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Buwa Binitie

Buwa Binitie

Founder and CEO

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Corey Powell

Corey Powell

Chief Operating Officer

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Joel Patterson

Joel Patterson

SVP of Development

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Rex Cole

Rex Cole

SVP of Development, South

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Michael Nyamekye

Michael Nyamekye

Development Director, NYC

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Ariana Jones

Ariana Jones

Director of People and Culture

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Alexis Perry Flores

Alexis Perry-Flores

Controller, Development and Corporate Accounting

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No. 07

Tessa Hall

Tessa Hall

Founder and Principal

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Dantes Community Partners

Faria Management

Our Mission

Facilitate and enhance local urban economic development by designing and structuring innovative funding and financing solutions for affordable, workforce, and mixed-income housing and community-based real estate initiatives. Our success is driven by our technical expertise and our ability to extract value in even the most complex transactions—attributes that position us as leaders in the future of the alternative landscape.


Our Story

Fighters for the cause….and our cause is creating quality affordable housing for hard-working people.

From the basement of our founder’s home with a staff of two in 2006, Dantes Partners has grown into a boutique real estate development and advisory practice specializing in complex real estate transactions.

In the spirit of our firm’s namesake, Edmond Dantes, one of Alexander Dumas’ most enduring characters, we trust that when you work with us, you’ll find that we are unabashed dreamers and precise doers. We help you make sense of your real estate development and management problems; we creatively map-out solutions out of seemingly unconquerable odds; we gravitate towards complex deals most development firms would turn down. Since our start we have grown into a real estate and social impact conglomerate that included property, asset, and construction management. Dumas Collective is now the holdings company of Dantes Partners, Faria Management, Dantes Community Partners and No.07. The firm now operates across the Mid-Atlantic region with offices in Washington, DC, and New York. We specialize in making the impossible possible.

Whether developing for our own portfolio or helping others to finance their developments, Dantes Partners brings the same level of expertise and commitment to every project. Your project is our passion and mission.

Awards

  • 2024 MHN Excellence Awards Best Value-Add Renovation, Silver (Delta Pearl)
  • 2024 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best in American Living™ (BALA) Silver Award, Affordable Multifamily (Station U & O)
  • 2024 Washington Business Journal Largest Companies Owned by People of Color in Greater D.C. (#17)
  • 2023 Delta Associates Best Washington/Baltimore Boutique Apartment Community Award (Intersect at O)
  • 2023 DC Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year
  • 2022 Washington Business Journal, Power 100 Class
  • 2022 District of Columbia Building Industry (DCBIA) Association Developer of the Year
  • 2022 National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA), Award of Multifamily Excellence (Livingston Place at Southern Avenue)
  • 2021 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Best in American Living Platinum Award: Affordable Multifamily Category (Capitol Vista)
  • 2021 Washington Business Journal, Power 100 Class
  • 2018 Affordable Housing Finance, Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers (#10)
  • 2017 HAND Best Small Affordable Housing Project (Girard Street Apartments)
  • 2017 LOCUS – Richard Baron Award for Affordable Housing Leadership
  • 2016 Manna Inc. American Dream Award
  • 2016 Affordable Housing Finance Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers
  • 2016 African American Real Estate Professionals Developer of the Year Award
  • 2015 HAND Best Small Affordable Housing Project (Justice Park Apartments)
  • 2015 Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leaders Awardee
  • 2010 African American Real Estate Professionals Economic Development Awardee
  • 2003 Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50

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Taking the complexity out of luxury affordable housing®

Earlier this month, our Dantes Partners team had t Earlier this month, our Dantes Partners team had the chance to attend AAREP DC’s 20th Annual Gala! What an incredible evening celebrating community, connection, and the transformative impact this organization continues to make.

As a long-time sponsor, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing AAREP’s dedication and growth firsthand. Huge congratulations to AAREP on reaching this remarkable milestone of 30 years of making a difference! Your commitment to the community is truly inspiring, and we’re honored to support your mission.

Here’s to many more years of powerful work, meaningful partnerships, and positive change ahead.

#AAREPDCproud #ProudSponsor #DCRealEstate
We’re excited to share that our Chief Operating We’re excited to share that our Chief Operating Officer, Corey Powell, will be a featured mentor at tomorrow’s @aarepdmv Young Professionals Mentor Speed Networking event! 

This is a fantastic opportunity for young professionals in real estate to connect with experienced leaders and gain valuable insights. Corey is looking forward to meeting aspiring professionals and sharing his expertise.

If you’re in the DC area and looking to expand your network while learning from industry leaders, we encourage you to attend!

Congratulations to AAREP Washington, DC, on 30 years of empowering African American real estate professionals!

