919.834.8350 OUR COMPANY OUR PORTFOLIO OUR COMPANY OUR HISTORYOUR TEAMOUR COMPANIESAWARDSACCOLADESIN THE NEWS TOP OUR HISTORY Empire Properties began more than 25 years ago with a single restoration project in Downtown Raleigh’s warehouse district. With the success of that project, Empire quickly grew to dozens of restoration projects with a focus on revitalization of downtown Raleigh through the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and creative infill. The goal quickly became to add more life to the downtown and follow its mission to revitalize downtown Raleigh through the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Of course, that was never Greg Hatem’s original intention. Back in 1995 when the first warehouse building was under contract, it was intended to be more of a hobby. Greg was helping his brother, Joe Pat Hatem, and a basketball buddy from the YMCA, Bucky Ransdell, buy a building or two in downtown because it seemed cool. They spent a year renovating the space and soon after, Jillian’s Billiards Club became Empire’s first tenant. More than 25 years later, Empire has renovated more than 70 buildings in downtown Raleigh and Durham and manages more than one million square feet of office, retail, restaurant, and warehouse space. The growth over the years has been driven by the company’s focus on revitalizing downtown Raleigh by providing active street-level uses and spaces for tenants to grow and thrive. Over the years, Empire rarely shied away from a tough project, no matter how old the building was or the state of neglect. One of the most challenging was Commerce Place, a 40,000-square-foot, 1950s four-building complex in the Warehouse District, now home to The Pit Authentic Barbecue. Then came the Heilig-Levine project, the transformation of a hotel-turned-furniture store into a restaurant and office complex, now home to Sitti and Gravy, among others, at the corner of Wilmington and Hargett streets. Another challenge: the Carolina Trust Building, now home to North State Bank and The Stockroom at 230 on Fayetteville Street. It was a space that had been mothballed for decades. For its real estate development efforts, Empire Properties has been recognized by the Raleigh City Council with the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance, by the Triangle Business Journal with the Edge Award for Best General Contractor in an Urban Environment, and by the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women with the Impact Award for work in restoring downtown Raleigh. For its historic preservation efforts, Empire Properties has been awarded the L. Vincent Lowe, Jr. Business Award by Preservation North Carolina, the highest honor presented to a business which assists or promotes historic preservation in North Carolina. Empire Properties also has also received a number of Capital Area Preservation Anthemion Awards for its outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. While its historic preservation, redevelopment, and real estate development efforts have had a strong, positive impact on downtown Raleigh and its buildings, Empire Properties also has been intimately involved with the City of Raleigh’s efforts to revitalize downtown. From actively participating in the Livable Streets Partnership Steering Committee and the Fayetteville Street Visioning Team, to providing in-kind office space to the Raleigh Urban Design Center (a Division of the Department of City Planning), Empire Properties has been deeply committed to brightening the future of downtown Raleigh. OUR TEAM GREGHATEM FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio ANDREWSTEWART PRESIDENT EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio DAVENICOLAY VICE PRESIDENT EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio TONYBAILEY PROJECT MANAGER EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio LACEYDEAN SENIOR ACCOUNTANT EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio LUISDELGADILLO MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio FRANKFLOYD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio EMMETFURLONG TENANT LIAISON EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio DIANAGALLUCCI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio NADIMGEBRAEL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio NICHOLASGEBRAEL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio KASSIAGIBBS REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio AMYHAMILTON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio RICHARDHOWELL RESTAURANT TRAINING MANAGER & AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MANAGER EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio JOEKANE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio DAVIDMCDONALD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio FRANKMEDLIN CARPENTER EMPIRE HARD HAT CONSTRUCTION Read Bio BARRYOVERCASH FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER EMPIRE PROPERTIES Read Bio TIMBARTLEBAUGH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION EMPIRE HARD HAT CONSTRUCTION Read Bio EMBATEMAN PHOTOGRAPHER & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR EMPIRE EATS Read Bio DAVIDBIDDY SITE SUPERVISOR EMPIRE HARD HAT CONSTRUCTION Read Bio LENNYFREEMAN SUPERVISING CARPENTER EMPIRE HARD HAT CONSTRUCTION Read Bio KEVINHOURIHAN CHIEF CRAFTSMAN AND RESTORATION EXPERT EMPIRE HARD HAT CONSTRUCTION Read Bio ALFREDOMUNZO CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS