Stiles is a privately held, family-owned commercial real estate developer and services platform. It builds and manages office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, residential, and renewable-energy projects across the Southeast United States for institutional, corporate, retail, residential, and community users and tenants.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellsworth at Midtown PlantationMidtown Plantation, Plantation315 units | 9.2/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 RentCafe 5/5 · 3 reviews · rentcafe.com RentCafe publishes 5/5 from 3 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.9. | 7.7/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5, 5/5, 5/5, 5/5, 4.5/5, 5/5 · 3 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: 7.7. |
Apartments.com provides the largest qualifying review base, 4.9/5 from 19 renter reviews, which converts to an 8.5 anchor under the specified curve. RentCafe’s smaller 5.0/5 aggregate and sub-scores are consistent with a strong resident experience, while the written noise complaint and limited management-access complaint temper the anchor slightly; no material cross-platform disagreement was established. | |||
No recurring structural defect, plumbing failure, HVAC failure or leak theme was established in the building-specific material reviewed. RentCafe published a 5.0/5 maintenance sub-score from 3 reviews, and one resident said maintenance “completes requests quickly”; the negative report concerned operational noise from an elevator and doors rather than a structural failure. | Residents repeatedly describe the staff as attentive and professional, with praise including “The level of customer service from the staff is out of this world,” while other reviews call the community clean and the amenities “awesome.” One November 2023 resident reported that a howling elevator and slamming metal doors disrupted work and sleep, and said leasing-office calls went unanswered; Apartment List also recorded a complaint about residents’ failure to clean up after themselves and their dogs. | ||
| Parkway Village at St. JohnsWorld Commerce Center, St. Augustine | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 Wheree 8.5/10, 9.2/10, 9/10 · 1 review · parkway-village-at-st-johns.wheree.com Combined from 3 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. |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4.7/5 from 197 reviews is the largest review base and converts to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. The published written material is strongly positive about cleanliness, service and amenities, so the score receives a modest commentary uplift; the small Wheree rating set is reported but excluded from scoring. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published reviews describe a generally positive day-to-day experience: one reviewer called it “My favorite Publix by far. Great service,” while another praised the “second storey deck complete with tables and chairs and a TV.” The review summary also notes that the location can become crowded during peak hours, and a 4-star review mentioned that it lacked some staple foods. | ||
| Alluvion Las OlasLas Olas, Fort Lauderdale380 units | 8.6/ 10 | 8.2/ 10 | 8.0/ 10 |
LocalityBiz supplies the largest directly published review aggregate among the comparable resident/building pages used here, at 4.7/5 from 403 reviews, which converts to 9.4 under the specified curve. Google’s 4.6/5 from 466 reviews is close and therefore does not overturn the anchor; the reported complaints and praise lower the evidence-based resident score to 8.0, while the structure score remains higher because most physical-condition feedback is positive but limited by elevator and upkeep reports. | |||
Residents frequently describe the building as modern, clean and well maintained; one review called the finishes “very high quality,” while another said the building was “always impeccably clean.” Countervailing reports describe elevators that “never” worked during one resident’s first three weeks, dirty hallways, and construction dust/noise affecting balconies and windows. These are resident observations rather than an engineering inspection, and the elevator and construction reports are not evidence that the condition remained current on October 14, 2026. | The dominant operational feedback is positive: residents praise a “phenomenal” concierge, friendly staff, quick maintenance and a strong community, while Apartments.com reviews repeatedly call management professional and responsive. Negative accounts describe unanswered calls, a messy gym, dirty pool grounds and intrusive neighboring construction; these complaints are published review feedback, but their present-day status as of October 14, 2026 is uncertain where the underlying review is older. | ||
| The Lindley at Grove 98Wake Forest232 units | 8.3/ 10 | 6.0/ 10 | 8.3/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest review base and sets the level at 4.5/5, which converts to 8.5/10. The reported recurring operational and systems complaints justify a modest downward adjustment, partly offset by repeated praise for staff, maintenance and amenities; the structure sub-score is lower because the written evidence specifically reports water, HVAC, leak and noise problems. | |||
