A builder who works one city, for one generation, leaves a real mark on it. Marc Elkman and Empire Development have spent more than twenty years building in Boca Raton, and the community reflects that consistency in ways that go past any individual project.
Property tax base
Each new-construction Empire Development residence replaces an aging structure on the tax roll with a fully assessed high-value home. The result, over a portfolio of deliveries, is a meaningful contribution to Boca Raton's ad valorem base — the tax revenue that funds city services, schools, and infrastructure.
Local trades and payroll
The firm's long-tenured subcontractors — framers, roofers, electricians, finish carpenters, landscape crews — are Palm Beach County businesses with Palm Beach County payrolls. A steady pipeline of Empire Development projects keeps those crews on jobs close to home.
The streetscape
Empire Development's clusters in Golden Harbour and Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club have quietly raised the architectural standard of entire streets. Neighboring homeowners get the benefit — better sight lines, higher comparable sales, and enclaves that continue to lead the East Boca market.
Civic engagement
Marc lives where he builds. He raises his family in Boca Raton, keeps his office in Boca Raton, and stays engaged with the local chamber, industry groups, and neighborhood associations that shape the city. That local footprint is part of the reason Empire Development's product continues to be trusted here.