DDA Development is a Tampa-based private real-estate developer building multifamily rental apartments, high-end condominiums, workforce and supportive housing, mixed-use properties, offices, hotels, and neighborhood retail primarily across the Tampa Bay region for renters, condominium buyers, healthcare users, commercial tenants, and communities.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa MartiYbor City, Tampa127 units | 9.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 No published figure or notes for this part — too thin to score |
Google’s 4.9/5 from 43 reviews is the largest located aggregate and converts to a 9.7 anchor. Repeated praise moves it modestly upward; no recurring serious failure was found. no links returned | Not found in sources: No structural complaints found · No plumbing complaints found · No HVAC complaints found · No electrical complaints found | Not found in sources: No serious failure found | |
Residents describe the building as “modern, clean, and secure,” with “stylish finishes.” No review read raised serious systems failures; one review said trash rooms and hallways could be better maintained. no links returned | Residents praise staff as “friendly” and “helpful,” and one says maintenance was “fast and reliable.” The main reservation is minor common-area upkeep: trash rooms and hallways “could be better maintained.” | ||
| The SalvadorSt. Petersburg74 units | 9.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.2/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest and only published building-specific aggregate located: 4.7/5 from 19 reviews, which converts to approximately 9.1/10 under the stated curve. The written feedback is strongly positive on location, quietness, views and nearby amenities, with one moderate humidity complaint; no separate platform provides a qualifying dissenting rating. | Not found in sources: No published plumbing evidence · No published HVAC evidence · No published electrical evidence · No published waterproofing evidence | Not found in sources: No recurring management complaint found · No recurring security complaint found · No recurring upkeep complaint found | |
The published review material contains one physical-condition complaint: “the humidity level inside is just too much,” rated 2/5 on September 30, 2020. Other available building descriptions identify modern construction, large windows, green certification and bay/city views, but the reviewed sources do not publish verified scores or recurring findings on plumbing, HVAC, electrical infrastructure, leaks or waterproofing. | Daily-life feedback is largely favorable: reviewers describe the location as “a bit away from the crazy noise of downtown” while still close to needed services, and another calls it “a beautiful place to live” with waterfront and city views. The main negative operational/comfort comment found was that “the humidity level inside is just too much”; published building information also lists a pool, spa, fitness center, club room, fire pit and dog park. | ||
| Icaria on PinellasTarpon Springs236 units | 9.1/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5 · 6 reviews · rentcafe.com RentCafe publishes 4.5/5 from 6 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.5. | 7.6/ 10 RentCafe 4/5, 4.5/5, 5/5, 4.5/5, 5/5, 4.5/5 · 6 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 6 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: 7.6. |
ApartmentHomeLiving.com has the largest reported review base among the review aggregates used as the anchor, at 4.9/5 from 3 reviews; its curve conversion is 9.8, but the rules require a result within one point of 6.5 when no rating reaches ten reviews. Positive comments support the upper end of that constrained range, while the single detailed mold/complaint-handling account limits confidence rather than creating a recurring penalty. | Not found in sources: No published engineering detail | Not found in sources: Limited independent review volume | |
The published reviews provide limited direct evidence about the physical asset. One October 2025 review alleged mold in a purportedly climate-controlled storage area and linked it to wet carpet and inadequate ventilation; management replied that an inspection found no organic growth. Other reviews described the buildings and appliances as “up to date,” but no independent structural, plumbing, HVAC or waterproofing rating was published. | Day-to-day feedback is mostly positive: residents described “nice and competent office staff,” “friendly and punctual maintenance,” a clean property, pleasant neighbors and a convenient location, while one resident said management responded to repair requests “within 24 hrs.” The main negative account alleged unresolved mold and vehicle fumes and said the resident was threatened with a harassment charge for further complaints; this is a single review and was disputed by management. The 2020 move-in controversy is historical event evidence, not proof of a current operating condition. | ||
| The PearlTampa Heights, Tampa314 units | 8.4/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 | 8.4/ 10 |
Apartments.com supplies the anchor with 4.8/5 from 114 resident reviews, which converts to approximately 9.7/10 under the stated curve. The score is pulled down by repeated parking and management complaints and by serious access and elevator reports, but remains supported by repeated praise for maintenance, staff, location and amenities; the structure sub-score is lower because the published evidence is complaint-led and contains no positive engineering rating. | |||