Reviewers describe the property as “new, clean, safe, modern,” but infrastructure complaints are substantial. Reports include “a reoccurring sulfur smell” affecting multiple residents, heating that produced a “mold/mildew” smell, AC and heater failures, and leaks appearing in the gym and clubhouse during storms. | Daily-life feedback praises the staff—one resident wrote, “The office staff are fantastic,” and multiple reviewers called staff friendly, helpful and accommodating. The main operational drag is connectivity: reviewers report internet outages “multiple times a week,” while another says the management team is “like a Rollercoaster” because someone new arrives every few months; amenities and events are otherwise frequently praised. | ||
| The Main Las OlasLas Olas, Fort Lauderdale341 units | 7.9/ 10 | 7.6/ 10 | 8.0/ 10 |
The Google resident aggregate of 4.2/5 from 157 reviews sets the level and converts to 7.6/10 under the supplied curve. The smaller Apartments.com aggregate is materially more favorable, while the written complaints and repeated praise support a modest net upward adjustment rather than replacing the anchor. Structure is scored only from the limited resident reports about maintenance, hot water, finishes and elevators; living reflects the stronger body of amenity and management commentary. | |||
Resident-platform material describes a modern, “immaculately maintained” building with attractive finishes and amenities. One renter reported that there was “no hot water at all” by day eight and also cited a stained dishwasher; the same review described extended waits for the reserved elevator during move-in. These are resident reports, not an engineering inspection, and the published ratings do not isolate structural systems. | Published resident reviews frequently praise the staff as “professional and responsive,” the pool, gym, lounges, work areas and on-site grocery, while describing the community as friendly and well maintained. Counterevidence includes occasional elevator waits and package delays, plus one serious complaint that management’s attitude changed after leasing and that move-in and maintenance problems were unresolved; the available evidence is therefore positive but not uniformly so. | ||
| Grove 98 Retail Center Phase 1Wake Forest | 7.5/ 10 | 7.6/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 |
Apartments.com provides the largest published review base found, with a 4.2/5 blended rating from 15 renter reviews, converting to 7.6 before commentary. The reported operational and systems complaints modestly reduce that anchor, while the positive themes broadly offset part of the reduction. The evidence is mainly for The Lindley at Grove 98, so the score is an indicative cluster-adjacent residential reading rather than a direct retail-center rating. | |||
Residents variously described the property as “well maintained” and “very clean and nice,” while others reported recurring sulfur-smelling water, musty odors when heat runs, AC failures and leaks in the gym and clubhouse. These are resident reports about the adjacent Lindley at Grove 98 residential component, not an engineering inspection of the Phase 1 retail structures, so structural conclusions for the retail center remain uncertain. | Published renter reviews repeatedly praise “friendly, caring staff,” “wonderful” amenities and the location close to food and shopping. The main operational criticism is repeated WhiteSky outage trouble—one reviewer said work from home became “a nightmare”—although other residents described staff and maintenance as “amazing”; these reviews concern the Lindley residential component beside the retail center rather than retail-store customer service. | ||
| Peabody UnionSouth Bank / Rolling Mill Hill, Nashville355 units | 7.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
Apartment List publishes a 4.0/5 overall rating for Olive at Peabody Union, but does not state a review count; under the supplied rule, the score is kept within one point of 6.5 because the anchor base is below ten reviews or unstated. The visible Bozzuto reviews are predominantly positive about staff and amenities but include serious dissatisfaction with management handling; no structural score is assigned because no physical-condition rating or review evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Visible resident feedback is mixed but mostly favorable: reviewers call the amenities “incredible,” describe the leasing process as “very smooth,” and praise the property manager for helping residents get situated. Two visible reviews are sharply negative, including one calling it “by far the worst experience I’ve had” and another referring to “recurring issues and the way they have been handled by management.” |
we maintain regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Orlando, Nashville, TN, as well as a full-service development office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
we maintain regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Orlando, Nashville, TN, as well as a full-service development office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
we maintain regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Orlando, Nashville, TN, as well as a full-service development office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
we maintain regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Orlando, Nashville, TN, as well as a full-service development office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
we maintain regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Orlando, Nashville, TN, as well as a full-service development office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
we maintain regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Orlando, Nashville, TN, as well as a full-service development office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Joint venture partner with Stiles and PGIM Real Estate developing Peabody Union, a mixed-use Nashville destination with retail, dining, office and luxury residential uses.
