Cisterra develops build-to-suit offices, mixed-use communities, multifamily housing, biotechnology facilities, research centers, and industrial projects in the United States and selected international markets for corporate, institutional, and residential users.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| RadianEast Village, San Diego241 units | 8.0/ 10 | 7.7/ 10 RentCafe 5/5 · 2 reviews · rentcafe.com RentCafe publishes 5/5 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.7. | 6.7/ 10 RentCafe 5/5, 3/5 · 2 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.7. |
Average Rent’s published 4.3/5 rating from 151 reviews is the largest review base and sets the level; its market-curve conversion is 7.9/10. The score is moved slightly upward for the repeated staff praise, while the single negative account is noted but does not meet the stated threshold for a recurring or severe deduction. | |||
The only direct infrastructure-related complaint located was a June 3, 2024 verified renter review describing the building as “absolutely terrible to live here” because of “rushed construction.” RentCafe publishes a 5.0/5 maintenance sub-score from two reviews, while the available review evidence does not establish a recurring defect, leak, HVAC, plumbing or electrical failure. | Resident feedback is mixed but leans positive: one verified resident wrote, “I love living at Radian. The Staff is friendly, efficient, and helpful,” and another described it as a “Great place to pay rent” and make maintenance requests. Countervailing evidence includes a verified renter’s “Wolf in sheep’s clothing” complaint about management and rushed construction; RentCafe’s published category scores are 5.0/5 for amenities, maintenance, staff, value and location, but 3.0/5 for noise. | ||
| Cubic Headquarters and Research BuildingsKearny Mesa, San Diego | 3.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 2.0/ 10 |
The Google/Maps place listing is the only published aggregate located for the specific 9233 Balboa Avenue site: 1.8/5 from 68 reviews, with the audience not identified as residents. Applying the low-end 1–10 conversion to that published 1.8/5 anchor gives 2.0; structure remains unscored because no review-based structural rating or system-failure pattern was published. | |||
Published project coverage describes two new three-story tilt-up concrete office/lab buildings with LEED v4 BD+C Silver certification, solar panels and EV charging stations. The reviewed public comments did not report leaks, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lift or other building-system failures; the one safety-related comment concerned the parking lot rather than the buildings. | The campus was published as having a café, outdoor lounge, conference center, fitness center, basketball court and outdoor meeting spaces. The available place reviews are not resident reviews and focus on public-facing interactions: one says “Workers are aggressive and dangerous,” while another alleges that employees “tried to take and intimidate” people filming in a public place. |
Cisterra was founded to partner with Cisco on large regional office campuses and sites in the United States and Europe.
Cisterra served as development consultant to the Padres development team for the Tailgate Park RFQ and RFP processes.
Tishman Speyer was part of the Tailgate Development team for the East Village Quarter/Tailgate Park proposal.
Ascendant Capital Partners was part of the Tailgate Development team selected for the City of San Diego proposal.
Koman Group was identified as a joint-venture partner on Radian.
Wermers Properties was identified as a joint-venture partner on Radian.
ACORE Capital provided construction financing for Radian.
Swinerton was the general contractor for Radian.
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE was the building architect for Radian.
Whiting-Turner was selected as the general contractor for the Cubic campus redevelopment.
Cisterra was founded by Steve Black (now retired) in August 1999 to partner with Cisco Systems Inc, a multi-national corporation.
in collaboration with the San Diego Padres, Tishman Speyer, and Ascendant Capital
in collaboration with the San Diego Padres, Tishman Speyer, and Ascendant Capital
entities including Padres Next Fifty, Tishman Speyer, and Ascendant Capital Partners.
The Koman Group and Wermers Properties are also joint-venture partners on the project.
The Koman Group and Wermers Properties are also joint-venture partners on the project.
ACORE Capital provided construction financing
Swinerton as the general contractor
San Diego–based Carrier Johnston + CULTURE as building architect
Cisterra was selected along with team members Ware Malcomb as the architect and Whiting-Turner as the general contractor.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 199920910041 California Business Entity Records · US · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 2 projects tracked |
| Canada | unknown 0 projects tracked |
| Netherlands | unknown 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 1 of 2 |
| Retail | 1 of 2 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 2 |
| Office | 1 of 2 |
| Other | 1 of 2 |
We’re proud to offer Radian as our newest addition to the Ballpark District.Times of San Diego August 17, 2023https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2023/08/17/cisterra-officially-opens-22-story-radian-apartment-tower-in-ballpark-district/
It’s an extraordinary company. We’ve worked with them a long time to build a project built specifically for their needs.The San Diego Union-Tribune August 28, 2013https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2013/08/28/sempra-getting-new-hq-in-2015/
Steve is a graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in accounting.
Steve is a graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in accounting.
Steven L. Black Founder (Retired)
He is a supporter of educational, arts and environmental organizations. In addition to his role with USD, Steve is a member of the real estate advisory council at UCSD, a fellow with the Aspen Institute and a life member of the Sierra Club.
“We’re proud to offer Radian as our newest addition to the Ballpark District. Radian is well amenitized with great views and has the feel of a luxury boutique property while offering San Diego’s first urban Target Store.” said Steve Black of Cisterra Development.
Mr. Black formed Cisterra in 1999 and brought over 30+ years of financial and real estate development experience to his role.
During the course of Mr. Black’s career, he was involved in the development of over 20 million square feet of commercial and residential space. Black initially formed Cisterra to develop large-scale technology campuses in partnership with Cisco Systems in Europe, the east coast and Canada. Prior to forming Cisterra, Mr. Black served as Chief Development Officer of Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC:NYSE), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Mr. Black joined Kilroy Realty Corporation through merger with The Allen Group where he was president and partner. Mr. Black was a certified public accountant with Deloitte.
