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Investments in Real Estate Ventures
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investments in Real Estate Ventures Investments in Real Estate Ventures
The following table summarizes the Company's investments in real estate ventures (in thousands):
March 31,December 31,
InvestmentOwnership %20262025Accounting Method
Investors X50.0%$116 $113 Fair Value
The Hartford2.5%460459 Fair Value
BLVD Forty Four5.0%1,6911,744 Fair Value
BLVD Ansel5.0%2,0071,972 Fair Value
The Reed9.0%4,618 — Fair Value
Total investments recorded at fair value8,892 4,288 
Comstock 41100.0%1,668 1,665 Consolidated
Total investments in real estate ventures$10,560 $5,953 
The Company’s maximum loss exposure on each of its investments in real estate ventures is equal to the carrying amount of the investment.
Investments Recorded at Fair Value
Additional details on the Company's unconsolidated investments in real estate ventures that are recorded at fair value are as follows:
Investors X
In April 2019, the Company entered into a master transfer agreement with CP Real Estate Services, LC (“CPRES”), an entity owned by Comstock’s Chief Executive Officer Christopher Clemente, that entitled the Company to priority distribution of residual cash flow from its Class B membership interest in Comstock Investors X, L.C. ("Investors X"), an unconsolidated variable interest entity that owns the Company's residual homebuilding operations. As of March 31, 2026, all residential lots have been sold. The proceeds from the lot sales will be distributed to the Company as remaining land development work associated with these projects is completed. (See Note 13 for additional information).
The Hartford
In December 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture with Comstock Partners, LC ("CP"), an entity controlled by Mr. Clemente and wholly owned by Mr. Clemente and certain family members, to acquire The Hartford Building ("The Hartford"), a Class-A office building adjacent to Clarendon Station on Metro’s Orange Line in Arlington County, Virginia. Built in 2003, the 211,000 square foot LEED Gold-certified, mixed-use building is located in the premier Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. In February 2020, the Company arranged for DivcoWest to purchase a majority ownership stake in The Hartford and secured a $87.0 million loan facility from MetLife. In connection with the transaction, the Company earned an acquisition fee in 2019 and is entitled to receive investment related income and promote distributions in connection with its equity interest in the asset. The Company has entered into asset management and property management agreements to provide asset, residential, retail, parking, security, and janitorial services for the property in exchange for market-rate fees, under which it recognized $0.3 million and $0.3 million of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Fair value of the property is determined on a quarterly basis using an income approach model. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s ownership interest in the Hartford was 2.5%. (See Note 13 for additional information).
BLVD Forty Four
In October 2021, the Company entered into a joint venture with CP to acquire a stabilized 15-story, luxury high-rise apartment building in Rockville, Maryland that was rebranded as BLVD Forty Four. Built in 2015 and located one block from the Rockville Station on Metro's Red Line in the heart of the I-270 Technology and Life Science Corridor, the 263-unit mixed use property includes approximately 16,000 square feet of retail and a commercial parking garage. In connection with the transaction, the Company earned an acquisition fee in 2021 and is entitled to receive investment related income and promote distributions in connection with its equity interest in the asset. The Company has entered into asset management and property management agreements to provide asset, residential, retail, parking, and janitorial services in exchange for market-rate fees, under which it recognized $0.4 million and $0.4 million of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Fair value of the property is determined on a quarterly basis using an income approach model. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s ownership interest in BLVD Forty Four was 5.0%. (See Note 13 for additional information).
BLVD Ansel
In March 2022, the Company entered into a joint venture with CP to acquire BLVD Ansel, a newly completed 18-story, luxury high-rise apartment building with 250 units located in Rockville, Maryland adjacent to both the Rockville Station on Metro's Red Line and BLVD Forty Four. BLVD Ansel features approximately 20,000 square feet of retail, 611 parking spaces, and expansive amenities including multiple private workspaces designed to meet the needs of remote-working residents. In connection with the transaction, the Company earned an acquisition fee in 2022 and is entitled to receive investment related income and promote distributions in connection with its equity interest in the asset. The Company has entered into asset management and property management agreements to provide asset, residential, retail, parking, and janitorial services in exchange for market-rate fees, under which it recognized $0.4 million and $0.3 million of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Fair value of the property is determined on a quarterly basis using an income approach model. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s ownership interest in BLVD Ansel was 5.0%. (See Note 13 for additional information).
The Reed
In March 2026, the Company entered into a joint venture with CP and a third-party institutional fund advised by Benefit Street Partners, LLC ("BSP") to acquire The Reed, a 417-unit apartment building located in Rockville, Maryland adjacent to the Shady Grove Station on Metro's Red Line. The Reed includes a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center with yoga/boxing studio, clubroom, serene outdoor gathering spaces, multiple resident lounges, and a private parking garage. In connection with the transaction, the Company earned a $0.5 million acquisition fee and is entitled to receive investment related income and promote distributions in connection with its equity interest in the asset. The Company has entered into asset management and property management agreements to provide asset, residential, and janitorial services in exchange for market-rate fees. Revenue recognized in relation to these services for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $0.6 million. Fair value of the property for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is equal to the Company's initial investment, and going forward will be determined on a quarterly basis using an income approach model. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s ownership interest in The Reed was 9.0%. (See Note 13 for additional information).
The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unconsolidated investments in real estate ventures that are reported at fair value (in thousands):
Balance as of December 31, 2025$4,288 
Investments4,618 
Distributions— 
Change in fair value(14)
Balance as of March 31, 2026$8,892 
Comstock 41
In December 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of an 18,150 square foot land parcel located at 41 Maryland Avenue in Rockville, Maryland (“Comstock 41”) through a wholly owned subsidiary for $1.5 million. This investment property sits adjacent to BLVD Ansel and BLVD Forty-Four and is currently a surface parking lot. Comstock 41 has existing entitlements for at least 117 dwelling units and approximately 11,000 square feet of retail space.
In November 2024, the Company entered into a definitive purchase agreement for Comstock 41 with SCG Development Holdings, LLC ("SCG") that is contingent upon the successful rezoning of the property to allow for the development of an
affordable housing project at the site. Upon closing, the Company will enter into an operating agreement and a development agreement with SCG, under which the Company will provide construction management services for the affordable housing project that will be fully financed by SCG. The Company will also be given the opportunity to provide property management services upon delivery.
In December 2025, the Company received legislative approval from the City of Rockville for the affordable housing development and the relocation of certain moderately-priced dwelling units (MPDUs) from BLVD Forty Four to Comstock 41. The rezoning approval triggered a $1.6 million entitlement success fee based on a contingent fee agreement with BLVD Forty Four that was recognized as revenue in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. (See Note 13 for additional information).
Other Investments
The Company has a joint venture with Superior Title Services, Inc. ("STS") to provide title insurance to its clients. The Company records this co-investment using the equity method of accounting and adjusts the carrying value of the investment for its proportionate share of net income and distributions. The carrying value of the STS investment is recorded in "other assets" on the Company's consolidated statement of balance sheets. The Company's proportionate share of STS net income and distributions are recorded in gain (loss) on real estate ventures in the consolidated statements of operations and was $0.1 million and immaterial for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.