Team

Leonard T. D'Amico

Leonard T. D’Amico, inspired by his father and namesake, is proud to celebrate more than 41 years in business. His career began in 1982 when he boldly entered the real estate industry, becoming a licensed broker and launching his own brokerage, management, and construction company.

From 1982 to 2004, Len built a reputation as a hardworking, innovative, and resilient leader in a highly competitive field. His achievements led to the co-founding of The D & F Development Group, LLC in 2004, where he continues to serve as Co-CEO. In this role, Len oversees senior management and drives strategic corporate and financial planning. Under his leadership, D & F has developed projects exceeding $800 million, manages more than 1,600 residential units, and employs over 300 professionals throughout the New York City region.

D & F operates four divisions:

D & F Development Group – Real estate development
D & F Construction Group – Mid-rise residential and hospitality construction
Carlisle Communities – Assisted living communities
LTD Management – Property management, founded by Len in 1984

Len has consistently championed projects with a social mission, particularly affordable senior housing. In 2006, D & F developed Locust Manor Estates, a 4.5-acre community of affordable rentals and family homes in NYC. By 2009, the company became a national leader in creative housing finance, completing one of the first projects in the U.S. to combine HUD 202 grants with federal tax credits to develop affordable senior housing. D & F also holds the distinction of being the only developer in the nation to successfully deliver an affordable housing co-op using 4% tax credits and tax-exempt bonds.

In 2013, D & F expanded into the assisted living sector with its Carlisle Communities brand. The first project, Village Walk in Patchogue, opened in 2018. Soon after, Len spearheaded the transformation of a historic 1950s Levittown bowling alley into Village Green, a 70,000 sq. ft., 110-bed assisted living facility. This redevelopment required the intricate excavation and underpinning of a 65-year-old structure—all while maintaining D & F’s 10,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters within the same building.

Beyond business, Len has been deeply engaged in civic, political, and charitable endeavors. He has served on multiple Queens Borough President’s task forces, including those addressing Fresh Kills Closure and illegal conversions. From 1998 to 2008, he was a trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library, serving as Board President from 2006 to 2008. He also serves on the boards of Queens Centers for Progress and the Queens Economic Development Corporation. In 2010, Len and his partner Peter were honored with the Kings of Queens Award by the Queens Courier/Queens Business.

Len’s commitment to public service began early. While in high school, he interned at the Queens Borough President’s office and worked on political campaigns before later assisting New York State Senator George Onorato for eight years.

A lifelong learner with a passion for technical sciences, Len began his career in the 1970s as a field engineer at Eastman Kodak, specializing in optical laser systems and microcomputers. While working full time, he earned his AS in Business Administration from Queensborough Community College and later his BS in Finance from St. John’s University—all while studying real estate on weekends. By 1984, he left Kodak to fully pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions.

Today, Len resides in Nassau and Florida with his wife, Wendy, his partner in life and business for more than 40 years. He is the proud father of two daughters, Amanda and Lauren, and honors the legacy of his mother, Gloria D’Amico, the first woman to serve as Clerk of Queens County, NYC.