Testimonials

“DeVon worked within our Development Practice and leadership skills, initiative, and maturity were apparent from the start, as he proved himself to be a thoughtful and dedicated. DeVon's experiences in project feasibility, due diligence, project management and community development were an asset to our work, much of which is focused on public agencies, community development corporations, faith-based organizations and other non-profits. “Perhaps most importantly, DeVon is deeply committed to the ideals of transformative change that are in line with our firm's goal of repairing the fabric of communities. He inherently understands our approach to planning and redeveloping challenging downtown sites, which we achieve through our multidisciplinary approach to policy and practice”.

"Both DeVon and the PDG Staff deliver a high-level of competency in real estate, finance, and project management. For close to year, PRJ-O-LEAU Development Group played an active role in assisting with site feasibility, financial due diligence and overall project management for several projects within my NY & NJ residential “affordable housing” portfolio. DeVon exhibited great relationships with public agencies, non-profits, community development corporations and faith-based organizations. PDG was also instrumental in having our firm become MBE Certified in NYS”.
PDG is a very capable firm with a proven track record of Project Management and Owner Representation capacity."

"FBCDC engaged the services of PRI-0-LEAU Development Group for a retail attraction study analysis to address the vacant development sites on our commercial corridor. We were exceedingly pleased with the feasibility analysis and final report that PDG produced, which received a very warm reception from stakeholders”.
PDG worked with us in furtherance of our local development initiatives. Mr. Prioleau was able to conceptualize what was expressed to him by the larger community and propose a small mixed-use development (which included sources & uses of funding) for a restaurant, bank branch and market-rate rental units."

“Greatly pleased with the Owner Representation services performed by PRI-0-LEAU Development Group LLC. For the past year, PDG has represented the goals and mission of EBDMA, which are to create jobs, sustain healthier communities, and promote economic development by supporting manufacturing and commerce in East Brooklyn.
PDG’s experience in local zoning code, site planning and development consulting allowed him to provide expert opinion and testimony on our behalf to the City of New York Board of Standard and Appeals against opposing predatory Developer. DeVon was able to capture our position relevant to the case and his contributions were vital to our success in thwarting the projects approval during pre-development. We would certainly consider PDG for work of similar capacity in the future."

I hired DeVon Prioleau and the professional staff of PRI-0-LEAU Development Group to help me prepare a concise and informative white-paper paper and presentation on the “Reemergence of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Security Market” at the 2010 Real Estate Investor World Conference in New York City”. Not having the means internally, I quickly needed to outsource, and immediately thought of Devon, who has a high level of competency in real estate, finance, economics to assist such a complex macroeconomic issue. Devon demonstrated creativity, accountability, and abundant enthusiasm in his research and technical writing”.I must admit, I would have had to decline the opportunity to express my thoughts, concerns and vision for this critical function in our capital markets had it not been through the effort and talents of Devon and his staff. "

“In these most challenging times, many market leading investors, developers, owners and operators are relying on DeVon Prioleau to lead their success stories”. In addition, and as a native and devoted Bronxite, he seeks to leave an imprint on NYC's urban landscape and beyond! He is passionate about diversity and making a positive contribution towards the mission. DeVon participates in practicing ‘true inclusion’ of under-represented professionals in the larger real estate industry and remains actively involved in different service organizations with Board positions"

"DeVon's professionalism, attention to detail and client management is a pleasure to see. His management of the citizenM and Bloomberg LP projects is exemplary and continues to expand our client base. I highly recommend him for this year's Chairman's Group."

“I have had the pleasure of working with the Ferzan Company as the Owner’s Representative on a “white-box” project for Columbia Property Trust, and the level of service they provided was absolutely stellar. From the first walkthrough, through construction and closeout, they managed all of the various stakeholders with ease and great attention to detail. They also kept a global view of the project which helped them to anticipate the client’s needs, and helped J.Calnan & Associates as the General Contractor, to deliver a successful project. I am delighted to have worked closely with Director, Devon Prioleau on this project, as he is an effective communicator and has a passion for the work that he does. His positive outlook and gregarious nature puts others at ease, and creates a great working environment. His diligence, experience and expertise helped to identify, and quickly resolve, any potential issues to the project. I am excited to grow this partnership with the Ferzan Company and I look forward to working with them in the future.”

"In the 20 years I have worked in the construction industry as a filing and permit consultant, I have met and worked with many owners representatives, and I can say honestly that Devon Prioleau is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of working with.He is an elite communicator with an uncanny ability to dig deep into the complexities of a project and develop a real understanding of any issues that arise, and then translate that understanding into palatable, easy to understand language his clients appreciate.The quality of his reporting and analysis is something that forced me to step my own game up, and his ability to lead a project to a successful completion, on time, and on budget, is something I have personally been a part of on multiple occasions. He delivers, and he is the guy you want leading your team!"

