Our Story

Realizing an entrepreneurial vision.

Hoffman & Associates uses imagination and sound thinking to create new, innovative and inclusive urban communities. Since 1993, we’ve developed mixed-use, residential, office and retail communities across the Washington metropolitan area.

We work hard to earn our reputation as a leading real estate developer, with a passion for enhancing neighborhoods and designing high-quality mix-use spaces. This requires experience. The boldness to take necessary risks. An approach that harnesses the best in all disciplines. An openness to learn.  And a collective determination that our developments deliver value to all and serve both existing and new communities.

We continue to learn, grow, and improve. And we’re excited to bring our innovative and inclusive approach to development to new regions, providing the opportunity to shape cityscapes, connecting people and lifting the human spirit.

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Our Mission

The bold pursuit of creating inspirational design and building communities that raise the human spirit and enhance the way we socialize, work, and live.

  • Partnerships

    We understand that we don’t operate in a vacuum. That’s why we collaborate closely with stakeholders on each project. And we are proud of our amicable relationships with other real estate developers, architects, builders, as well as government entities, special-interest groups and members of the communities we serve.

  • Process

    We are thoughtful risk takers who utilize trends and work with our partners to create inclusive communities that bring people together and deliver value to all. Our success derives from our attention to detail and our dedication to creating spaces with passion and purpose.

  • Community Involvement

    While real estate is what we do, we think of ourselves as being in the people business—and as such we have a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Beyond a wide variety of charitable activities, we give back through civic engagement to shape the future of the communities in which we work and live.

  • Sustainability

    Hoffman & Associates is a market leader in sustainability. We built the first LEED® Certified residential high-rise in DC, The Alta, and continue to lead the way with innovative solutions using the latest environmentally friendly techniques. We believe this is not only the right thing to do for our people and our planet; it’s also a good long-term business strategy.

  • Inclusivity

    At Hoffman & Associates, our diverse team of dedicated and innovative professionals are committed to creating spaces that are inclusive and deliver value for all. This principal is reflected in the cultural fabric of our company, our diverse team and our commitment to the communities we serve.

Offering experience and
forward thinking.

Our reputation as a dependable partner comes from our holistic approach to every project we take on, focusing first and foremost on the communities we serve to create spaces for all.

  • Entitlements & Approvals
  • Funding & Financing
  • Development
  • Construction
  • Design & Architecture
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Sales & Leasing
  • Merchandising & Retail Operations
  • Asset Management
  • Consulting
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Leading the way.

The principals of Hoffman & Associates collectively have more than 130 years of combined experience in real estate development. Besides professional leadership, they foster a culture of teamwork, inclusivity and creative problem solving to create world-class communities that deliver value for all and enhance human connection.

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Founder & Chairman
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Mark Dorigan, Esquire
Chief Executive Officer
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Shawn Seaman, AIA
President
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Maria Thompson
Executive Vice President of Development & Construction
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Michelle Giannini
Executive Vice President of Multifamily & Brand
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John Florian
Executive Vice President of Development
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Jon McAvoy
Executive Vice President of Asset Management & Finance
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John Bradley
Senior Vice President of Construction Field Operations
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Matthew Steenhoek
Senior Vice President of Development
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Robin Bettarel
Senior Vice President of Development
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Martiena Schneller
Senior Vice President of Design
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David Roberts
Vice President of Development
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Rob Steward
Vice President of Development
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Christopher Fong
Vice President of Acquisitions
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George Sparling
Vice President of Construction
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Tony Albanese
Vice President of Construction
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Chris Moore
Vice President of Construction
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Tuck Seid
Vice President of Construction
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Mauricio Parada
Controller

Recognizing commitment.

Since our founding Hoffman & Associates has received numerous awards from local and national organizations. Below is a selection of our most recent accolades:

Grand Prize Charter Award
The Wharf Phase 1
CNU 2020 

2020 Design Award of Merit
The Wharf
AIA  NY 2020

Excellence in Master Design and Planning
1000 Maine
AIA  DC 2020

Chapter Design Awards for Urban Design & Master Planning
The Municipal Fish Market
AIA  DC 2020

Global Awards for Excellence
The Wharf Phase 1
ULI 2019 

Best of Design Awards
Commercial – Office: 1000 Maine Avenue
The Architect’s Newspaper

Champion Award 
The Wharf
BroadFutures 2019

Awards of Excellence
Best Retail Project: The Municipal Fish Market
NAIOP 2019

Awards of Excellence
Best Real Estate Transaction Tenant Lease: Williams & Connolly
NAIOP 2019

Global Awards for Excellence
The Wharf Phase 1
ULI 2019 

Award for Excellence  
Best Sales Pace Washington/Baltimore Condominium Community: The Bower
Delta Associates 2019 

Award for Excellence  
Best Washington/Baltimore Mixed-Use Apartment Community: The Channel
Delta Associates 2019 

Best Real Estate Deals 
Best Office Lease: Williams & Connolly at The Wharf
Washington Business Journal 2019 

Design Awards 
1000 Maine Avenue
AIA DC 2019 

Distinguished Achievement Awards
Best Lease: Williams & Connolly
Commercial Property Executive 2019 

Owner of the Year
PN Hoffman
Associated General Contractors of Metro DC 2018

Award of Excellence for Best Hospitality Project
Wharf Canopy and Hyatt House
NAIOP DC/MD Chapter 2018

Award of Excellence
The Anthem
NAIOP DC/MD Chapter 2018

Top Multifamily Development Firm
PN Hoffman
Multi-Housing News 2018

Best Mixed-Use Development
The Wharf
International Property Awards 2018

Best Development, Gold
The Wharf Phase 1
Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News 2018

People’s Choice Award
The Wharf Phase 1
AIA DC 2018

Best Real Estate Deal of 2018
Williams & Connolly at The Wharf
Washington Business Journal 2018

Best Reuse of Land, Grand Award
The Wharf
Multifamily Executive 2018

Best Washington/Baltimore High-Rise Condominium
VIO
Delta Associates 2018

Presidential Award for Urban Catalyst
The Wharf
AIA DC 2018

Best Sales Pace for Washington/Baltimore Condominium Community
The Bower
Delta Associates 2018

ULI Impact Award
The Wharf
Urban Land Institute 2017

Commercial Real Estate Developers List
PN Hoffman
Washington Business Journal 2017

Moxie Award
PN Hoffman
Moxie 2017

Hilton Global Developer of the Year Award
Monty Hoffman
Hilton Global 2017

Deal of the Year (Under 75,000′)
Fish & Richardson at The Wharf
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage 2017

Chamber’s Choice Awards
Monty Hoffman
DC Chamber 2017

Best New Luxury Condominium
The Darcy
Bethesda Magazine 2015

Best Real Estate Deal
The Wharf
Washington Business Journal 2014

Best Mid-Atlantic Adaptive Reuse Condominium Project
Northern Exchange
Delta Associates, 2013

Mid-Rise Project of the Year
Union Row
Multifamily Executive Awards

Medium Project of the Year
The Alta
National Capital Region chapter of the USGBC

Best New Condominium Unit
The Flats at Union Row
The Monument Awards

Sustainable Growth Alliance, Best-Designed Residential Development
Union Row
Best of D.C.

2009 Readers’ Choice Pick
Washington City Paper

Best Lofts
The Warehouses at Union Row
The Builders Choice Awards