#DumasCollective#RealEstate #Mentorship #Networking #AAREP #ProfessionalDevelopment #DCRealEstate
Last week, we celebrated a significant milestone: Last week, we celebrated a significant milestone: the ribbon-cutting of Park Morton Apartments! This beautiful 142-unit, fully affordable community in DC’s Park View neighborhood represents our unwavering commitment to Luxury Affordable Housing® and the families who call it home. The five-story building includes 40 replacement units for returning Park Morton residents, offering studios and one-, two-, and four-bedroom apartments to households earning 0-80% of the area median income. Community amenities include a parking garage, fitness center, rooftop lounge, two courtyards, a Kids Hub lounge, a Tech Hub coworking space, a resident lounge, and covered bike storage.
 
This achievement is the result of persistence, collaboration, and shared purpose, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible co-developers, @tcbcommunities, and partners at DC Housing Authority (DCHA), @dmped, and @dchfa. This is Phase 1 of a multi-phase redevelopment that will ultimately deliver more than 400 new units across Park Morton and the nearby Bruce Monroe site. We are deeply gratified to see this vision come to life.
 
#LuxuryAffordableHousing #ParkMorton #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing
Today, we are celebrating 5 Years of Excellence as Today, we are celebrating 5 Years of Excellence as we honor Joel Patterson, SVP of Development at Dantes Partners, for his incredible journey with the company. Joel has been an integral force in shaping our vision and bringing transformative projects to life.

Your dedication, leadership, and passion for development have left an indelible mark on our organization and the communities we serve. Here’s to 5 years of growth, innovation, and partnership, and to many more years of success ahead!

Thank you for your unwavering commitment, Joel. We’re proud to have you on the team! 

#WorkAnniversary #5Years #DantesPartners #Leadership #RealEstateDevelopment #TeamExcellence
Earlier this month, the D.C. Council passed the RE Earlier this month, the D.C. Council passed the RENTAL Act, ushering in the most significant reforms to TOPA and eviction law in decades. This legislation helps restore fairness and stability to the District’s rental housing system, supporting small housing providers while maintaining critical tenant protections.
 
Our Founder and CEO, Buwa Binitie, was on hand with industry stakeholders as the Council advanced this important legislation. He has been advocating throughout the year to ensure that landlords, affordable housing developers, and residents all benefit from a more balanced system.
 
This passage is a testament to what consistent advocacy and collaboration can achieve. While there is still work ahead, this moment marks meaningful progress toward protecting affordable housing, supporting small housing providers, and rebuilding trust in D.C.’s rental housing market.
 
#HousingMatters #DCHousing #AffordableHousing #PolicyReform #RentalAct #AdvocacyMatters #DumasCollective
We are proud to celebrate the impactful work our S We are proud to celebrate the impactful work our SVP of Development, Joel Patterson, is doing in the DC real estate community! 

Last week, Joel moderated @aarepdmv’s inspiring event: “Designing Culture: Black Creatives Shaping Space & Experience,” and what a powerful evening it was.

Joel facilitated meaningful dialogue that highlighted the voices and visions of Black creatives who are reshaping how we experience space, from architecture and interiors to the intricate details that bring environments to life. The innovative perspectives shared made for truly transformative discussions.

We’re grateful to see Joel leading these important conversations that advance our industry and celebrate the diverse talent shaping our built environment.

#DantesPartners #AAREPDC #BlackCreatives #Architecture #Design #Culture #SpaceDesign #CommunityEngagement #ProudTeam
We are happy to share that our SVP of Development, We are happy to share that our SVP of Development, Joel Patterson, will be moderating @aarepdmv upcoming event: Designing Culture: Black Creatives Shaping Space & Experience.

📅 August 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join him as he highlights the voices and visions of Black creatives who are reshaping how we experience space, from architecture and interiors to the details that bring environments to life. This promises to be an inspiring evening of meaningful dialogue and innovative perspectives.

Register for the event at the link in our bio and be part of this transformative discussion.

#DantesPartners #AAREPDC #BlackCreatives #Architecture #Design #Culture #SpaceDesign #CommunityEngagement
Happy National Intern Day! Today, we celebrate ou Happy National Intern Day!

Today, we celebrate our incredible 2025 summer interns who bring fresh perspectives, energy, and innovative ideas to Dantes Partners. As part of the Dumas Collective family, we’re committed to building communities through real estate and developing the next generation of leaders.

Thank you to our amazing intern class for your hard work, curiosity, and dedication. You’re not just the future, you’re making an impact today!

#NationalInternDay #DantesPartners #DumasCollective #RealEstate #Mentorship #NextGeneration
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