell was retained to find a location for a new concept, Porsche Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs. We located and negotiated a lease in King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania for the first Porsche Studio on the East Coast…
Association of American Medical Colleges HQ
Based in Washington, D.C., the Association of American Medical Colleges (“AAMC”) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care through innovative medical education…
Horton’s Kids
In 2021, Horton’s Kids negotiated a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of a former church located at 2233 Hunter Place, SE Washington D.C. Horton’s Kids' vision for the property…
American Council on Education
The American Council on Education (“ACE”) is a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing the higher education community to shape effective public policy and promote…
CFA Institute Global HQ
CFA Institute (“CFA”), a global association of investment professionals focused on setting standards for professional excellence, engaged JM Zell to assist with the acquisition and…
United Way Worldwide HQ
United Way Worldwide (“UWW”) built its headquarters building in 1981, comprised of a five-story office building and two-story annex housing reception area, a large boardroom, a photographic studio and additional office space…
Royal Norwegian Embassy
Norway enlisted JM Zell to enhance its Chancellery building in Washington D.C. The project encompassed a complete interior renovation and addition spanning 34,000 square feet. Serving as Norway's project manager…
The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers HQ
The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (“BAC”) occupied its headquarters at the Bowen Building for 50 years, at which time the building had exceeded its useful life for the organization. Rather than relocate temporarily and renovate the building, BAC decided…
Shakespeare Theatre Co. & Harman Center for the Arts
Shakespeare Theatre Company (“STC”) needed facilities near its Lansburgh Theatre to embrace new audiences, provide a home for local performing arts groups, and expand its educational…
The Phillips Collection
Located in a historic mansion in Dupont Circle, The Phillips Collection decided to expand its facilities into an adjacent apartment building and restore its historic carriage house…