ASSISTANT EMPIRE HARD HAT CONSTRUCTION Read Bio AMYAMERSON DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE DINING AND EVENTS EMPIRE EATS Read Bio NATALIECLARK SENIOR ACCOUNTANT EMPIRE EATS Read Bio MELANIEDUNIA EXECUTIVE CHEF EMPIRE EATS Read Bio EMILYFAUSCH DIRECTOR OF MARKETING EMPIRE EATS Read Bio ASHLEYGRIMES SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER EMPIRE EATS Read Bio SAMANTHAHATEM MEDIA MANAGER EMPIRE EATS Read Bio AMYLYONS GRAPHIC DESIGNER EMPIRE EATS Read Bio JACOBPARAMO DIRECTOR OF TRAINING EMPIRE EATS Read Bio AMANDAZIMINSKI DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY EMPIRE EATS Read Bio OUR COMPANIES EMPIRE PROPERTIES 919.834.8350 EMAIL Empire Properties owns more than 70 buildings in downtown Raleigh and Durham and manages more than one million square feet of office, retail, restaurant and warehouse space. Having completed more than 15 historic tax credit rehabilitation projects, Empire possesses significant expertise in historic rehabilitation. Our rehab projects take care to preserve character defining features, while simultaneously installing modern, efficient building systems to ensure that our buildings are prepared for decades to come. In our view, preservation does not come at the expense of growth. Indeed, Empire is an active participant in making sure that our cities continue to evolve into complete and vibrant urban environments. EMPIRE BROKERAGE SERVICES 919.834.8350 EMAIL Operating the most active brokerage service in downtown Raleigh, Empire Properties has been meeting the commercial real estate needs of area businesses and individuals for more than 20 years. Empire Brokerage Services manages more than one million square feet of office, retail and restaurant space in downtown Raleigh and offers a full range of brokerage services, including tenant and owner leasing representation, as well as seller and buyer representation for commercial properties. EMPIRE HARD HAT CONSTRUCTION 919.834.8350 Empire Hard Hat Construction (EHC) is an award-winning construction company that has completed numerous impactful projects in downtown Raleigh and Durham over the past 20 years. EHC was born out of Empire’s desire for a General Contractor that understood how to effectively rehabilitate historic structures. Indeed, EHC has completed more than 15 historic tax credit rehabilitations and expertly highlights historic character and navigates the challenges of working with old buildings. EHC has also gained expertise in leading architectural and design processes, and in coordinating and executing core/shell and tenant improvement scopes of all sizes. EMPIRE EATS WEBSITE Our passion for great food and excellent hospitality are woven through the unique dining experiences at each of our restaurants, all with their own distinct flavor and personality. Our celebration of food and the desire to serve you well, unite these uncommon dining experiences offered in our locally-owned and managed eateries. The atmosphere in our downtown Raleigh restaurants is also as unique as the culinary selections, each set perfectly in preserved historic buildings. EMPIRE EVENTS MORE INFO Our venues in downtown Raleigh are the perfect setting for events of all kinds. We can host anything from an intimate bridal shower to your dream wedding, your next corporate function, or nonprofit fundraiser. With a variety of options steeped in history dating as far back as 1875, each venue has its own unique character. From The Glass Box's floor-to-ceiling windows with gorgeous views of downtown Raleigh, to The Stockroom's exposed brick walls and ambient market lighting, to All Saints Chapel's original wood floors and carpenter-gothic style woodwork, you are sure to find something to suit your vision for your next special event. AWARDS ACCOLADES IN THE NEWS Raleigh Hall of FameGREG HATEM2019 The Raleigh Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and non-profit organizations, past and present, who have made significant and lasting contributions to the City of Raleigh. Anthemion AwardELECTRIC MOTOR & REPAIR COMPANY WAREHOUSE2018 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for Commercial Rehabilitation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Busy Broker AwardBEN STEEL2018 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal to honor the broker with the most sales and lease transactions in the Triangle. 40 Under 40 Leadership AwardBEN STEEL2016 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal to honor the brightest, most promising young business people under the age of 40 in the Triangle. Imprint AwardDR. PEPPER WAREHOUSE2016 Presented by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for rehabilitation projects that significantly contributed to the identity of downtown Raleigh. Anthemion AwardDR. PEPPER WAREHOUSE2016 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for Commercial Rehabilitation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Busy Broker AwardBEN STEEL2016 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal to honor the broker with the most sales and lease transactions in the Triangle. SPACE AwardTHE L2015 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal for top commercial real estate projects of the year. Imprint AwardTHE L2015 Presented by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for new construction projects that significantly contributed to the identity of downtown Raleigh. Sir Walter