DSC Partners
Year Founded
2017
AUM
$3B
Headquarters
Rockville, MD
DSC Partners LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based real estate investment and development firm focused on acquiring, managing, and enhancing commercial and multifamily properties across the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Douglas J. Donatelli and Nicholas R. Smith, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint, acquiring over 88 properties totaling more than 7.1 million square feet across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Leveraging a vertically integrated approach, DSC Partners combines decades of institutional experience with deep local market insight to deliver sustainable, risk-adjusted returns for investors. The firm specializes in identifying underutilized assets in dynamic submarkets and repositioning them through active asset management, strategic capital improvements, and disciplined operations.
The leadership team—comprised of seasoned professionals in acquisitions, finance, leasing, construction, and property management—brings a proven record of success. Collectively, they have managed or transacted billions of dollars in commercial real estate, consistently creating value through expertise, efficiency, and innovation.
With a reputation built on integrity, long-term relationships, and operational excellence, DSC Partners continues to shape the regional real estate landscape—driving performance for investors while contributing to the vitality of the communities it serves.
Markets
Maryland
Virginia
Accepted Investors
Accredited
DSC Partners Reviews
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Office Volatility - Distributions Stopped
I invested with DSC Partners in a 97% leased office building in Virginia. My primary objective was consistent cash flow, projected at 12%. While the property performed well during the first year, it has since suffered from unexpected lease cancellations. These vacancies were compounded by a sharp increase in interest rates. 3 years ago the sponsor stopped all distributions and went into cash management with their lender. They were able to sign new leases and maintain positive cash flow for the project. DSC provides quarterly "partner letters" to update investors on the project's status. While these updates include an overview of leasing activities and cash flow trends, they do not include formal financial statements. Due to the current low valuation of the asset in the office sector, the sponsor is delaying an exit indefinitely. Based on this experience and the sponsor's heavy focus on the office asset class, I would likely not invest with them again.