Joint venture and financing partner for Peabody Union and other Stiles developments, providing real-estate investment and financing capital.
Administrative agent and sole bookrunner for the Peabody Union construction financing and arranger of the lender syndicate.
Member of the lender syndicate providing construction financing for Peabody Union.
Member of the lender syndicate providing construction financing for Peabody Union.
Member of the lender syndicate providing construction financing for Peabody Union.
Joint venture partner developing a luxury multifamily/mixed-use tower in Charlotte’s South End.
Charlotte-based partner with which Stiles acquired Shopper’s Haven Retail Center in Pompano Beach for $30M.
Development partner for 2121 Crestmoor, a boutique mid-rise apartment community with ground-floor retail in Nashville.
Property manager for Stiles’ downtown Fort Lauderdale apartment community.
Named by Stiles as a major U.S. lending relationship supporting its long-term financing relationships.
Named by Stiles as a major U.S. lending relationship supporting its long-term financing relationships.
Named by Stiles as a major U.S. lending relationship supporting its long-term financing relationships.
Named by Stiles as a distinguished repeat client and strategic relationship.
Joint venture partners Stiles, Hensler Development Group, and PGIM Real Estate, the real estate investment and financing business of PGIM, ... announced they have broken ground on Peabody Union in Nashville, TN.
Joint venture partners Stiles, Hensler Development Group, and PGIM Real Estate, the real estate investment and financing business of PGIM, ... announced they have broken ground on Peabody Union in Nashville, TN.
our financial strength and “human capital” have allowed us to build long-term relationships with major U.S. lenders such as Blackstone (NYSE: BX), PNC Bank (NYSE: PNC), Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC), Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), and JP Morgan Chase & Company (NYSE: JPM).
our financial strength and “human capital” have allowed us to build long-term relationships with major U.S. lenders such as Blackstone (NYSE: BX), PNC Bank (NYSE: PNC), Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC), Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), and JP Morgan Chase & Company (NYSE: JPM).
our financial strength and “human capital” have allowed us to build long-term relationships with major U.S. lenders such as Blackstone (NYSE: BX), PNC Bank (NYSE: PNC), Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC), Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), and JP Morgan Chase & Company (NYSE: JPM).
Stiles’ long-standing commitment to excellence ... has earned the Company our extensive list of distinguished repeat clients, including Shorenstein, Huizenga Holdings, PGIM, EverWest and The Rockefeller Group.
The JV has simultaneously closed on its construction financing led by Wells Fargo, as Administrative Agent and Sole Bookrunner, who arranged a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase, Stifel Bank & Trust and National Exchange Bank & Trust.
The JV has simultaneously closed on its construction financing led by Wells Fargo, as Administrative Agent and Sole Bookrunner, who arranged a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase, Stifel Bank & Trust and National Exchange Bank & Trust.
The JV has simultaneously closed on its construction financing led by Wells Fargo, as Administrative Agent and Sole Bookrunner, who arranged a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase, Stifel Bank & Trust and National Exchange Bank & National Exchange Bank & Trust.
The JV has simultaneously closed on its construction financing led by Wells Fargo, as Administrative Agent and Sole Bookrunner, who arranged a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase, Stifel Bank & Trust and National Exchange Bank & Trust.
