Pearlstone Partners develops and manages high-end condominiums, multifamily, hospitality, office, and mixed-use properties in Austin and Central Texas. Its urban, pedestrian-oriented projects target homebuyers, investors, and residents seeking luxury ownership, flexible stays, and professionally managed amenities in distinctive central neighborhoods.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The CodeZilker, Austin152 units | 9.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 Airbnb 4.9/5, 4.9/5, 4.8/5, 4.9/5, 4.9/5, 4.8/5 · 125 reviews · airbnb.com Tripadvisor 4.8/5, 4.9/5, 4.9/5, 4.8/5 · 116 reviews · tripadvisor.co.nz Combined from 10 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.9. |
Airbnb provides the largest published review base at 4.92/5 from 125 guest reviews, converting to 9.8 under the requested curve; Tripadvisor is closely aligned at 4.9/5 from 116 reviews. The written feedback is overwhelmingly positive on rooms, cleanliness, staff and location, with only isolated minor complaints, so the commentary adjustment produces 9.9; no structure score is assigned because no applicable structural review rating or physical-condition review evidence was found. | Not found in sources: Limited long-term resident evidence | ||
no notes returned no links returned | Published guest feedback is strongly favorable: reviewers describe the suites as “spotless and well appointed,” praise the “full kitchen and in-room washer and dryer,” and call staff “really friendly and helpful.” The main specific drawbacks in the reviews were a $35-per-night parking charge and, in one review, “no phone in the hotel room”; the Tripadvisor summary also notes occasional noise, although the same summary characterizes the property as generally quiet. | ||
| Parkside at MuellerMueller, Austin, Texas209 units | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps building aggregate of 4.5/5 from 14 reviews sets the level, converting to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. Repeated positive commentary on upkeep, management, amenities, location and community supports a modest upward adjustment, while the negative comments reviewed were either pre-completion construction noise or a single area concern rather than recurring post-completion building failures. The developer's current portfolio page states the project was completed in 2024, so earlier construction-era comments are treated as historical context rather than current completion evidence. | Not found in sources: No defect reports found · No leak reports found · No plumbing reports found · No HVAC reports found · No lift-failure reports found | Not found in sources: Limited review history · No recurring management complaint | |
no notes returned no links returned | The published reviews are mostly favorable about daily life: one resident says the unit and common areas are “well maintained” and management is “professional and responsive,” while another calls the building “gorgeous” and praises its design, amenities and atmosphere. The main negative feedback includes a 2/5 review mentioning “a large number of homeless individuals around the area” and a 1/5 review complaining that construction was “so loud” before the building was complete; those are not recurring post-completion operational failures in the material reviewed. | ||
| VesperRainey Street Historic District, Austin, Texas284 units | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
The largest published review set is Birdeye’s 4.5/5 from 11 reviews, which converts to 8.5 under the required curve and sets the level. The smaller 4.1/5 set has fewer than 10 reviews and therefore cannot serve as a scoring dissenter; repeated praise modestly lifts the result, while no structure score is assigned because no structure-specific rating was published. | Not found in sources: No structural failure reported · No recurring structural complaint identified · No published plumbing complaint · No published HVAC complaint · No published electrical complaint · No published leak or waterproofing complaint | Not found in sources: Limited independent review volume · No recurring management complaint identified · No recurring security complaint identified · No recurring upkeep complaint identified | |
The available written feedback describes Vesper as “a very modern and well maintained building” and praises its high-end finishes; another reviewer says the building is “very quiet even being so close to the highway.” No reviewed source published a structure-specific rating or reported flooding, lift failure, leaks, plumbing, HVAC or electrical problems, so the structural assessment remains limited to those observations. | Daily-life feedback is strongly favorable: reviewers call the concierge “top notch,” say staff are “friendly, responsive,” and praise the building’s pool, gym, lounge, views and quietness. The main negative is not a recurring building-operations failure: one reviewer says a sales-recommended contractor was “now ghosting us,” while the available review pages do not show repeated complaints about management, security or common-area upkeep. | ||
| Axiom EastEast Austin, Austin60 units | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
The only published building-specific aggregate located is Google’s reported 5.0/5 from three reviews. Its direct conversion is 10, but because the rating has fewer than 10 reviews the rules cap the result within one point of 6.5; no recurring complaint or praise theme was established from individually read review text. | Not found in sources: No published structural complaints found · No published plumbing complaints found · No published HVAC complaints found · No published electrical complaints found · No published leak or waterproofing complaints found | Not found in sources: No published management complaints found · No published staff complaints found · No published security complaints found · No published upkeep complaints found · No published amenity complaints found | |
