We are a Boutique Partner Serving Bespoke
Communities with Class & Financial Responsibility
The Black Briar Way:
From Concept to Community
Black Briar Management was founded on a simple proposition: the principles that define five-star hospitality belong alongside the business of real estate.
We bring that discipline to the developers, boards and communities we serve, and we treat every property as along-horizon stewardship rather than a management contract.
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Our leadership team has spent more than two decades operating the residential assets that define the upper tier of the American market: coastal communities, urban high-rises, sophisticated multifamily developments, and some of the most demanding ultra-luxury environments in the country.
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A Deep Foundation
Long before branded condo-hotels and vertically integrated luxury living became a global development trend, our team was already operating to that standard.
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That foundation was forged on Fisher Island, widely regarded as the nation's most exclusive private residential community. In an environment where expectations are rarely spoken and service must feel seamless, our leadership refined an operating philosophy rooted in discretion, financial stewardship, and instinctive hospitality. The same team would later design and operate the world's first Forbes-rated residential property.
A Portfolio of Range and distinction
Today, Black Briar's work spans the full spectrum of amenity- and service-driven real estate: ultra-luxury condominiums, hospitality-branded residences, condo-hotels, homeowners associations, multifamily developments and a new category of branded ultra-luxury workplaces.
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Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach anchor our portfolio, with additional engagements extending through Florida's Gulf Coast and select markets beyond, including Denver and advisory work in New York.
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Entrusted by Leading Developers
We are entrusted at the concept stage by some of the most discerning sponsors in the industry, including Property Markets Group, The Related Group, Terra, One Thousand Group, Major Food Group and Rivani.
Our work today includes The Residences at Six Fisher Island, Villa Miami, E11even Hotel & Residences, Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, Rivani Class X, Pagani Residences, Delano Residences & Hotel, and Palm Tree Residences, along with dozens of other leading residential, mixed-use and hospitality-driven assets.
The Black Briar Difference
What sets Black Briar apart is a conviction that exceptional residential experience cannot be built from a standardized operating template. We do not force visionary developments into a preexisting management model. Instead, we collaborate with developers from the earliest stages to architect bespoke operational ecosystems, woven seamlessly into the DNA of each property.
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Some visions require more than experience; they require invention. When a concept challenges conventional pathways, our team draws on decades of bespoke residential expertise, anticipatory hospitality principles, and innovative operational strategy to forge entirely new frameworks. Much like a finely tailored suit, every operational detail is customized to the character, aspirations, and lifestyle vision of the development itself, transforming ambitious concepts into enduring, executable realities.
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A Strategic Partner
Management is no longer a post-construction afterthought. We serve as a strategic operational partner from inception, ensuring that anticipatory service, lifestyle programming, operational infrastructure, and financial performance are integrated into the development from the first design conversation forward.
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An Extended Ecosystem
Black Briar's offering reaches beyond traditional management through a curated ecosystem of proprietary subsidiaries and dedicated in-house service capabilities, built to serve developers, boards, residents, and tenants holistically.
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Residence Yacht Club
Our five-star yachting and sport fishing subsidiary, with a fully managed fleet of luxury vessels operating across South Florida and the Bahamas. Members and clients enjoy tailored itineraries, luxury ground transportation, chef-prepared food and beverage service, and access to private beach clubs and VIP experiences, extending the Black Briar lifestyle from shore to sea.
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Residential Risk Partners
Our property and casualty risk management and consulting subsidiary, dedicated exclusively to the residential real estate sector. Residential Risk Partners delivers proactive risk assessment, customized mitigation strategies, insurance consulting, and claims management, protecting the value of every asset we steward.
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Black Briar Reserve
A dedicated, in-house concierge team focused exclusively on service and on connecting residents and partners to the regions in which we operate. Service itself becomes the amenity, a distinctive and unifying expression of Black Briar's hospitality ethos extended into every
property we manage.