Catalyst Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based real estate development and investment firm, recently formed a joint venture with 70-year-old real estate development firm Stiles to develop an ultra-luxury multifamily/mixed-use tower
Stiles acquired Shopper’s Haven located in Pompano Beach, FL with partner Charlotte-based FCA Partners for $30M.
Under Development in Partnership with Material Ventures | Luxury, Boutique Mid-rise Apartment Community with Ground Floor Retail
The apartment community will be managed by Greystar, a global leader in rental housing services.
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| United States | active 9 projects tracked |
| Retail | 6 of 9 |
| Residential, for rent | 5 of 9 |
| Office | 3 of 9 |
| Mixed use | 2 of 9 |
We’ve seen a transition we’ve been able to be a part of: making Fort Lauderdale a more vibrant, active 24-hour city.Venice Magazine 2016-10-11https://www.stiles.com/media/3326/
E-Mail (kenneth.stiles@stiles.com)
We’ve seen a transition we’ve been able to be a part of: making Fort Lauderdale a more vibrant, active 24-hour city.
Mr. Kenneth Stiles took the helm as CEO of Stiles in early 2017 as Terry Stiles transitioned to Chairman.
Mr. Kenneth Stiles took the helm as CEO of Stiles in early 2017 as Terry Stiles transitioned to Chairman.
As CEO, Mr. Stiles serves on the company’s board of directors, executive committee, investment review committee and business development committee.
With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Elon University in North Carolina, Mr. Stiles began his career as an assistant development manager, gaining experience on many of Stiles’ most prominent office projects.
CEO and Board Director
We invest through development and we invest through the acquisition of real estate.South Florida Business Journal 2023-08-23https://www.stiles.com/media/podcast-stiles-scott-maclaren-on-current-building-challenges-and-the-next-big-trends-in-real-estate/
E-Mail (scott.maclaren@stiles.com)
Prior to joining Stiles, Mr. MacLaren worked in the finance division of Sony Corporation.
We invest through development and we invest through the acquisition of real estate.
As President of Stiles and a member of the company’s executive leadership team, Mr. MacLaren is focused on day-to-day operations and overall strategy.
Since joining Stiles in 1999, Mr. MacLaren has held roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of finance, acquisitions, asset management, and development.
President and Board Director
It’s entirely consistent with the projects we have in our pipeline here in South Florida,Bisnow 2013-03-21https://www.bisnow.com/news/south-florida/commercial-real-estate/demand-for-south-florida-apartments-to-stay-robust-34455
E-Mail (rocco.ferrera@stiles.com)
He spent the previous five years as an asset manager with Lennar Partners in Miami Beach, handling numerous types of commercial real estate assets, underwriting CMBS investments, and coordinating various loan workouts.
It’s entirely consistent with the projects we have in our pipeline here in South Florida,
As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Rocco Ferrera is responsible for the strategic planning, direction and oversight of all properties owned and controlled by Stiles and its related partnerships.
Under his direction, highly specialized professionals handle all investment capital raises as well as JV structuring, financing, asset management and disposition of real estate.
Chief Investment Officer and Board Advisor
We believe there is significant opportunity for growth throughout these marketsStiles 2015-09-02https://www.stiles.com/news/stiles-promotes-jeff-mcdonough-to-lead-multifamily-real-estate-division/
Mr. McDonough earned a Master of Science in Real Estate and Urban Analysis from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Richmond, Virginia, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.
E-Mail (jeffrey.mcdonough@stiles.com)
We believe there is significant opportunity for growth throughout these markets
Jeff McDonough serves as the Chief Development Officer of Stiles, with responsibility for the company’s ground-up development activities and strategy.
In this capacity, he oversees the teams that identify, conceptualize, execute and lease new retail, office and multifamily development and tenant interior build-out projects throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Nashville, Tennessee.