No individual review text or published building-condition rating was available in the material read, so there is no raw infrastructure feedback to quote. The published building descriptions identify modern finishes, secured parking, key-fob access and climate-controlled corridors, but these are amenities or specifications rather than resident-reported condition evidence. | No individual review text was accessible to quote, so the available review evidence is limited to the reported 5.0/5 aggregate from three Google reviews. Independent building descriptions highlight the rooftop terrace, courtyard, parcel lockers, secured garage parking and East 7th Street walkability, but those descriptions are not substitutes for resident commentary. | ||
| Natiivo AustinRainey Street District, Austin249 units | 7.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps supplies the largest published review base, 4.3/5 from 137 reviews, which converts to 7.0/10 under the specified curve. The Casago reviews are more favorable but have a much smaller base, while Tripadvisor is negative but has only three reviews; the recurring cancellation complaint modestly offsets the repeated praise for views, location, cleanliness and amenities. Structural scoring remains null because the located evidence contains unit-level observations rather than a building-wide structural rating. | |||
Published guest feedback describes the building and units as modern, clean and bright, with one reviewer reporting “good soundproofing” and another a “fast and quiet elevator.” The available infrastructure complaints are unit- or stay-specific rather than evidence of a building-wide defect: one guest reported “water pressure was slim to none” and a leaking faucet, while another said hot water ran low once and the AC required a passcode; no published review located here establishes a structural failure, flooding or widespread systems problem. | Daily-life feedback is strongly positive about the rooftop, views, walkability, coffee/bar and cleanliness: one reviewer described “a coffee shop/bar in the lobby” and a “breathtaking rooftop pool area,” while another called the location “unbeatable.” Operational negatives include a reviewer warning that bookings were cancelled after payment, parking described as difficult and costly, and a pool criticized as too small and largely only four inches deep. | ||
| Cascade CondominiumsOld West Austin, Austin115 units | 5.8/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 | 5.8/ 10 |
The only building-specific published aggregate located is Google’s 3.6/5 from 8 reviews, which is below the 10-review anchor threshold; under the supplied rule its converted level is held near 6.5 rather than treated as a stable market anchor. The small written sample contains four negative and one mixed review, including severe leak/mold and security allegations, so the resident-experience score is reduced to 5.8 and the structure component to 5.5. Because the resident evidence is limited and several complaints are from older reviews, this is an evidence-constrained assessment as of October 11, 2026. | |||
The published resident feedback contains a serious infrastructure complaint: one reviewer reported major leaks on two occasions, a nearly month-long wait for a site visit, mold in the walls, water damage and bubbling walls. No published structural rating or engineering report was located; the pool inspection record is operational rather than a building-condition review and shows a 2023 failure followed by passes in 2025 and September 2026. | The development and listing material emphasizes a resident clubhouse, co-working spaces, fitness studio, pool and secured parking, while the available resident feedback is much less favorable. Reviews report that "half the packages" were stolen, a truck was broken into inside the supposedly secure garage, and leak remediation took nearly a month to reach a site visit; the record is limited and partly old, so current operating conditions remain uncertain. |
Pearlstone announced a partnership with Viceroy Hotels & Residences to launch Viceroy Residences Austin, its first residential project in Texas.
AvantStay provides professional hospitality management and operates The Code's hotel-residence experience.
The partnership made the brokerage the exclusive listing agency for Pearlstone's portfolio and pipeline of condominiums, while Pearlstone took a minority ownership interest.
Benefit Street Partners provided the $154.5 million construction loan for The Belvedere.
Pearlstone Partners has announced a partnership with Viceroy Hotels & Residences to launch Viceroy Residences Austin, the global brand’s first residential project in Texas.
Pearlstone Partners has announced a partnership with Viceroy Hotels & Residences to launch Viceroy Residences Austin, the global brand’s first residential project in Texas.
Through a unique ownership model, The Code invites residents to stay, own, and return—offering the benefits of real ownership with the ease of professional hospitality management by AvantStay.
Through a unique ownership model, The Code invites residents to stay, own, and return—offering the benefits of real ownership with the ease of professional hospitality management by AvantStay.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as Pearlstone expands its reach into the luxury real estate market, aligning its urban living developments with @properties lone star Christie's exceptional reputation and global presence.
