Business Details
40 Years
experience
Transformative Real Estate Development Experts
Since 1986, The Downing Street Group has specialized in acquiring, repositioning, and developing residential, office, commercial, land, and industrial real estate assets. Our team combines industry expertise with entrepreneurial agility to execute four complementary investment theses, delivering stable, risk-weighted returns for partners and investors. With a proven track record in urban intensification, brownfield remediation, residential development, and private debt/equity financing, we leverage 38 years of experience to transform underperforming assets into high-value properties.Our institutional-grade processes and boutique-level client service have earned trust from high-net-worth investors and accredited entities. Headquartered in Toronto, we maintain a vertically integrated team of 25+ professionals managing over 3.5 million square feet of commercial assets while expanding our residential and land development portfolios across Ontario.
Services
Real Estate Development
Debt Financing
Residential Partnerships
Land Remediation
Asset Repositioning
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 38 years of experience in Canadian real estate markets
- Our team executes four complementary investment strategies under one platform
- We maintain a vertically integrated team with in-house development expertise
- Our principals have completed transactions valued at over $500 million
- We combine institutional-grade processes with personalized client service
Services
Real Estate Development
We specialize in transforming underperforming urban assets through strategic repositioning and mixed-use developments. Our expertise spans office, commercial, industrial, and residential properties across Ontario. With a proven track record since 1986, we deliver value-added solutions that combine creative vision with institutional-grade execution. Our team manages every development phase from acquisition to asset management.
Debt Financing
Our licensed private lending platform provides tailored debt solutions for real estate developers across Ontario. Offering loan amounts from $2M to $30M with flexible terms, we specialize in financing office, commercial, industrial, and development land assets. As both lenders and property owners, we bring unique market insights to every transaction while maintaining strict risk management protocols.
Residential Partnerships
We co-develop and finance ground-oriented and mid-rise residential projects throughout Ontario. Our vertically integrated team provides comprehensive support including site selection, development management, and capital solutions. With expertise in creating master-planned communities and mixed-use developments, we help builders maximize value while addressing evolving housing demands in key urban markets.
Land Remediation
Our specialized land division transforms contaminated properties into fully entitled development sites. Through strategic entitlement processes and environmental remediation, we create value for residential, commercial, and industrial uses across Ontario. Our team's deep understanding of municipal regulations enables efficient conversion of underutilized lands into prime development opportunities for institutional and private partners.
Asset Repositioning
We specialize in revitalizing underperforming assets through creative repositioning strategies. Our approach combines physical improvements with market-driven rebranding to enhance property value. From heritage office buildings to industrial complexes, we implement targeted upgrades and marketing campaigns that attract quality tenants while maximizing returns for investors across Ontario's key markets.
People
Daniel Odorico
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Founded The Downing Street Group in 1986 and oversees all acquisition and asset management activities. Holds an MBA from York University's Schulich School of Business. Led the disposition of 3.5 million square feet of Toronto commercial properties through successful joint ventures.
Marc Canale
President, Downing Street Financial Inc.
Manages mortgage lending operations and investor relations with 20+ years of real estate experience across Asia and Canada. Holds an Honours BA in Geography from University of Western Ontario and multiple industry licenses including FSRA mortgage broker and RECO realtor designations.
Anthony Alberga
Chairman Emeritus
Joined in 1987 with prior experience at a major Canadian life insurance company's development firm. Directed $500M+ property portfolio including Vancouver's Hong Kong Bank headquarters. Holds a BSC from University of Glasgow and provides strategic guidance based on decades of industry expertise.
Questions
What geographic areas do you operate in?
We focus on urban markets across Ontario including Toronto, Kitchener, St. Catharines, Oshawa, and Burlington.
What types of real estate do you develop?
We specialize in office, commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use developments through our four investment platforms.
How long have you been in business?
We've been transforming real estate since our founding in 1986 by Daniel Odorico.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, our licensed private lending platform provides debt solutions ranging from $2M to $30M for qualified developers.
What makes you different from other developers?
We combine institutional expertise with entrepreneurial agility across four complementary investment strategies under one platform.
