About Us

American Real Estate Partners

Headquartered in the Greater Washington metropolitan area, AREP is a highly experienced institutional fund manager and real estate partner specializing in the repositioning and development of data centers, office, residential, and industrial assets in key markets across the country.
Since our founding in 2003, we have deployed over $30.9 billion across targeted geographies and acquired more than 40 million square feet of class-A real estate. Presently, AREP has over 32 million square feet of assets under development and manages over 8.3 million square feet. Our vertically integrated real estate platform and experienced management team provide exceptional expertise in all ownership disciplines, from acquisition, development and construction management to asset management, leasing and repositioning, property management, and engineering. By leveraging this expertise and the firm's long-standing strategic relationships, we remain at the forefront of real estate innovation, maximizing investment and enhancing performance to provide surplus value for our investors, partners, and customers.
Our Vision
We create places of experiential distinction. Everything we do is in the service of our customers, partners, and communities.
Target Markets

Geographically Focused Development

For more than 20 years, AREP has established a durable advantage by concentrating capital in markets we understand deeply. Starting in the mid-Atlantic, focusing on office, we have strategically grown our reach across data center and residential in primary markets nationwide. Our expertise and local relationships in critical geographies like Northern Virginia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and North Carolina allow us to see opportunities early and act with conviction.
Our team continues to deliver world-class assets through a diverse portfolio, across multiple markets.
Brian Katz
Co-Founder & President