The Peartree Development Group builds extraordinary condominium residences in the Washington, DC area. All our projects are designed to deliver top quality and elegance at an affordable price. Peartree projects feature dramatic open floor plans, sleek European cabinets, stainless steel kitchens, upscale appliances, quartz and granite counter tops, hardwood floors, marble showers and entries, and high-end fixtures.
Our Architects
We partner with renowned architects, including Shinberg/Levinas, the award-winning designers of Georgetown Square and the dramatic Columbia Heights headquarters of The Dance Theater of Washington, Yoko Barsky, internationally-acclaimed designer of projects in Japan and Europe, as well as in the U.S., and David Shove-Brown, a recent recipient of the Weib award from the Washington Architectural Foundation, as well as awards from The American Institute of Architects and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.
Our Philosophy
We recognize that our customers enjoy the excitement, fun and benefits of city living, and develop all our projects in locations that are close to public transportation and convenient to downtown Washington.
Previous Projects
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The Randolph Condominium
Duplex Units
The Jordan Condominium
One and Two Bedroom Units
Eckington Hill Condominium
Two Bed Two 1/2 bath Units
The Lexington Condominium
Two Bedroom Two Bath Units
The Winthrop Condominium
One and Two Bedroom Units
The Jeni Condominium
One, Two, and Three Bedroom Units
The Nicholson
Two Bedroom Two Bath Units
Founder and President
KENNETH BIRNBAUM
Kenneth S Birnbaum is founder and president of Peartree Development and has 24 years of real estate experience. His firm is devoted primarily to the development and sale of residential properties in the DC Metropolitan Area. In addition, Mr. Birnbaum has advised on numerous real estate projects in New York City, Philadelphia and Richmond, as well as in Mexico and China. He places a high priority on understanding and meeting his buyers’ needs and on complying with both the letter and the spirit of the legal and regulatory framework of the jurisdictions in which he operates.
Prior to founding Peartree Development, Mr. Birnbaum specialized in financing residential mortgages. He also was a budget director for a municipal government agency, was counsel to a Member of Congress, and served in the administration of President Carter as congressional liaison.
Mr. Birnbaum is actively involved in his community, having served on the boards of The Helen Hayes Theater Awards and The Hebrew Home for the Aged. He is an advisor to the Pregnancy Aid Center in Prince George’s County, most recently helping to negotiate its purchase of a new headquarters building, and a tutor to at-risk elementary school students in Virginia.
Mr. Birnbaum earned his JD and MBA degrees from Columbia University and his undergraduate degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
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Kenneth Birnbaum
Founder and President
Kenneth S Birnbaum is founder and president of Peartree Development and has 24 years of real estate experience. His firm is devoted primarily to the development and sale of residential properties in the DC Metropolitan area. In addition, Mr. Birnbaum has advised on numerous real estate projects in New York City, Philadelphia and Richmond, as well as in Mexico and China. He places a high priority on understanding and meeting his buyers’ needs and on complying with both the letter and the spirit of the legal and regulatory framework of the jurisdictions in which he operates.
Prior to founding Peartree Development, Mr. Birnbaum specialized in financing residential mortgages. He also was a budget director for a municipal government agency, was counsel to a Member of Congress, and served in the administration of President Carter as congressional liaison on transportation issues.
Mr. Birnbaum is actively involved in his community, having served on the boards of The Helen Hayes Theater Awards and The Hebrew Home for the Aged. He is an advisor to the Pregnancy Aid Center in Prince George’s County, most recently helping to negotiate its purchase of a new headquarters building, and a tutor to at-risk elementary school students in Virginia.
Mr. Birnbaum earned his JD and MBA degrees from Columbia University and his undergraduate degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
The Randolph
The Randolph consists of four 1,500 square foot two bedroom with den duplex units with two full baths and an outdoor terrace on both floors. All have cathedral ceilings in the living room, kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliance packages, and recessed lighting throughout. Off-street parking is provided.
The Randolph is located in the rapidly-developing Eckington neighborhood of DC. Both Metro and the Metropolitan Branch Bicycle Trail are nearby.
The Jordan
Designed by Shinberg/Levinas, the units are one and two bedrooms, up to 600 square feet. All units include dramatic open space and feature granite kitchen islands and countertops, European cabinets, hardwood floors, marble showers and entries, recessed lighting, high end fixtures, and stainless steel GE appliances. Off-street reserved parking is available.
This unique property is close to Metro and downtown D.C., in the heart of the hot Eckington neighborhood.
The Eckington Hill Condominium
located on North Capitol Street in Washington, DC is a multi-unit project of two bedroom, two and a half bath apartments, all with outdoor terraces. Featured in the design of these 900 square foot units is an open living area and a semi-circular dining area extending outward with a stunning view toward downtown Washington. The large kitchens all have stainless steel appliances and feature a twelve foot long island topped by black granite.
The Lexington Condominium
The Lexington Condominium contains four 1,000 square foot apartments, each of which has two bedrooms and two baths. The ground floor unit has a 600 square foot landscaped backyard - - truly a rare feature in a property so close to downtown Washington. The kitchens all include stainless steel appliances and luxurious granite counter tops. There are contemporary light fixtures throughout.
The Winthrop Condominium
The Winthrop Condominium was designed by internationally renowned architect Yoko Barsky, the floor plans range in size from 450 to 850 square feet. All units include dramatic open space and feature granite kitchen islands, European cabinets, hardwood floors, marble showers and entries, recessed lighting, skylights, designer fixtures, and high-end appliances with the option of stainless steel. Off-street reserved parking is available.
Floor Plans
The Jeni Condominium
The Jeni Condominium is located on North Capitol Street, just below Rhode Island Avenue. It was designed by Shinberg/Levinas. The Jeni has one, two and three bedroom units, each with its own outdoor patio.
Floor Plans
The Nicholson
Located in the up-and-coming Brightwood neighborhood, it has (2) two bedroom, two bathroom units and (2) one bedroom (with den), two bathroom units; each of these has more than 900 square feet and its own patio or outdoor terrace. The fifth unit is a large one-bedroom, one-bathroom penthouse with its own 600 square foot outdoor terrace. All units have quartz counter tops, Italian-made cabinets, stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting.