@properties lone star Christie's International Real Estate will be the exclusive listing agency for Pearlstone's current portfolio of 682 units, valued at $935 million.
Benefit Street Partners provided the financing for the project, which broke ground on March 25.
Benefit Street Partners provided the financing for the project, which broke ground on March 25.
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| United States | active 7 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 7 of 7 |
| Mixed use | 3 of 7 |
| Hotel residences | 2 of 7 |
| Office | 2 of 7 |
| Retail | 2 of 7 |
We are thrilled to bring The Belvedere to life, a project that blends thoughtful design, luxury and connectivity to Austin’s vibrant urban landscape,Pearlstone Partners Mar 31, 2025https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearlstone-partners-breaks-ground-and-secures-154-5-million-loan-for-the-belvedere-in-downtown-austin-302414785.html
Bill Knauss has led the development, design, and construction of more than $3 billion in real estate assets.
Bill Knauss has led the development, design, and construction of more than $3 billion in real estate assets.
Bill Knauss has led the development, design, and construction of more than $3 billion in real estate assets.
Bill Knauss has led the development, design, and construction of more than $3 billion in real estate assets.
# Bill Knauss
# Bill Knauss
Mar 31, 2025
SOURCE Pearlstone Partners
We are thrilled to bring The Belvedere to life, a project that blends thoughtful design, luxury and connectivity to Austin’s vibrant urban landscape,
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearlstone-partners-breaks-ground-and-secures-154-5-million-loan-for-the-belvedere-in-downtown-austin-302414785.html
As CEO and a founding partner of Pearlstone Partners, Bill Knauss brings over 25 years of real estate development expertise, encompassing national and international projects.
As CEO and a founding partner of Pearlstone Partners, Bill Knauss brings over 25 years of real estate development expertise, encompassing national and international projects.
As CEO and a founding partner of Pearlstone Partners, Bill Knauss brings over 25 years of real estate development expertise, encompassing national and international projects.
As CEO and a founding partner of Pearlstone Partners, Bill Knauss brings over 25 years of real estate development expertise, encompassing national and international projects.
Bill Knauss has led the development, design, and construction of more than $3 billion in real estate assets.
As CEO and a founding partner of Pearlstone Partners, Bill Knauss brings over 25 years of real estate development expertise, encompassing national and international projects.
Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas State University and is a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designee.
Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas State University and is a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designee.
# Chris Zaiontz, CCIM
# Chris Zaiontz, CCIM
January 21, 2025
The Real Deal
https://therealdeal.com/texas/austin/2025/01/21/pearlstone-buys-into-mootys-properties-christies/
Chris Zaiontz serves as President and Partner at Pearlstone Partners, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth.
Chris Zaiontz serves as President and Partner at Pearlstone Partners, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth.
Chris Zaiontz serves as President and Partner at Pearlstone Partners, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth.
Chris Zaiontz serves as President and Partner at Pearlstone Partners, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth.
Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas State University and is a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designee.
Chris Zaiontz serves as President and Partner at Pearlstone Partners, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth.
Prior to joining Pearlstone Partners, Jerry was an attorney with Winstead PC in the firm’s Real Estate Development and Investments practice group.
Prior to joining Pearlstone Partners, Jerry was an attorney with Winstead PC in the firm’s Real Estate Development and Investments practice group.
Prior to joining Pearlstone Partners, Jerry was an attorney with Winstead PC in the firm’s Real Estate Development and Investments practice group.
Prior to joining Pearlstone Partners, Jerry was an attorney with Winstead PC in the firm’s Real Estate Development and Investments practice group.
# Jerry Lott, Jr.
# Jerry Lott, Jr.
Prior to joining Pearlstone Partners, Jerry was an attorney with Winstead PC in the firm’s Real Estate Development and Investments practice group.
As Vice President of Development and General Counsel, Jerry Lott, Jr. oversees Pearlstone Partner’s legal affairs.
As Vice President of Development and General Counsel, Jerry Lott, Jr. oversees Pearlstone Partner’s legal affairs.
As Vice President of Development and General Counsel, Jerry Lott, Jr. oversees Pearlstone Partner’s legal affairs.
As Vice President of Development and General Counsel, Jerry Lott, Jr. oversees Pearlstone Partner’s legal affairs.
