Sterling Bay

Sterling Bay is a nationally recognized U.S. real estate investment, development, and urban transformation firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1986, the company has grown from a local developer into a vertically integrated platform with a portfolio valued at more than $20 billion, known for its design-driven approach and transformational projects that shape urban environments and workplaces across major U.S. markets. Sterling Bay’s team blends deep market insight with holistic delivery capabilities—from acquisition and capital structuring to design, construction, leasing, and long-term asset management—creating vibrant mixed-use communities, office campuses, life sciences facilities, residential properties, and retail destinations.

The firm’s approach centers on value-add and opportunistic real estate investments that unlock potential in underutilized or overlooked properties, applying thoughtful design and innovative placemaking to elevate neighborhoods. Sterling Bay is widely credited with shaping Chicago’s Fulton Market District through adaptive reuse and creative office space developments, and has expanded nationally with notable projects such as 545wyn (Miami), life sciences campuses, and luxury residential developments. Its portfolio demonstrates a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community-oriented development.

Sterling Bay’s leadership team comprises seasoned real estate executives experienced in sourcing investment opportunities, navigating capital markets, and executing complex urban development strategies. Projects typically involve joint ventures with institutional partners, bespoke financing structures, and long-term management plans that support tenant needs and asset performance. The firm’s in-house capabilities span creative office, industrial, multifamily, life sciences, and retail sectors, reflecting a diversified real estate platform that adapts to shifting market dynamics and tenant demand