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United Development Corp.

Real Estate Development

Commercial development is at the core of what we’ve done for the past 50+ years. That longevity, coupled with our innovations in the industry, track record of successful projects, and vertical integration with construction, finance, and operations are what keep us at the forefront in commercial development across the United States.

Development Team

Jeffrey Smetana

Executive Vice President of Development

Karen A. Schlederer

Vice President, Development Services

Tim Haskins

Senior Director, Project Development

Clay Decker

Director of Acquisitions + Development

Patricia Sibilia, PMP

Development Specialist

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End-to-End Excellence

Our commitment to value is built into every aspect of our development process. We prioritize not only short-term development potential but long-term cycles, ensuring future relevance and success. The results reflect the effort put into development, optimizing clients’ financial position and strategic goals.

Our Partners

What Makes Our Real Estate Development Different

  • Unique Expertise

    Leverage Our Years of Experience

    In the past 50 years, we’ve led the way in developing assets across multiple industries. While we lean on our experience to deliver award-winning commercial developments, we're committed to remaining agile and innovative as the industry evolves. With United Group, you're always well-positioned for the road ahead.

  • Easy Outsourcing

    Comprehensive Staffing Across Phases

    When we work as a third-party developer, we manage everything from design to approvals to contractor relationship management. Ownership groups no longer have to worry about day-to-day tasks — we’ve got it covered.

  • Resource Provisions

    Eliminate Understaffing Worries

    Extensive 3rd party connections with architects, interior designers, and municipalities ensure that United Group is able to overcome common pitfalls to keep development progress on schedule. No internal expertise or staff? No problem.

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Leverage Our Years of Experience

In the past 50 years, we’ve led the way in developing assets across multiple industries. While we lean on our experience to deliver award-winning commercial developments, we're committed to remaining agile and innovative as the industry evolves. With United Group, you're always well-positioned for the road ahead.

Comprehensive Staffing Across Phases

When we work as a third-party developer, we manage everything from design to approvals to contractor relationship management. Ownership groups no longer have to worry about day-to-day tasks — we’ve got it covered.

Eliminate Understaffing Worries

Extensive 3rd party connections with architects, interior designers, and municipalities ensure that United Group is able to overcome common pitfalls to keep development progress on schedule. No internal expertise or staff? No problem.

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Our Development Portfolio

Explore our active development projects.

Arcadia Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Independent Living "Lite"

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Beltrone Living Center

Albany, NY

Independent Living "Lite"

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City Station North

Troy, NY

Commercial

Multi-Family

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Clearwater Apartments

Clearwater, FL

Multi-Family

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College Suites at Brockport

Brockport, NY

Student

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College Suites at City Station East

Troy, NY

Commercial

Student

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College Suites at City Station South

Troy, NY

Commercial

Student

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College Suites at City Station West

Troy, NY

Commercial

Student

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College Suites at Cortland

Cortland, NY

Student

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College Suites at Hudson Valley

Troy, NY

Student

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College Suites at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY

Student

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College Suites at Washington Square

Schenectady, NY

Student

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Deerfield Place

Utica, NY

Multi-Family

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Diamond Oaks Village

Bonita Springs, FL

Independent Living "Lite"

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Diamond Rock Terrace

Troy, NY

Affordable

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Empire Commons

Albany, NY

Student

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Finger Lakes College Suites

Canandaigua, NY

Student

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Glenmont Abbey Village

Glenmont, NY

Active Adult

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Greenwoood Apartments

Lake Placid, NY

Affordable

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Hearthstone Village

Latham, NY

Active Adult

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Huntington Heights

Watertown, NY

Multi-Family

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Marquee at Metro North

Cicero, NY

Active Adult

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Midrise Apartments

Mechanicville, NY

Affordable

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Parkstead Clayton

Clayton, NY

Multi-Family

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Parkstead Copenhagen

Copenhagen, NY

Multi-Family

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Parkstead Gouverneur

Gouverneur, NY

Multi-Family

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Parkstead Philadelphia

Philadelphia, NY

Multi-Family

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Parkstead Watertown at Black River

Watertown, NY

Multi-Family

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Parkstead Watertown at City Center

Watertown, NY

Multi-Family

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Parkstead Watertown at Thompson Park

Watertown, NY

Multi-Family

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Sandalwood Village

Naples, FL

Independent Living "Lite"

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Schuyler Commons

Utica, NY

Active Adult

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The Alloro at University Groves

Sarasota, FL

Independent Living "Lite"

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The Apex at Crossgates

Guilderland, NY

Multi-Family

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The Apex at Metro North

Cicero, NY

Multi-Family

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The Apex at Water Street

Binghamton, NY

Multi-Family

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The Arbella at Ashland

Ashland, MA

Active Adult

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The Arbella at Bramble Hill

Worcester, MA

Active Adult

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The Arbella at Newbury Street

Peabody, MA

Active Adult

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The Gables at Lakeside

Kissimmee, FL

Multi-Family

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The Hamilton at Lakeside

Kissimmee, FL

Multi-Family

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The Lodge at BridgeMill

Canton, GA

Independent Living "Lite"

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The Sovana at Stuart

Stuart, FL

Active Adult

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Union Associates

Albany, NY

Commercial

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United Step 1

Malta, NY

Commercial

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University Heights College Suites

Albany, NY

Student

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Urbach, Kahn & Werlin Building

Albany, NY

Commercial

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Village College Suites at NCCC

Sanborn, NY

Student

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Wallkill Living Center

Middletown, NY

Affordable

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Take Your Real Estate Investment to the Next Level

Specializing in all phases of real estate for over 50 years, The United Group exists to maximize your potential. Are you ready to experience the United Group difference?