Published resident reviews provide some physical-condition evidence but no engineering inspection or structural score. The strongest reports concern systems and access: one reviewer said the entry doors were open to the public and that an elevator had been broken for the month, while another reported that at least one elevator was almost always broken across the other buildings; positive reviews counter that maintenance requests were “handled promptly and done right the first time.” | Daily life is praised for its location, events, pool and staff: one resident called the leasing office “amazing,” while another said maintenance was “quick to respond, professional, and incredibly friendly.” The negative experience is substantial and recent, including claims that management was unhelpful, guest parking became fee-based, cars were towed, and doors remained unsecured with package theft and lobby loitering reported. | ||
| Motocave Luxury Car CondoSt. Petersburg43 units | 7.4/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
The only building-specific published aggregate located is 5/5 from one review, which converts to 10/10 on the stated curve. Because the anchor has fewer than 10 reviews, the rules require keeping the score within one point of 6.5; the resulting evidence-limited score is 6.5. No separate resident evidence supports independent structure or living sub-scores. | Not found in sources: No review evidence on plumbing · No review evidence on HVAC performance · No review evidence on electrical systems · No review evidence on leaks · No review evidence on waterproofing | Not found in sources: No published management reviews · No published staff reviews · No published security complaints · No published upkeep complaints · No published amenity complaints | |
no notes returned | Published descriptions emphasize a two-story clubhouse/lounge, a detail bay and gated security; one report describes “a 24/7 security system with gated access, cameras, and alarms.” These are facility descriptions rather than resident-review testimony, and no individual operational reviews were available to read. | ||
| The Heights at GracepointSeminole Heights East, Tampa64 units | 6.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
Apartments.com publishes the only building-specific aggregate located: 4.0/5, but it is based on zero renter reviews and therefore cannot meet the ten-review anchor threshold. Under the stated rule for no rating reaching ten reviews, the score is kept within one point of 6.5; no recurring review themes were available to move it. | Not found in sources: No resident condition reports · No infrastructure complaints found · No published leak reports · No published HVAC reports · No published plumbing reports | Not found in sources: No resident management reviews · No staff-attitude reports · No security complaints found · No amenity complaints found · No upkeep complaints found | |
No resident-written infrastructure feedback or structural-condition scores were published for the building. Descriptive project material says the building was organized for safety around a “secure central courtyard” with “protected stairways,” while reporting describes “Energy-star rated appliances,” higher-end cabinetry, island kitchens and ample storage; these are design descriptions, not post-occupancy reviews. | The only building-specific published rating located is Apartments.com’s 4.0/5 property rating, but the page explicitly reports 0 reviews and “No Renter Reviews Yet,” so it supplies no raw resident feedback on management, staff, security or upkeep. The listing nevertheless describes a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, planned social activities and an on-site property manager; these are advertised amenities, not resident ratings. | ||
| The Graham at GracepointSeminole Heights East, Tampa90 units | 5.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps is the only located platform publishing a building-specific aggregate: 2.8/5 from 9 reviews, which converts to an anchor level of 3.6/10 under the requested curve. Because the anchor has fewer than 10 reviews, the result must remain within one point of 6.5; the predominantly negative written commentary and the reported elevator outage support the lower boundary, while the two positive reviews prevent treating the evidence as uniformly negative. Structural scoring remains null because no published structural-system rating or adequate physical-condition evidence was found. | Not found in sources: No published plumbing evidence · No published HVAC evidence · No published electrical evidence · No published leak or waterproofing evidence | ||
The available building-specific review evidence includes one serious elevator complaint: “They have there elevators down,” with the reviewer also describing difficulty for residents on the third floor. No reviewed source published a structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, leak or waterproofing score; the listing sources describe the building as built in 2017 and identify an elevator, fitness center and courtyard, but those are amenities or property facts rather than condition ratings. | Daily-life feedback is sharply mixed but predominantly negative: one reviewer said staff were “somewhat insensitive,” while another reported that “Staff makes you feel welcome” and that “The place is very clean.” The source also records complaints about management, non-renewal, elevator communication and bedbugs; the current listing describes planned social activities, 24-hour access, controlled access and on-site maintenance, but these are advertised features rather than resident ratings. |
DDA says the Mariposa Women’s Behavioral Health Hospital is being developed for Ibis Healthcare.
DDA identified Backstreets Capital as its partner in the development and sale of Icaria on Pinellas.
DDA identified Atlantic American Partners as a partner in Icaria on Pinellas.
The Edge Central project team included J Square Developers and DDA Development.
The Edge Central project redevelops the former police-station site selected by the mayor, with the development team managing the public parking garage for the City in a public-private partnership.