Chief Development Officer and Board Advisor
The most important thing my mentor taught me was to listen to everything before making a decision.South Florida Business Journal 2020-01-30https://www.stiles.com/news/stiles-cfo-robert-esposito-wins-sfbj-cfo-award/
Mr. Esposito earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Florida State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
E-Mail (robert.esposito@stiles.com)
The most important thing my mentor taught me was to listen to everything before making a decision.
As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Robert Esposito draws on his more than 35 years of experience in the financial sector.
He is responsible for all financial reporting, accounting, tax and budgeting areas, as well as the administrative, information technology and risk management functions for all Stiles departments and for the company’s real estate investment portfolio.
Chief Financial Officer and Board Advisor
E-Mail (tom.bluth@stiles.com)
He started his professional career in 1980 as a supervisor for Touche Ross & Co. in St. Louis. After five years, he became an assistant tax director for Southwestern Bell Corporation before moving to Florida in 1989.
Joining the company in 2016, Tom Bluth serves as Board Director and President of the Stiles Family Office, where he overseas investments and planning.
Joining the company in 2016, Tom Bluth serves as Board Director and President of the Stiles Family Office, where he overseas investments and planning.
He worked in Maryland from 2000-2003 before returning to Florida, where he was executive vice president, chief financial officer and general counsel for Ellis Diversified, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale.
President, Stiles Family Office, and Board Advisor
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
Subsequently completed; historical exception · Last checked: 2026-10-14
Original delivery commitment: Q1 2024. Source publication dates and resolution history are shown with the evidence below.
OVERDUE · late 2024 · Resolved historical case · The Spring 2024 Phase 2 delivery forecast was followed by a late-2024 actual completion statement.
delay_causesStiles completed development of the center in late 2024.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
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| Peabody Union | Nashville, United States South Bank / Rolling Mill Hill | mixed use, residential for rent, office, retail | 3551 | 27-story residential tower; six-story office building | 1,200,000 sq ft | — | — | 2022 | July 7, 2022 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | +24.0 mo (+13.0 to +35.0) | sourced | completed |
| Grove 98 Retail Center Phase 2 | Wake Forest, United States | retail | — | — | 24,281 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | Q1 2023 | Mar 2024 – May 2024 | Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 | +6.5 mo (+4.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| 110 East Office Tower | Charlotte, United States South End | office, retail | — | 23 | 370,000 sq ft | USD 186m other | — | 2019 | October 30, 2019 | May 2024 | Mar 2024 | dates under review | dates under review | completed |
| Grove 98 Retail Center Phase 1 | Wake Forest, United States | retail | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Apr 2023 – Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | +4.0 mo (+3.0 to +5.0) | estimated | completed |
| The Ellsworth at Midtown Plantation | Plantation, United States Midtown Plantation | residential for rent | 3151 | 8 | — | — | — | 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | +8.0 mo (+1.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Lindley at Grove 98 | Wake Forest, United States | residential for rent | 2321 | — | — | — | — | 2022 | July 6, 2022 | Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | −0.5 mo (−7.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Parkway Village at St. Johns | St. Augustine, United States World Commerce Center | retail | — | — | 52,070 sq ft | — | — | 2020 | first quarter of 2020 | — | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | — | not scorable | completed |
| The Main Las Olas | Fort Lauderdale, United States Las Olas | mixed use, office, residential for rent, retail | 3411 | 27 | 1,400,000 sq ft | — | — | 2018 | October 16, 2018 | Sep 2020 – Nov 2020 | Jul 2021 | +9.0 mo (+8.0 to +10.0) | estimated | completed |
| Alluvion Las Olas | Fort Lauderdale, United States Las Olas | residential for rent | 3801 | 43 | — | — | — | 2020 | June 17, 2020 | May 2020 | Aug 2020 | +3.0 mo (+3.0 to +3.0) | estimated | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 14, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 14, 2026 |
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