Robert Aptaker Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

RDA Develop LLC is a private-equity real estate firm focused on acquisition, development and re-positioning of urban infill real estate. Our concentration is on retail, hotel, multi-family and mixed-use. Geographically, we operate in the greater Los Angeles area including surrounding counties of Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Santa Barbara. The typical acquisition range is $1M to $10M. RDA Development is always seeking value-add opportunities; as such we may expand the… Show more RDA Develop LLC is a private-equity real estate firm focused on acquisition, development and re-positioning of urban infill real estate. Our concentration is on retail, hotel, multi-family and mixed-use. Geographically, we operate in the greater Los Angeles area including surrounding counties of Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Santa Barbara. The typical acquisition range is $1M to $10M. RDA Development is always seeking value-add opportunities; as such we may expand the geography range and investment profile. We have flexibility to structure deals in a way that works mutually for the seller and buyer. Above all, we treat people with respect and integrity. www.rdadevelopment.com Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Member of National Development Advisors, Inc., a nimble highly experienced redevelopment strike team with depth and credentials in planning, design and civil engineering; legal and entitlement; and development, construction and leasing. The multidisciplinary team of development professionals at NDA are proven leaders in creating value through the redevelopment and repositioning of underperforming and opportunistic real estate assets.The National Development Advisors team has been on the… Show more Member of National Development Advisors, Inc., a nimble highly experienced redevelopment strike team with depth and credentials in planning, design and civil engineering; legal and entitlement; and development, construction and leasing. The multidisciplinary team of development professionals at NDA are proven leaders in creating value through the redevelopment and repositioning of underperforming and opportunistic real estate assets.The National Development Advisors team has been on the forefront of mall and shopping center transformation and worked together on projects ranging from downsizing operating department stores, to total anchor box repurposing for new uses, to complete scrapes and redevelopments. In addition to mall related work, team members have been involved in a myriad of large-scale projects from concept to delivery, including ground up grocery anchored shopping centers, hotel, office and industrial developments, and extensive residential and large-scale mixed-use development. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Directly responsible for all phases of entitlements, development and construction of active projects in Portland (retail), El Cajon (retail; hospitality; entertainment; self-storage), Sacramento (entertainment), San Bernardino (retail), and Thousand Oaks (office). Oversaw portfolio of twenty properties in California, Arizona and Oregon.

Santa Monica

Quarterbacked development projects valued @ $1B. SANTA MONICA PLACE: Completed redevelopment of fortress asset in high barrier to entry market, increasing productivity to over $800 psf.---Converted from enclosed mall to open-air extension of 3rd Street Promenade. ---Brought in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and ArcLight Cinemas. ---Reconfigured and upgraded parking garages (owned by City of Santa Monica) including installation of “smart” parking system which eliminated poaching… Show more Quarterbacked development projects valued @ $1B. SANTA MONICA PLACE: Completed redevelopment of fortress asset in high barrier to entry market, increasing productivity to over $800 psf.---Converted from enclosed mall to open-air extension of 3rd Street Promenade. ---Brought in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and ArcLight Cinemas. ---Reconfigured and upgraded parking garages (owned by City of Santa Monica) including installation of “smart” parking system which eliminated poaching and funded the garage improvements. ---Navigated extensive approval and CEQA process including community outreach, Planning Commission, City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Architectural Review Board, Arts Commission, Coastal Commission, and Building & Safety. ---Collaborated with Legal and anchor team on negotiation of REA, Nordstrom lease, and parking lease (including paid parking waterfall). LOS CERRITOS: Completed redevelopment and repositioning of this top tier asset, increasing mall productivity to nearly $1,000 psf.--Relocated Nordstrom to prototype box. Added 38K sf of small store GLA including Apple and Lazy Dog Café.--Replaced underperforming mall wing and UA Cinema with new 16 screen Harkins Theatre, 83K sf 2-level Dick’s Sporting Goods, 12K sf Cheesecake, 10K sf Uniqlo, and 13K sf of new small store GLA.--Navigated approval and CEQA process including Planning Commission, City Council, Arts Commission and Building & Safety.--Spearheaded and negotiated deals with City for rebates of $5M & $500K, making the development economically viable.NORTHPARK (Dallas): Oversaw Macerich’s investment in $200M expansion and redevelopment of this one-of-a kind asset, assuring its dominance in the market. Show less

Santa Monica

Spearheaded physical due diligence for acquisitions and financing. Due diligence included zoning code, architectural, civil, structural, seismic, electrical, mechanical, and environmental.

Santa Monica Ca

Launched Macerich environmental department. Established company policies and procedures. Created master database for hazardous materials inventory.

Ventura Ca

Managed tenant design and construction process, ensuring successful opening of Pacific View Mall redevelopment.

Los Angeles, Denver

Crossroads Mall (Boulder CO): General ManagerSouthglenn Mall (Littleton CO): General ManagerLakewood Mall (Lakewood CA): Management Trainee

Dallas Tx

---ACCOUNT MANAGER: Managed $15M commercial loan portfolio. Responsible for credit analysis, account management and collections.---BRANCH CREDIT MANAGER: Underwrote all commercial loans for Dallas branch.

Ba, Business Administration

Certificate, Hazardous Materials Management