The Central, formerly Orange Station, is described as a joint venture of J Square Developers, DDA Development, Backstreets Capital and Ellison Development.
The facility is being developed for Ibis Healthcare (formerly Gracepoint), an organization serving the Tampa area for the past 75 years.
The facility is being developed for Ibis Healthcare (formerly Gracepoint), an organization serving the Tampa area for the past 75 years.
DDA Development, in partnership with Backstreets Capital and Atlantic American Partners, has closed on the sale of Icaria on Pinellas
DDA Development, in partnership with Backstreets Capital and Atlantic American Partners, has closed on the sale of Icaria on Pinellas
DDA Development, in partnership with Backstreets Capital and Atlantic American Partners, has closed on the sale of Icaria on Pinellas
DDA Development, in partnership with Backstreets Capital and Atlantic American Partners, has closed on the sale of Icaria on Pinellas
The local project team includes some of the top real estate experts in the Tampa Bay area. J Square Developers, based in St. Petersburg, has developed a number of area residential and retail projects
The local project team includes some of the top real estate experts in the Tampa Bay area. J Square Developers, based in St. Petersburg, has developed a number of area residential and retail projects
the development team will manage the garage for the City in a public-private partnership.
the development team will manage the garage for the City in a public-private partnership.
The project is a joint venture of J Square Developers, DDA Development, Backstreets Capital and Ellison Development.
The project is a joint venture of J Square Developers, DDA Development, Backstreets Capital and Ellison Development.
| COMPANY NUMBER | L11000118512 Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations · US · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 10 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 5 of 10 |
| Retail | 4 of 10 |
| Residential, for sale | 2 of 10 |
| Office | 2 of 10 |
| Other | 1 of 10 |
We try to do things we think we would like and that will be interesting and challenging.Tampa Bay Business Journal Jun 7, 2024https://ddadevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Where-some-developers-prefer-traditional-projects-Bowen-Arnold-seeks-a-challenge-Tampa-Bay-Business-Journal.pdf
The availability of financing is the most important thing. Everyone knows there’s a need and a huge demand but it’s a very competitive landscape to try to get money.PLACE / St. Pete Catalyst April 26, 2021https://www.placearc.com/journal/2021_04_26_local-developer-architect-find-a-formula-for-success-in-affordable-housing
Juris Doctor, cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
BBA, Finance, University of Miami School of Business
BBA, Finance, University of Miami School of Business
Bowen Arnold, barnold@ddadevelopment.com John Schilling, Managers, jschilling@ddadevelopment.com
BOWEN A. ARNOLD
# Bowen Arnold Principal of DDA Development, LLC
ULI Tampa Bay Executive Board
Until he moved to Tampa in 2008, Arnold worked closely with Rick Miller, whose Fort Myers-based company, National Development of America, also specializes in government-subsidized low- and moderate-income housing
We try to do things we think we would like and that will be interesting and challenging.
“The availability of financing is the most important thing. Everyone knows there’s a need and a huge demand but it’s a very competitive landscape to try to get money,” Arnold said.
Name, title: Bowen Arnold, founder, DDA Development
### Principal - DDA Development (Current) Feb 1995 - Present (31 years and 7 months) in Tampa, Florida, United States
Bowen Arnold is a Manager and Principal of DDA Development, LLC and President and Sole Shareholder of DDA Development Company, Inc., a fully integrated real estate development company founded in 1995.
Name, title: Bowen Arnold, founder, DDA Development
Bowen is a Manager/Principal of DDA Development
I went to work for a company that was doing affordable housing development and immediately liked it.
Bowen has overseen the design, financing and development of over $600m in investment property
When I got my finance degree I went out and worked while my wife at the time went to law school.
ULI Tampa Bay Executive Board
Bowen Arnold is a Manager and Principal of DDA Development, LLC and President and Sole Shareholder of DDA Development Company, Inc., a fully integrated real estate development company founded in 1995.
Bowen is a Manager/Principal of DDA Development, an integrated real estate development company with capabilities in development, investment, finance, asset management and construction.
The highlights of working with Leyton were great communication, easy-to-understand process/schedule, and overall professionalism from all team members.Leyton May 10, 2024https://leyton.com/us/insights/case-study/45l-case-study-dda-development/
EDUCATION MBA, University of South Florida
EDUCATION MBA, University of South Florida
BS, Finance, University of Florida
BS, Finance, University of Florida
Bowen Arnold, barnold@ddadevelopment.com John Schilling, Managers, jschilling@ddadevelopment.com
JOHN. M. SCHILLING
# John Schilling Principal, DDA Development, LLC
Prior to joining DDA, John was a Development Associate in the Residential Division of Crosland, LLC
The highlights of working with Leyton were great communication, easy-to-understand process/schedule, and overall professionalism from all team members.