As Vice President of Development and General Counsel, Jerry Lott, Jr. oversees Pearlstone Partner’s legal affairs.
As Vice President of Development and General Counsel, Jerry Lott, Jr. oversees Pearlstone Partner’s legal affairs.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Concrete Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Concrete Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
# Jason Major
# Jason Major
As Vice President of Design and Construction at Pearlstone Partners, Jason oversees concept development, design, and delivery for new construction projects.
As Vice President of Design and Construction at Pearlstone Partners, Jason oversees concept development, design, and delivery for new construction projects.
As Vice President of Design and Construction at Pearlstone Partners, Jason oversees concept development, design, and delivery for new construction projects.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Concrete Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Concrete Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
As Vice President of Design and Construction at Pearlstone Partners, Jason oversees concept development, design, and delivery for new construction projects.
# Kelly Welch
As VP of Operations at Pearlstone Partners, Kelly utilizes her industry knowledge and skills to provide oversight of the day-to-day accounting processes and procedures and ensures a smooth transition from pursuit phase to close out for all projects.
As VP of Operations at Pearlstone Partners, Kelly utilizes her industry knowledge and skills to provide oversight of the day-to-day accounting processes and procedures and ensures a smooth transition from pursuit phase to close out for all projects.
As VP of Operations at Pearlstone Partners, Kelly utilizes her industry knowledge and skills to provide oversight of the day-to-day accounting processes and procedures and ensures a smooth transition from pursuit phase to close out for all projects.
As VP of Operations at Pearlstone Partners, Kelly utilizes her industry knowledge and skills to provide oversight of the day-to-day accounting processes and procedures and ensures a smooth transition from pursuit phase to close out for all projects.
As VP of Operations at Pearlstone Partners, Kelly utilizes her industry knowledge and skills to provide oversight of the day-to-day accounting processes and procedures and ensures a smooth transition from pursuit phase to close out for all projects.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 and has been an active Realtor since 2020.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 and has been an active Realtor since 2020.
# Jon Koeppe
# Jon Koeppe
As Director of Investments at Pearlstone Partners, Jon Koeppe oversees underwriting and budget analysis for projects from acquisition through completion, ensuring financial viability and alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
As Director of Investments at Pearlstone Partners, Jon Koeppe oversees underwriting and budget analysis for projects from acquisition through completion, ensuring financial viability and alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
As Director of Investments at Pearlstone Partners, Jon Koeppe oversees underwriting and budget analysis for projects from acquisition through completion, ensuring financial viability and alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 and has been an active Realtor since 2020.
As Director of Investments at Pearlstone Partners, Jon Koeppe oversees underwriting and budget analysis for projects from acquisition through completion, ensuring financial viability and alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
As Director of Investments at Pearlstone Partners, Jon Koeppe oversees underwriting and budget analysis for projects from acquisition through completion, ensuring financial viability and alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Code | Austin, United States Zilker | residential for sale, hotel residences, mixed use | 1521 | five | — | — | — | 2023 | March 2023 | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025 | Feb 2026 | +9.0 mo (+8.0 to +10.0) | estimated | completed |
| Vesper | Austin, Texas, United States Rainey Street Historic District | residential for sale | 2841 | 41 | — | USD 165m investment announced | — | 2022 | 04/27/2022 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | Apr 2024 | −2.5 mo (−8.0 to +3.0) | estimated | completed |
| Parkside at Mueller | Austin, Texas, United States Mueller | mixed use, residential for sale, office, retail | 2091 | six | — | — | — | 2021 | Q2 2021 | May 2023 – Aug 2023 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | +12.0 mo (+5.0 to +19.0) | sourced | completed |
| Cascade Condominiums | Austin, United States Old West Austin | residential for sale, office | 1151 | 5 | — | — | — | 2020 | November 2020 | Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | −0.5 mo (−7.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Axiom East | Austin, United States East Austin | mixed use, residential for sale, retail | 601 | — | — | — | — | 2020 | March 11 | Oct 2020 – Dec 2020 | Apr 2021 – Jun 2021 | +6.0 mo (+4.0 to +8.0) | sourced | completed |
| Natiivo Austin | Austin, United States Rainey Street District | residential for sale, hotel residences | 2491 | 33 | — | — | — | 2019 | August 15, 2019 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | 0.0 mo (−11.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| HŌM | Austin, United States Govalle | residential for sale | 591 | — | — | — | — | 2019 | September 5 | — | Dec 2020 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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