Raleigh AwardTHE L2015 Presented by the Raleigh City Council to recognize outstanding new contributions to the character, environment, and appearance of the City of Raleigh. Busy Broker AwardBEN STEEL2015 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal to honor the broker with the most sales and lease transactions in the Triangle. Anthemion AwardG&S DEPARTMENT STORE2014 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for Commercial Rehabilitation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Busy Broker AwardBEN STEEL2014 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal to honor the broker with the most sales and lease transactions in the Triangle. Triangle Business Journal PillarGREG HATEM2013 Lifetime achievement award presented by the Triangle Business Journal for an individual's community service and real estate industry service and leadership. Pyne Preservation Award7-UP BOTTLING PLANT2013 Presented by Preservation Durham for outstanding historic preservation projects. Imprint AwardG&S DEPARTMENT STORE2013 Presented by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for rehabilitation projects that significantly contributed to the identity of downtown Raleigh. Imprint AwardCAROLINA TRUST BUILDING2011 Presented by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for rehabilitation projects that significantly contributed to the identity of downtown Raleigh. Resilience AwardEMPIRE PROPERTIES2010 Presented by Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) for continuing to grow and thrive despite economic recession. Sir Walter Raleigh AwardRALEIGH FURNITURE BUILDING 2010 Presented by the Raleigh City Council to recognize outstanding new contributions to the character, environment, and appearance of the City of Raleigh. Preservation NC Gertrude S. Carraway Award of MeritALL SAINTS CHAPEL2009 Presented by Preservation North Carolina to recognize projects demonstrate a genuine commitment to historic preservation through extraordinary leadership, research, philanthropy, promotion, and/or significant participation in preservation. Anthemion AwardsALL SAINTS CHAPEL2008 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Anthemion Awards2008 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Sir Walter Raleigh AwardALL SAINTS CHAPEL2008 Presented by the Raleigh City Council to recognize outstanding new contributions to the character, environment, and appearance of the City of Raleigh. Movers & ShakersGREG HATEM2008 Awarded by Business Leader magazine for leaders making an impact in their profession. 40 Under 40 Leadership AwardANDREW STEWART2008 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal to President Andrew Stewart to honor the brightest, most promising young business people under the age of 40 in the Triangle. Most Innovative Financing Program Champion AwardHEILIG-LEVINE BUILDING2008 Presented by Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) for identifying and executing financing to complete a real estate project. Imprint Award2008 Presented by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for rehabilitation projects that significantly contributed to the identity of downtown Raleigh SPACE AwardHEILIG-LEVINE BUILDING2008 Presented by the Triangle Business Journal for the top commercial real estate projects of the year. J. Timothy Anderson AwardHEILIG-LEVINE BUILDING2007 Presented by the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association for Best Sustainable/Green Historic Rehabilitation project. Sir Walter Raleigh AwardHEILIG-LEVINE BUILDING2007 Presented by the Raleigh City Council to recognize outstanding new contributions to the character, environment, and appearance of the City of Raleigh. Anthemion AwardsHEILIG-LEVINE BUILDING2007 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Sir Walter Raleigh AwardTHE RALEIGH TIMES BUILDING2006 Community Appearance awarded by the City of Raleigh for The Raleigh Times Building for Historic Preservation/Rehabilitation L. Vincent Lowe, Jr. Business AwardEMPIRE PROPERTIES2006 Awarded by Preservation North Carolina to Empire Properties for showing vision and creativity in promoting the protection of the state's architectural resources Anthemion AwardsTHE RALEIGH TIMES BUILDING2006 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Champion AwardEMPIRE PROPERTIES2006 Awarded by the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) to Empire Properties for work in restoring downtown Raleigh. Sir Walter Raleigh Award328 W DAVIE2005 Presented by the Raleigh City Council to recognize outstanding new contributions to the character, environment, and appearance of the City of Raleigh. Anthemion Awards328 W DAVIE ST, RALEIGH2005 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. Anthemion Awards222 S BLOUNT ST, RALEIGH2005 Presented by Capital Area Preservation for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. EDGE Award328 W DAVIE ST, RALEIGH2005 Awarded by the Triangle Business Journal for best project in an urban environment. Tarheel of the WeekGREG HATEM2004 Greg Hatem named “Tarheel of the Week” by The News & Observer (Developer’s Work Nurtures His Passion) Sir Walter Raleigh AwardGREG HATEM2003 Community Appearance awarded by the City of Raleigh to Greg Hatem for Individual Achievement in consistently and over an extended period exhibiting concern, leadership, and vision in preserving and improving the appearance and environment of the city. REQUEST INFORMATION