Marc Elkman is the founder of Empire Development, a Boca Raton–based builder of architect-led waterfront residences. His work is concentrated in East Boca Raton — a deliberate choice that has shaped both the firm's design language and its operating model.
Where he builds
Empire Development builds where Marc lives. The firm concentrates on a small set of enclaves — primarily Golden Harbour, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, The Sanctuary, and Boca Bay Colony. That geographic focus compounds into deep knowledge of lots, tides, and the permitting cadence at Boca Raton City Hall.
How he operates
The operating model is hands-on. Marc walks the sites, works with a short list of long-tenured subcontractors, and stays in the room with architects through design development. The result is the pattern buyers and brokers describe most often about Empire Development homes: they appraise, they close, and the warranty items get answered. See the Empire Development quality standards for the specifics.
What he has delivered
The current Empire Collection includes 1351 Cocoanut Road, 1148 Cocoanut Road, the 541/561/651 Golden Harbour Drive cluster, and 839 Orchid Drive. For the full ledger, see completed projects.
What he says
Marc speaks publicly about how Empire Development picks lots, how it staffs the trades, and what makes a residence hold value across cycles. His long-form perspective lives in the developer philosophy piece and the Boca Raton 2026 outlook.
Contact
Press: press@empiredevelopment.com. Buyer inquiries: buy@empiredevelopment.com. Firm site: empiredevelopment.com.