Transforming Land. Transforming Lives.

Kevin Shabazz – Full Bio

Principal, Greene Developers

Kevin Shabazz is a mission-driven real estate developer, entrepreneur, and educator dedicated to transforming how communities grow, and who gets to build them. Raised in the subsidized housing of the Bronx, Kevin experienced firsthand the effects of disinvestment, environmental neglect, and systemic inequity. That upbringing shaped his vision: to create sustainable, affordable housing while empowering others to build generational wealth through land ownership.

As the founder of Greene Developers, Kevin leads with a dual mission: developing large-scale, master-planned communities and mentoring the next generation of real estate leaders. Under his leadership, the firm has built attainable housing projects in New York, Wisconsin, and Colorado. Each project places community at its core, integrating hotels, parks, and cultural spaces alongside housing. His developments are rooted in affordability, sustainability, and economic opportunity.

Kevin’s impact extends beyond construction. Through a paid internship program with Lehman College and CUNY, he teaches students how to research, acquire, monetize, and develop vacant land. He backs their learning with action, offering grants to help them launch their first deals, form LLCs, and experience real ownership. His goal: turn interns into partners.

A graduate of Norfolk State University with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies, Kevin also serves on national committees with the Urban Green Council (Monthly Programs Committee) the Urban Land Institute (Co-Chair DEI Committee), and the National Multifamily Housing Council (Advisory Board Committee) as well as a proud member of New York Real Estate Chamber of Commerce (NYREC).

For Kevin, development is more than buildings, it’s about building futures. He's not just reshaping skylines, he's creating pathways for others to rise.