Steve Black Chairman, Cisterra Development
Steven L. Black Founder (Retired)
Our company specializes in the development of Class A projects that need a high level of attention paid to the execution so that the end product meets the needs and wants of the user that one day will occupy the space.SDVoyager December 7, 2017https://sdvoyager.com/interview/meet-cisterra-development-officed-torrey-hills-projects-downtown-along-56-corridor/
A 1993 graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Email: jwood@cisterra.com
Jason R. Wood MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Mr. Wood is also a former member of the United States National Rugby Team and former board member of the San Diego Downtown Partnership and National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) San Diego Chapter.
Our company specializes in the development of Class A projects that need a high level of attention paid to the execution so that the end product meets the needs and wants of the user that one day will occupy the space.
Prior to joining Cisterra in 2001, Mr. Wood was Director of Acquisitions and Development for Kilroy Realty Corporation
Mr. Wood’s key role is identifying new investment and development opportunities for Cisterra. His strategic and successful development oversight and years of experience structuring transactions is demonstrated through projects like the award-winning DiamondView Tower adjacent to Petco Park in downtown San Diego, the Sempra Energy Corporate Headquarters Building across from the ballpark, and the Gateway at Torrey Hills project in Del Mar. Mr. Wood’s other essential roles include overseeing leasing, financing and underwriting of all Cisterra projects.
Prior to joining Cisterra in 2001, Mr. Wood was Director of Acquisitions and Development for Kilroy Realty Corporation where he participated in the acquisition and development of over $500 million in existing properties and new development opportunities.
Jason R. Wood MANAGING PRINCIPAL
If interest rates rise, it will put a crimp in projects going forward. Even a 1% rise in rates will make some projects infeasible.Bisnow December 1, 2016https://www.bisnow.com/news/san-diego/construction-development/local-developer-expecting-rise-interest-rates-and-keen-competition-for-labor-in-2017-68262
There’s uncertainty about what a Trump presidency means for our industry on a number of levels.Bisnow December 1, 2016https://www.bisnow.com/news/san-diego/construction-development/local-developer-expecting-rise-interest-rates-and-keen-competition-for-labor-in-2017-68262
Mr. Thometz is an honors graduate from California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo.
Paul Thometz
His current and past affiliations include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Association of Office & Industrial Parks (NAIOP), the Commercial Industrial Development Association and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).
“If interest rates rise, it will put a crimp in projects going forward. Even a 1% rise in rates will make some projects infeasible.”
Principal - Cisterra Development (Current) Jun 2013 - Present
As Project Executive, Mr. Thometz supervises and is responsible for direction of the design & construction activities associated with Cisterra’s development projects. Paul serves in an executive capacity guiding and overseeing the company’s interaction with government and administrative agencies in connection with entitlements, project planning and permitting and negotiation and fulfillment of project activities with contractors and consultants.
Prior to joining Cisterra, Mr. Thometz was V.P. and Director of Design & Construction for LBA Realty, a real estate investment trust with nearly 40 million square feet of office and industrial space in the western United States. Prior to that, he managed the Los Angeles office of the architectural firm of Austin Veum Robbins Partners (AVRP). Previously, Paul was a Principal with HOK Architects and a member of the firm-wide Marketing Board.
As Project Executive, Mr. Thometz supervises and is responsible for direction of the design & construction activities associated with Cisterra’s development projects.
Mr. Scott attended San Diego State University
Steve Scott
Mr. Scott attended San Diego State University and is active in both industry and community organizations such as NAIOP, ULI, Lambda Alpha International, SD Venture Group, USD Burnham-Moores Center.
Mr. Scott is involved in identifying new development and re-development of work place solutions as part of the Cisterra team. Prior to joining Cisterra, Mr. Scott led the regional leadership team for Kilroy San Diego for over 17 years. During that tenure the team acquired in excess of 2.5 million Square Feet and developed more than 3 million square feet
Prior to joining Cisterra, Mr. Scott led the regional leadership team for Kilroy San Diego for over 17 years.
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Beaton is a graduate of University of San Diego where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.
Mr. Beaton is a graduate of University of San Diego where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.
Alex Beaton
Prior to joining Cisterra, Alex served for five years as the Development Manager of CityMark Development, a San Diego-based boutique urban condominium developer. Before joining CityMark, Alex served for five years as a Project Manager at Intracorp Companies
He has participated in the development of more than $1.5 billion of office, retail, multi-family and single-family projects of varying types and sizes.
Mr. Beaton’s responsibilities as Project Manager include management of the day-to-day operations of Cisterra’s active construction projects
she completed her MBA with a focus in real estate and finance from the University of San Diego in 2020.
she completed her MBA with a focus in real estate and finance from the University of San Diego in 2020.
Sarah holds an undergraduate degree in International Business & Management and French
Sarah holds an undergraduate degree in International Business & Management and French
Sarah Potter Development & Asset Manager, Cisterra Development
As the Development and Asset Manager at Cisterra Development, she is responsible for a wide range of activities including acquisitions, construction, leasing, and asset management. With 9 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has a deep understanding of different asset classes including hospitality, multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and education.
Sarah holds an undergraduate degree in International Business & Management and French, and a master’s in business administration with a focus on Real Estate and Finance.
Sarah Potter Development & Asset Manager, Cisterra Development
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
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| Radian | San Diego, United States East Village | residential for rent, retail, mixed use | 2411 | 22 | 255,000 sq ft | — | — | 2021 | May 18, 2021 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | 0.0 mo (−11.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| Cubic Headquarters and Research Buildings | San Diego, United States Kearny Mesa | office, other | — | 3 | 250,000 sq ft | USD 100m other | — | 2019 | July 16, 2019 | Dec 2020 | May 2021 | +5.0 mo (+5.0 to +5.0) | estimated | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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