Relentless Focus on Urban Opportunity.

Thoughtful Development. Rooted in Chicago.

Backed by deep market experience, a data-driven mindset, and a network of trusted partners, we develop high-quality urban infill projects across Chicago, with an emphasis on transit-oriented and mixed-use developments.

By combining market insight, zoning expertise, and disciplined execution, we unlock value for both communities and capital partners.

Current Projects

Lawrence Gateway

Ravenswood Manor, Chicago

A transit-oriented, mixed-use development designed to strengthen and connect the surrounding community.

The project includes 41 residential units above 7,600 SF of retail.

Status: under construction.

Delivery date: Q1 2027.

Modern multi-story building with large glass windows, bronze panel accents, and a ground-floor café with outdoor seating, set in a landscaped urban area with trees and people walking and socializing.
A modern two-story medical office building with a panel exterior, parking lot, landscaped areas, and people walking outside under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern multi-story building with large windows, black exterior, and balconies, situated between older brick buildings on a city street with parked car and streetlight.

Harlem Medical Office

Garfield Ridge, Chicago

A state of the art medical office building on Harlem Avenue, one block off I-55.

The project includes 14,200 Square Feet of office space over two floors.

Status: Pre-construction phase.

Delivery date: Q2 2027.

Western Condominiums

Lincoln Square, Chicago

A high-end boutique condominium building in the heart of Lincoln Square, steps from Lincoln Avenue, and the Western CTA station.

The project includes three 3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath condos over 1,500 Square Feet of retail.

Status: Pre-construction phase.

Delivery date: Q3 2027.

Services

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Development

End-to-end execution of multifamily and mixed-use projects, from acquisition through construction.

02

Partnership

Joint ventures with landowners and investors to unlock site value and deliver successful developments.

03

Consulting

Strategic advisory on feasibility, zoning, and development to guide complex projects from concept to execution.

About

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Malek Abdulsamad is a real estate professional with over a decade of experience in the Chicago market and is the founder of MAS Ventures.

He is actively involved in civic and professional organizations, serving on the boards of Lambda Alpha International (LAI), the honorary land economics society; the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR); and the Burnham Council at the Chicago Central Area Committee (CCAC).

Malek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture Engineering and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is a recipient of the American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter Award.

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