John is a Manager/Principal of DDA Development.
### Principal - DDA Development (Current) Dec 2009 - Present (16 years and 9 months)
John is a Manager/Principal of DDA Development. Since joining DDA in 2009, John has developed over 1,500 multi-family units with a combined cost of $300m.
John is a Manager/Principal of DDA Development.
Since joining DDA in 2009, John has developed over 1,500 multi-family units with a combined cost of $300m.
EDUCATION MBA, University of South Florida BS, Finance, University of Florida
Prior to joining DDA, John was a Development Associate in the Residential Division of Crosland, LLC
EDUCATION MBA, University of South Florida
Prior to joining DDA, John was a Development Associate in the Residential Division of Crosland, LLC
John is a Manager/Principal of DDA Development.
EDUCATION BS, cum laude, College of Design, Construction & Planning, University of Florida
BS, cum laude, College of Design, Construction & Planning, University of Florida
KEVIN L. GARDNER
# Kevin Gardner DDA Development, LLC
United States Green Building Council, Board Member – Capital Area Chapter
Kevin served as Vice President of Construction for North American Properties, a nationwide development firm.
### Project Manager - WPC
### Project Manager - Culpepper Construction Company, Inc.
### Partner - DDA Development (Current) Sep 2021 - Present (5 years and 1 month) in Tampa, Florida, United States
### Partner - DDA Development (Current) Sep 2021 - Present (5 years and 1 month) in Tampa, Florida, United States
Kevin is the most recent Member of DDA Development. He has constructed and developed over $250m worth of multi-family units, including affordable housing, student housing, and mixed-use market rate development.
### Partner - DDA Development (Current)
He has constructed and developed over $250m worth of multi-family units, including affordable housing, student housing, and mixed-use market rate development.
A Florida licensed GC, Kevin has intimate knowledge of building systems and construction means and methods.
A Florida licensed GC, Kevin has intimate knowledge of building systems and construction means and methods.
LEED AP BD + C
Kevin served as Vice President of Construction for North American Properties, a nationwide development firm.
Kevin is the most recent Member of DDA Development.
TitleVP Boyd, Victoria 1215 N Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602
TitleVP Boyd, Victoria
TitleVP Boyd, Victoria
TitleVP Boyd, Victoria 1215 N Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nolen | St. Petersburg, United States | residential for sale | 311 | 23 | — | — | — | 2021 | April 23, 2021 | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 | Jul 2025 | +20.5 mo (+19.0 to +22.0) | sourced | completed |
| Casa Marti | Tampa, United States Ybor City | residential for rent, retail | 1271 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jul 2024 | Oct 2024 | +3.0 mo (+3.0 to +3.0) | estimated | completed |
| Motocave Luxury Car Condo | St. Petersburg, United States | other | 431 | — | — | — | — | 2021 | December 18, 2021 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 | +16.5 mo (+10.0 to +23.0) | sourced | completed |
| Casa Gomez | Tampa, United States Ybor City | office, retail | — | — | — | — | — | 2021 | August 17, 2021 | Jul 2022 – Sep 2022 | Apr 2024 | +20.0 mo (+19.0 to +21.0) | estimated | completed |
| Arlington Office Renovation — 2023 update | Tampa, United States | office | — | — | — | — | — | 2011 | 2011 | — | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| The Heights at Gracepoint | Tampa, United States Seminole Heights East | residential for rent | 641 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | May 2021 | Dec 2020 | −5.0 mo (−5.0 to −5.0) | sourced | completed |
| Icaria on Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, United States | residential for rent | 2361 | — | — | — | — | 2018 | October 31, 2018 | Mar 2020 – May 2020 | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | +2.5 mo (−4.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Pearl | Tampa, United States Tampa Heights | residential for rent, retail | 3141 | — | — | — | — | 2016 | June 28, 2016 | Sep 2017 | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | +9.5 mo (+4.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Salvador | St. Petersburg, United States | residential for sale, retail | 741 | — | — | — | — | 2014 | October 17th | Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 | Apr 2017 | +5.5 mo (+4.0 to +7.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Graham at Gracepoint | Tampa, United States Seminole Heights East | residential for rent | 901 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | — | not scorable | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
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| Profile last researched | October 10, 2026 |
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