Malek Abdulsamad is a Director at Greenstone Partners and a commercial real estate investment sales advisor specializing in retail, multifamily, and development opportunities throughout Chicago’s core neighborhoods. With a background in architecture and urban planning, Malek brings a unique perspective to complex real estate assignments, with particular expertise in zoning, land use, entitlements, and redevelopment opportunities.
Malek joined Greenstone Partners in 2022 and focuses on development land and multi-family investment sales throughout Chicago’s core neighborhoods. He brings first-hand development experience and deep expertise in Chicago zoning and land use laws. He excels at navigating projects with complex entitlement and financing structures, including new developments, conversions, and adaptive reuse opportunities.
Beyond real estate, Malek serves on the board of directors for several civic organizations, including Lambda Alpha International (LAI), the honorary land economics society; the Executive Committee at the Chicago Central Area Committee (CCAC); and the Streeterville Neighborhood Organization (SOAR). He is an active participant in various community planning initiatives focused on downtown Chicago, including the Central Area Plan 2045, the Chicago Central City Recovery Roadmap, and the Streeterville Neighborhood Plan, amongst others.
Outside of Greenstone, Malek enjoys exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods, architecture, and restaurants and staying active in the city’s civic community.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering and Master’s in Urban Planning and Policy
MEMBERSHIPS &
ASSOCIATIONS
Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker
Lambda Alpha International (LAI), Board Member
Streeterville Neighborhood Organization (SOAR), Board Member
Chicago Central Area Committee (CCAC), Executive Committee Member