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Our Philosophy
From Concept to Community reflects a belief that exceptional properties are built and managed through refined design, disciplined operations, and a service culture that endures for generations.
We are a boutique partner for developers and boards who seek to serve discerning communities with class, craftsmanship, and financial responsibility.
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A visionary innovator in luxury residential communities, Mark has more than 20 years of experience leading luxury residential communities. Before launching Black Briar, he served as founder and president of Marquis Association Management, South Florida’s leading provider of luxury condominium management services, which he later sold to Associa, the nation’s largest privately held community management company.
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Prior to rounding Marquis, Mark was Chief Operation Officer of CSI Management Services, a commercial and luxury residential property management company. In addition to his corporate duties, he is a strong community advocate and has served on the executive board of Mount Sinai’s Medical Center, as well as the board of directors for the Steven C. Bandan charitable Foundation. Mark is also an FBI Citizens Academy graduate and strong supporter of law enforcement.
Mark Blackburn
Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner
Joshua Tomey is the Chief Operating Officer and a Managing Partner of Black Briar Management, where he leads operations, development advisory, and service programming across a growing portfolio of high-end residential, mixed-use and hospitality anchored properties and related businesses. His work - spanning from Miami to the Middle East - centers on elevating developer and community performance through disciplined operations, analysis, hospitality-driven service design, and deeply informed pre-development support.
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Joshua brings more than twenty years of experience in luxury real estate management, development, and hospitality. Before co-founding Black Briar, he served as Vice President and Executive Director of Marquis Association Management, a leading provider of luxury condominium management services, where he oversaw operations for many of the South Florida's most notable condominium associations. He also acted as principal development consultant for Marquis, directing multiple major asset launches and interfacing closely with national development partners. Earlier in his career, Joshua held senior operational roles with CSI Management Services and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Joshua Tomey
Chief Operating Officer, Managing Partner
As Chief Financial Officer and Partner, Craig brings over 30 years of progressive financial and operational experience to Black Briar, where he oversees the firm’s financial operations. Prior to joining the team, he served as SVP of operations for Associa, a leading homeowners association management company with over $1 billion in annual revenue.
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Craig has decades of experience in senior roles at major companies, including vice president of Staples Shared Services, director of finance for both Dow Jones & Company and Barnes & Noble. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Seton Hall University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Rutgers University. He also maintains his license as a Certified Public Accountant.
Craig Lubaczewski
Chief Financial Officer
Privé Automotive
Privé Automotive is Black Briar’s private vehicle care, custody, and concierge platform.
Designed for high-value automobiles, this service provides:
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Secure handling by trained automotive ambassadors
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Documented custody protocols and condition reporting
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Climate-controlled and off-site storage solutions
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Professional transport coordinated with property logistics
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Privé Automotive transforms vehicle management into a service amenity.
Spa and Wellness Services
Wellness is an essential pillar of luxury living. Black Briar partners with leading consultants,
such as Bradford Wellness & Spa, to design and oversee spa and wellness amenities.
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Our approach includes:
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Design advisory and operational integration
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Oversight of third-party wellness operators
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Staffing models prioritizing certification, continuity, and discretion
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Preventive maintenance and lifecycle planning
Resident Yacht Club
Resident Yacht Club is Black Briar’s professionally managed private yachting platform. It offers:
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Professionally crewed and maintained vessels
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Concierge-coordinated itineraries and provisioning
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Integrated safety, insurance, and operational governance
Maritime access becomes a refined amenity, managed with discretion and precision.
Michelin-Caliber Culinary Services
Black Briar works alongside premier culinary groups to integrate fine dining into residential communities. Our experience includes collaboration with Major Food Group, whose work at Villa Miami exemplifies the seamless fusion of culinary excellence and residential living.
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We provide oversight and coordination to ensure:
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Alignment between restaurant operations and residential expectations
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Financial transparency and reporting
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Clear delineation of responsibilities between operators and associations
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Service training that respects both residents, tenants and guests