"Having acquired over 1,000 properties, our company has dealt with many sellers nationwide. I must say that it is rare dealing with sellers such as Urban Realty, who were very responsive to our due diligence requirements, honored their commitments, and dealt in an honest and straightforward manner." - James Mirage, Vice President - Acquisitions, American Financial Realty Trust
"Your thorough knowledge of the valuation process, and your command of the San Francisco commercial real estate market, is second to none." - Senior Vice President, Major U.S. Financial Institution
"I remain amazed and impressed by your complete knowledge of commercial real estate, your ability to quickly grasp the essence of 'the deal' and explain it to us, your capacity to read between the lines, your perseverance, your organizational skills and efficiency, your skill in handling difficult situations, and your sense of humor." - Theodora Accinelli, Principal
"I have to say that Urban Realty was one of the best buyers we've had the experience of working with. Urban Realty is a highly professional organization who makes strong commitments and keeps them. You thoroughly understand what it takes to negotiate a major asset purchase and sale." - Stephen Van Dusen, Managing Director, Eastdil Secured
"Gensler has had the pleasure of working with Urban Realty on a number of projects. Urban brings a very refreshing approach to the architectural process, balancing objectives of esthetics, feasibility, and social impact to result in award-winning design." - Charles C. Kridler, AIA, Principal, Gensler

Urban Realty

Urban Realty Co., Inc. is a privately held, commercial real estate operating company headquartered in San Francisco. Its principals are David Rhoades and Sean Thompson, who have over fifty years of cumulative experience in commercial real estate.

Urban Realty partners with institutional and private capital sources for purposes of acquiring significant assets, and then implementing a specific business plan for creating value and maximizing the asset's potential.

Urban Realty seeks properties which are well-located in submarkets with franchise characteristics and multiple barriers to entry, and are generally at least $10-50+ million in value. Urban Realty also acquires distressed debt with the objective of gaining control of the real estate. Its geographic focus is the San Francisco Bay Area and the major metro markets of the West Coast.

In addition to its direct investment activities, Urban Realty offers distressed asset services. For further information click here.

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Jun. 8, 2015: Armani Leases 166 Grant in Union Square

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