"My experience with Devon has been extremely positive. He brings leadership and accountability to every project in effort to get the most out of every team member's potential. Devon is a driven project manager who operates with diligence and determination and is a value add to any team."

"Devon Prioleau is an exceptional leader who has been a driving force for diversity in the commercial real estate industry. As a president of the Council of Urban Real Estate, I have had the distinct pleasure of serving with Devon on a Board that has overseen unprecedented growth and a successful transformation of this 27-year-old organization. Devon brings intelligence and energy to every endeavor he has worked on, as well as a welcome integrity which I find refreshing. I rely on his analytical ability to cut through the trees and game out solutions. Very few leaders understand how to handle the big picture, while being cognizant of each detail. He leads by example, the type who is always the first in the office and the last to leave at night. He brings prowess and energy to every project he works on. I am proud to call him friend and leader."

DeVon, you hit the ball out of the park. I have heard only positive feedback from the school and the "real talk" was perfect. Thanks for emphasizing many of the messages our students need to hear – several truly resonated with them. Thanks again DeVon and I can be of service in the future just let me know.”

Thank you so much for joining our alumni “virtual chat” – you were such an inspiration! It was fantastic to hear all your perspectives and keen advice. The advice sounds so simple and can sometimes be obvious to older folks who’ve been in the workforce for several years, but it’s effective advice that students and new graduates need to hear over and over. Please stay in touch! I will certainly stay in touch for future opportunities. Best to you and your company in the next stages of this pandemic”.

“DeVon offered students further insight into specifics within the construction management field and provided attendees with feedback on career paths and professional development. “The response from students was incredibly positive, one student noting that, ‘This was some of the best advice! I feel more comfortable navigating the industry and Mr. Prioleau seriously motivated me.’”

“On behalf of Commercial Observer, I wanted to reach out and thank you for your time and expert insights at this morning’s Sustainability Forum. We’ve received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from event participants and would like to thank you for creating such a dynamic conversation. This is an extremely important topic for Commercial Observer and it was great to hear about the many initiatives being put in place by your teams. Thank you again and we hope to work with you all on future programs.

Top 10 Reasons Why Clients Choose PDG

At PRI-O-LEAU Development Group (PDG) At PDG, we work in partnership with our clients from concept through completion to define and achieve their business objectives, providing the expert advice and hands-on support required to help them succeed during all phases of the real estate life-cycle. Below are the top 10 reasons to outsource your next real estate related project to PDG.

LIFE-CYCLE SERVICES: Our team of consultants offer a broad range of integrated solutions to assist investors, owners, developers, municipalities and non-profit organizations. Our services are highly personal, professional and flexible, covering the full spectrum of industry-related functions including but not limited to the planning, design, construction and management of real property.
INCREASED QUALITY: Our experienced real estate consultants can better leverage your brand value and boost the credibility of your company and its management by delivering higher-quality products and services at a more efficient rate than employees who are stretched beyond their skill-set.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Our clients’ satisfaction is our number one referral source. Our team of consultants are committed to maximizing value and forming business relationships that will last a lifetime. PDG’s guiding principles include excellence, integrity, transparency and accountability.
COST EFFECTIVENESS: Using a PDG consultant tends to be more cost-effective than hiring a new employee. There are no recruiting fees, no health insurance costs, no vacation time, no 401(k) plans, or other benefits totaling 1.4x base rate.
DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO: Our consultants are qualified in a variety of areas, making them a “one-stop-shop” for clients seeking quality real estate advice. Some of the licenses and/or certifications held in-house include: MBE; LEED AP; NYS Real Estate Salesperson; Project, Construction & Property Management.
FIELD EXPERIENCE: In addition to holding Board positions at leading industry trade organizations, our business advisors have field experience and can bring practical knowledge on-site. During site visits, we engage with owners who are not able to leave their establishments and bring the same quality services right to their doors.
EXPANDED RESOURCES: When you outsource a real estate related project to PDG, you not only contract an expert within the industry, but you also tap into their network of owners, vendors, bankers, engineers, contractors, brokers and other service professionals.
FRESH PERSPECTIVE: Our consultants bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the work you manage on a daily basis. As experts in their field, our consultants require much less direct supervision than employees with little experience in handling similar projects.
SHORT-TERM COMMITMENT: Outsourcing a project with PDG can be done on a short-term basis. Once the project is completed, there is no need for transferring employees to new tasks, no employee terminations, no lay-offs or severance pay. Organizations who desire long-term relationships with our consultants do so at their pleasure.
A MULTI-TASKER’S DREAM: Outsourcing responsibility allows you to focus on other important business functions, while our experts focus on the task at hand. Our advisors understand the needs of business owners because they relate to the challenges and opportunities owners face.