REAL ESTATE AS A FORCE FOR GOOD
We bring design excellence, financial insight, and bold ideas to transformative real estate developments in New York, Panama, and Costa Rica.
“Our passion is building—not only physical structures—but communities, wealth and legacies.”
— Matthew Blesso
Founder and CEO
WHO WE ARE
Since 1998, Blesso Properties has developed award-winning residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects.
Our work blends innovative design, strong financial performance, and a deep commitment to environmental and personal wellbeing.
WHAT WE DO
Blesso Properties employs imagination and experience to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant, high-performing environments. Our reputation for quality, market insight, and deep industry relationships allows us to source and execute unique off-market opportunities with a long-term impact.
Blesso Properties’ Business Focus
We attribute our success to our ability to identify unique opportunities and consistently deliver a high-level of hands-on attention to detail.
NYC Real Estate Development
From our beginnings in 1998 to a 330,000 SF mixed-use development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, our NYC roots remain central to our story.
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Historically, NYC real estate development has been the core of Blesso Properties’ business. What began in 1998 with a series of small residential redevelopment projects in Manhattan has grown to a 330,000 SF, mixed-use development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Tantalo Hospitality Group, Panama
In Panama City, Blesso Properties conceived, developed and operates properties located in the Historic District of Casco Viejo. (a UNESCO Heritage Site)
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Tantalo Boutique Hotel: restaurant, and roof bar
Teatro Amador: nightclub and art space
Caliope Restaurant: an elegant, 70-seat dining experienceTantalo Group employs 140 people. Together these assets are among the most successful hospitality businesses in all of Panama. As of October, 2017, Caliope is the number 1, and Tantalo the number 8 restaurant in Panama City out of 927 total.
Shift Esperanza is a globally inspired community in Nosara, Costa Rica, that integrates innovative design, sustainable planning, and a thriving permaculture farm to enhance residents' lives and positively impact the local community and the planet.
Shift Esperanza, Nosara, Costa Rica
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Our visionary master plan spans:
- 7 minute drive from Guiones Beach
- 75% of the land is preserved for nature.
- 11 walkable neighborhoods across 108 acres
- 17 kilometers of forest walking & biking trails
- A permaculture farm already producing over 1 metric ton of organic food annually — with yields expected to increase year after year.
- An upcoming commercial hub designed for conscious living
- Wellness & community-focused amenities
- Biophilic tropical modern architecture, clean energy, and water stewardship
Innovation Meets Conscience
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We collaborate with top architects to create intentional, functional, and striking spaces.
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Our projects prioritize clean energy, local materials, and environmental stewardship.
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We believe in de-commodifying real estate by creating spaces and neighborhoods that prioritize social interaction, well-being, and the greater good.
OUR PORTFOLIO
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![Interior view of a modern building by Blesso Properties featuring hanging spherical light fixtures, a large skylight, and a lush green vertical wall — showcasing sustainable interior architecture, biophilic design, and innovative real estate developm]()
Tantalo Hotel
The city’s first boutique hotel, featuring a 70-seat restaurant, bar and lounge and a rooftop bar offering breathtaking views of the historic district.
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![Shift Esperanza sustainable home in Nosara, Costa Rica by Blesso Properties featuring a modern stilt house nestled among lush jungle vegetation with large tropical trees and dense foliage, open balcony, and expansive glass doors revealing the interio]()
Shift Esperanza
Shift Esperanza is a globally inspired community in Nosara, Costa Rica, that integrates innovative design, sustainable planning, and a thriving permaculture farm to enhance residents' lives and positively impact the local community and the planet.
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![Spacious industrial-style loft by Blesso Properties featuring polished wooden floors, exposed brick walls, large windows, glass partitions, and an open ceiling with hanging lights and a decorative medallion — showcasing sustainable urban restoration,]()
3rd Ward
3rd Ward was formed as a for-profit urban creative membership space offering comprehensive skill-share classes and dynamic co-working spaces.
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![Entrance to a residential building by Blesso Properties featuring brick walls, stairs leading to a wooden front door, and lush greenery surrounding the entryway — showcasing sustainable urban architecture, modern residential design, and community-foc]()
9.5 Jane St
Built in 1855, this charming house on Jane Street is one of a handful of remaining carriage houses in the West Village.
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![Interior view of a bright modern staircase area by Blesso Properties featuring wooden stairs, white walls, and natural light, adjacent to a cozy room with a window and a mustard-colored chair — showcasing sustainable interior architecture, minimalist]()
42 Jane St
Historic elements and modern amenities were elegantly combined in this beautifully renovated corner townhouse located on one of the most desirable streets in Manhattan.
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![Exterior view of a modern brick townhouse by Blesso Properties featuring large illuminated windows revealing a stylish living and dining area, with a wooden privacy fence on the side, showcasing sustainable urban architecture, contemporary residenti]()
112 Washington Place
Built in 1832 and family-owned for 125 years, this Federal Style townhouse was constructed a generation before most homes in Greenwich Village.
Located in Nosara, Costa Rica, Shift Esperanza is a regenerative, wellness-oriented community where 75% of the land is preserved for nature. Designed for conscious living, the project features permaculture food systems, clean energy, and biophilic architecture.
A New Vision of Community: Shift Esperanza
OUR MASTERPLAN INCLUDES:
108 acres, 11 walkable neighborhoods
17 km of forest trails
1+ metric ton of organic food produced annually
Commercial & community amenity hubs
Tropical architecture with sustainable infrastructure
10% of profits pledged to local charities
WHO WE SERVE
Blesso Properties partners with a broad spectrum of stakeholders who believe in the power of real estate to drive meaningful change.
Investors & Partners
We offer access to high-quality, purpose-driven developments that deliver strong financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental impact.
Residents & Guests
Our properties are designed to foster connection, support sustainable living, and enhance everyday wellbeing through thoughtful, community-focused design.Communities
We are committed to uplifting the neighborhoods where we build—preserving cultural heritage while introducing innovative, responsible solutions that create lasting value.
Across every project, we align capital with conscience, building environments that benefit people, places, and the planet.
SOME OF OUR AWARDS
