About Summit Properties

What We Do

Summit Properties USA is a leading international real estate investment, development, and management firm, specializing in high-value commercial, residential, office, and hospitality assets. Summit US is a subsidiary of the Summit Group, a real estate group operating mainly across the United States and Germany. The company is recognized for its strategic investments, innovation in property management, value creation, and strong commitment to its stakeholders, business partners, and the communities in which it operates.

Acquire

Targeted opportunities with clear value drivers and risk controls.

Operate

Internal asset management and customized playbooks for consistent results.

Improve

Leasing, merchandising, and capital programs that lift NOI and protect
value.

Develop

Selective projects that enhance asset quality and futureproof
performance.

Invest

Prudent capital allocation that balances yield, stability, and upside.

Summit Retail

Owner-operator Discipline. Integrated Execution. Durable Performance.

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Summit Retail brings investment, asset management, leasing, operations, marketing, and analytics under one accountable platform. Powered by a customized retail stack (playbooks, CRM, mobile work orders, and traffic/sales analytics), we run each center with portfolio-level rigor so decisions show up in traffic, sales, NOI, and durable value.

Summit Portfolios

U.S. Retail

Owner-operator discipline across shopping centers nationwide. One accountable platform for asset management, leasing, operations, marketing, and partnerships.

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NYC Portfolio

An institutional New York City portfolio of apartments, hospitality, and select office properties in prime Manhattan locations, focused on resilient neighborhoods, operational excellence, and long term value.

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Our Values

Our culture is built around a few core values:

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in every decision.

Excellence

Execute with rigor and consistency, holding the highest standards across investment, leasing, operations, and management.

Innovation

Embrace practical tools, data, and processes that improve efficiency and outcomes.

Partnership

Foster collaboration and mutual success with tenants, teams, communities, and partners.

Ownership

Think and act like owners, with stewardship, accountability for outcomes, and a focus on long term value creation.

Experienced investors and operators backed by specialized retail, residential, finance, and operations talent. One team, shared dashboards, faster decisions.

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Our History

The Summit Story

2003

A New Beginning

Mr. Zohar Levy gained control over Summit, a company founded in 1965. Insurance companies and institutional investors joined as shareholders, laying the foundation for a new era of growth.

2005-2007

Strategic Growth

The company embarked on a journey of real estate acquisitions, totaling approximately €3 billion in Germany during this period.

2006-2007

Strengthening Foundations

Summit Properties Ltd. was first issued in London, successfully raising equity of approximately €350 million.

2007

A Landmark Acquisition

Summit made a significant move by acquiring Deutsche Real Estate AG, a publicly traded company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, solidifying its presence in the German market.

2008-2009

Expanding Horizons

Summit expanded its internal management platform in key German cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg, ensuring operational excellence.

2014-2020

Continued Growth

The company continued its growth trajectory with additional real estate investments totaling approximately €500 million in Germany.

2020-2021

A Milestone Sale

Summit successfully sold a €1.3 billion portfolio of properties in Germany, marking a major achievement and strengthening its financial position.

2021-2022

Crossing Oceans

Summit made a strategic entry into the U.S. real estate market, with investments in residential buildings in New York City and retail properties across the country.

2023-2024

The Ongoing Pursuit

Summit remains focused on continuous growth through acquisitions, refinancing, the strategic disposition of non-core assets, and the expansion of its talented management team in the United States.

2024-2025

Scaling and In-House Operations

Summit launched its internal management platform for its U.S. retail portfolio and opened a new corporate office in New York City, marking a shift to in-house operations and a stronger national presence.

2026