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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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Celebrating One Year of DP South! From DC to NYC Celebrating One Year of DP South!

From DC to NYC to the Sunshine State, Dumas is proud to celebrate one year since launching our DP South division.

This milestone marks more than just a move south. It’s a strategic expansion rooted in our mission to bring high-quality, community-driven development to more cities across the country.
 
We’re especially proud of Tomlinson, our first awarded deal in Florida, and grateful for the steady leadership of Rex Cole, our SVP of Development, South, who has guided DP South with vision and purpose from day one.
 
Here’s to continued impact, north, south, and beyond.

#DumasCollective #DPsouth #MissionDrivenDevelopment
Dantes Partners is expanding our team! Available o Dantes Partners is expanding our team! Available opportunities include AP Specialist and Development Manager. If you’re passionate about real estate and community impact, visit www.dantespartners.com/careers to learn more.

#HiringNow #RealEstateJobs #CommunityDevelopment
Recently, our SVP of Development, Joel Patterson, Recently, our SVP of Development, Joel Patterson, had the pleasure of speaking at the @imn_events Attainable Housing Forum in New York City, where he discussed the complex challenges facing affordable housing development today. Joel shared insights on navigating the changing interest rate environment, strategies for overcoming zoning barriers and community resistance, and innovative financing approaches, including public-private partnerships. Thank you for posting a great discussion.

#AffordableHousing #RealEstateDevelopment #WorkforceHousing
DC Council Passes ERAP Reform — A First Step Tow DC Council Passes ERAP Reform — A First Step Toward Rental Market Recovery

In a major step toward stabilizing D.C.’s rental housing ecosystem, the D.C. Council has voted to permanently reform the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The bill addresses a crisis that has placed thousands of small landlords and the affordable housing they provide, at risk. By closing loopholes and restoring judicial discretion, this reform begins to rebalance a system that had lost trust on both sides.

“There’s nothing like the power of unity. Our industry came together to restore the contract that had been broken between landlords and tenants. Thankfully, our political leaders listened—and they too stepped up to help prevent the collapse of the affordable housing sector. Deep thanks to everyone who devoted countless hours to educating, advocating, and standing up for what’s right.”
— Buwa Binitie

Read more via Bisnow:
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#HousingMatters #DCHousing #AffordableHousing #PolicyReform #ERAP #RentalMarketRecovery #BuwaBinitie #DumasCollective
IN THE NEWS: We are proud to announce our role as IN THE NEWS: We are proud to announce our role as financial consultants for the successful closing of S Street Village with @manna_inc! 

This transformative development in Shaw (Ward 2) brings 90 high-quality affordable apartments to a historically African American community. The project represents a powerful collaboration between public and private partners, including @amazon’s Housing Fund, @dchfa, Sugar Creek Capital, Hudson Housing Capital LLC, and @capitalone. 

S Street Village will not only provide much-needed housing but also serve as Manna’s new headquarters, enabling them to expand their community services, including financial wellness and homebuyer education programs. 

Congratulations to CEO Sasha-Gaye Angus and the entire Manna team on this milestone achievement, which will ensure lasting affordability in a rapidly evolving neighborhood. 

#CommunityDevelopment #SStreetVillage #ShawDC #DantesPartners
Exciting news from the Dantes Partners family! We’re thrilled to share that our SVP of Development, Joel Patterson, has joined the @aarepdmv Board of Directors. Joel’s passion for community development and industry excellence makes him a perfect addition to AAREP DC’s leadership team. Join us in celebrating this milestone in his journey of impact and advocacy! 

#AAREPLeadership #RealEstateExcellence #DantesPartners #CommunityBuilders
Our Senior VP of Development, Joel Patterson, brou Our Senior VP of Development, Joel Patterson, brought valuable insights to Bisnow’s DMV Affordable Housing Summit’s discussion on tackling one of our region’s most pressing challenges. Joel shared our approach to innovative financing strategies and the critical role of public-private partnerships in creating sustainable, affordable housing solutions.
 
As we continue to navigate policy shifts and market dynamics, events like these remind us why we’re committed to this work. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and to @bisnow for hosting such an impactful event! #AffordableHousing #RealEstateDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #DantesPartners #DMVHousing
Dantes Partners stands in strong support of the 20 Dantes Partners stands in strong support of the 2025 RENTAL Act — vital legislation that strengthens the District’s commitment to affordable housing.

The RENTAL Act will:
✔️ Protect the District’s ability to fund affordable housing projects
✔️ Increase support for families through the Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP)
✔️ Expand the impact of the District’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
✔️ Refocus TOPA to better prevent displacement and preserve community stability

We urge the Council to pass this important bill and keep the District moving forward on housing equity.

#RENTALAct #AffordableHousing #DCHousing #HousingEquity #DantesPartners #PolicyMatters #DC
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